My name is Keisha McLean. I am a parent of seven and grandparent of five amazing children. I have been married for 20 years. I have served in various roles in Early Child Education throughout Orange and Riverside Counties over the past 30 years.

I am passionate about supporting pregnant mothers, infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families, foster care children and their families, those who are experiencing homelessness, have special needs,  and those who are on public assistance and living at or below the poverty line.  

I draw from the wealth of knowledge that I have gained through my professional and educational experiences. I started my career in early child education as an Assistant Teacher. I began my journey of higher education at Orange Coast College, receiving an Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies. I received a Bachelors of Science in Child and Adolescent Development from Union Institute & University. I hold a California Child Development Master Teacher Permit (Infant/Toddler Specialty) and California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit. I am currently a Graduate Student in Marriage and Family Therapy at Hope International University.

I have worked as a Teacher, Lead Teacher, Teacher Coach (peer teaching), and Center Director. Having worked with a wide range of ages spanning from Infants to School Aged children, I have learned many strategies to support children’s growth, development and wellbeing.  

Although my credentials are in Child Development, my professional experience  spans from Infants development to elderly care. I served the elderly population, which is an amazing experience in its own right. It was an honor and a privilege to serve our elder community. However, my passion for working in Infant/Toddler Development drew me away from elder care. The fact is, the brain develops and grows most between zero and three years of age. Children are sponges soaking up every experience and nuance catapulted in their direction. My work focuses on supporting and nurturing growth and development for children and their families,  especially during these years.

I currently serve the community as a Birth Doula, providing physical and mental support for families before, during and after the birth of their baby/ies. I work with families to ensure that they are empowered to make safe, healthy, and informed decisions in the development of their birth plan. 

As a Family Life Coach, I help families navigate the ins and outs of how to do life while parenting. This is done through education, empowerment, and goal setting. 

As a Mentor Coach, I help teachers reflect on and set goals for their professional growth and development. I help them create and facilitate rich educational experiences for children through high quality teacher-child interactions, that include integrative and intentional teaching strategies.