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Alysha Branch

PD Specialist School Age

TROY, NY Albany Region

Time of day
Both
Schedule Availability
Both
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English

Trainer Information

Prior to working for the Network for Youth Success, Alysha worked for the Capital District YMCA for 15 years, starting as an activities assistant in an afterschool program and continuing to grow professionally until she became the Regional Child Care Director. In her most recent role, Alysha oversaw numerous afterschool programs, which included both fee for service as well as grant funded programming, and summer camps. With her knowledge base in afterschool programming, she has worked with programs as both a SAC Credential Advisor and Endorser, Program Accreditation Coach and Endorser, and has offered high quality professional development to help support frontline staff in partnership with the Network.

Age Group Expertise

School age Middle (6th-8th grade)

Core Competency Area

  • 1. Child Growth and Development (New CBK begins 2026)
  • 3. Observation and Assessment (New CBK begins 2026)
  • 4. Environment and Curriculum (New CBK begins 2026)
  • 5. Health, Safety and Nutrition (New CBK begins 2026)
  • 6. Professionalism and Leadership (New CBK begins 2026)
  • 7. Administration and Management (New CBK begins 2026)

Additional Endorsements

NYS SAC Credential Instructor

Higher Education

Associate
Hudson Valley Community College
Individual Studies

Additional Credentials

SAC Specialist
NYS Network for Youth Success