About Veronica

Veronica Maravankin is an Educational Coach who has consulted with early childhood education programs across the country. Prior to her work as a consultant, she spent 12 years as the Early Childhood Director of the Barbara & Jack Kay Early Childhood Learning Center at the Mandel Jewish Community Center of the Palm Beaches.
Over the course of her tenure at the helm of this school, Veronica, together with her staff, transformed the program from a traditional daycare to a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking Early Childhood Learning Center. As part of this metamorphosis, the school transitioned from a program that relied solely on a rote learning-based curriculum to a school where constructivist, inquiry-based learning took center stage.
Veronica is on the faculty of The Sheva Center for Innovation, the JCC Association’s Early Childhood Department. She has worked closely with this group for the past 13 years. She was also one of the original creators of the organization’s highly touted Learning Framework.
Veronica is also a founding member of The Paradigm Project, a growing network of Jewish Early Childhood Education practitioner-activists bound by a shared commitment to multiplying and nurturing the seeds of excellence in our schools and our field for the benefit of children, families, educators, communities, and the world.
Originally from Argentina, she has lived in Wellington, Florida since 2002 with her husband and two children, who are now young adults. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, biking and baking. She has a soft spot for Israeli culture, especially music and dance. Veronica is fluent in English, Spanish & Hebrew.
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Testimonials
"I have had the great pleasure of working with Veronica for over a year. When I began my tenure at the JCC in Orlando, I had the incredible fortune of meeting Veronica at the school she was directing at the time. I was thoroughly impressed with her knowledge and passion for early childhood and knew Continue Reading
Melissa Youngblood Early Childhood Director Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center May 1, 2019
"Working with Veronica has transformed my work as a director. Her support and guidance have been critical factors in our successes this year. Thanks to Veronica we are able to see the tasks ahead more clearly, think proactively and plan for the changes we want to make. Veronica is an invaluable thought partner!"
Caitlin Sullivan-Fieldman Co-Director, Godine Early Learning Center JCC Greater Boston April 28, 2019
"As my coach, Veronica has helped me to set manageable goals for our program. She has supported me in my work while pushing me outside of my comfort zone. This has helped me to make positive changes in my role as Director. Veronica is a passionate and knowledgeable ECE professional and human being."
Jodi Sadler Director, Jewish Educational Alliance Preschool Savannah April 27, 2019
“Veronica’s experience, wisdom and clarity of vision has been the motivating force behind the transformation of our school. With laser-like focus and full transparency, she emphasizes the important issues that propel us forward.”
Theresa Levy Director of Early Childhood Education, Jewish Community Alliance, Jacksonville, FL May 13, 2019
"Veronica Maravankin has been consulting with Shalom Children’s Center for the past 2 years. During that time, we have undergone a huge transformation as we moved into a new building, experienced staff turnover, introduced new concepts related to constructivist theory, and created a new Outdoor Learning Environment from scratch. Veronica’s insight, advice, and knowledge of Continue Reading
Kate Brantley Early Childhood Education Director, Shalom Children’s Center Asheville JCC April 27, 2019