Hidden Gems: Meet Celeste Phoenix of New Phoenix Solutions Educational Consul

Today we’d like to introduce you to Celeste Phoenix.

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I was born in Savannah, GA and grew up in a community called Coffee Bluff. As a child, my parents worked very hard and had long work hours. During that time I was in the care of my Godmother who was always surrounded by children of all ages. My Godmother owned a child care center, was a foster parent and also ran the neighborhood recreation center. She carried me with her everywhere, so being a nurturer came naturally. Whenever asked the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” my answer was always a teacher. As I got older, I became the family/friends babysitter and then expanded to the neighborhood.

I moved to the Lithonia/Stone Mountain area when I was in high school and my senior year I studied Early Childhood Education (ECE). As you can see my passion for teaching remained the same. I continued my education by obtaining an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, and a Master’s degree in Education. During my Education journey, I worked in the ECE field, holding various positions such as Teacher, Family Services Coordinator, Assistant Director, Program Director, and Education/Disability Specialist. The knowledge I obtained from schooling and working in these different areas encouraged me to combine all of my experience and not only reach educators but also reach families and the community.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road has been a little bumpy along the way. One challenge has been trying to maintain a full-time job with benefits while trying to get my business up and running. After successfully getting it started, the next challenge was transitioning to making my business my primary source of income. This led to the next challenge; being able to put as much time into the business and networking throughout the state.

We’ve been impressed with New Phoenix Solutions Educational Consul, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
New Phoenix Solutions Educational Consulting LLC provides educators and families with the necessary tools and resources to improve quality care and guidance for youth. New Phoenix Solutions (NPS) focuses on training and consulting educators, families, and communities on new and current policies, strategies, etc., as it relates to early education. Most Education Consultants cater mainly to educators. At NPS, the target is to connect the educators, families, and communities to ensure the needs of the whole child are met. Honesty, dependability, compassion, and advocacy are character traits that NPS embraces Mission: Equipping and Empowering Educators to Build Life-Long Learners and Legacy. Services Provided: Training * Consulting * Family Engagement * Quality Assurance * Team Building * Community Outreach.

We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
My favorite childhood memories was taking field trips to museums, aquariums, farms, amusement parks, etc. I can remember visiting these places and not only finding it fun but also gaining knowledge of aspects of nature and history. Real-life experiences are lasting experiences.

Contact Info:

• Email: newphoenixsolutions@gmail.com
• Website: www.newphoenixsolutions.com
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Image Credits
Ms. Tara Director of Early Learning Scholars Ms. April Director of Early Learning Scholars II