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CAROLE BLACKMON
Manager of Professional Development and Instructor
817.831.2111, ext. 111
CBlackmon@CampFireFW.org
Carole Blackmon joined Camp Fire First Texas in August 2019 as the Manager of Professional Development and Instructor. Her responsibilities include planning and overseeing professional development courses, the annual Early Childhood Education Conference and numerous on-site learning programs. Including the coordinating with contract instructors and host site locations. Additionally, Carole will lead Early Childhood Management Institute instruction as well as Child Development Associate Credential training.
She has more than 25 years of experience in the field of early childhood education and professional development. She started as an early education teacher and many years as child care director and assistant director.
Carole has seen first-hand the impact child care professionals make on the lives of children and families and in this role wants to help inspire each professional and help them recognize the extreme importance of their role.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in child development and a Master’s degree in family sciences.
I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire…
Jakob D., College Senior; Camp Fire Alum, Former Counselor
My time as a Camp Fire camp counselor is something I’m especially proud of. I learned to never give up, to always keep trying…what I learned from Camp Fire has helped me of live my life with forward momentum. I keep trying to learn new skill sets. I don’t get stuck because I can always come back to the growth mindset that I learned from Camp Fire, and from my elders.
I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
Camp Parent
My son had many difficulties in 3rd grade, and he was so defeated by the end of the school year. He wasn’t excited about a new camp, but quickly changed his mind after the first day. He also won a Leadership Award, and for the kid that didn’t win anything all school year, it was so very meaningful. I saw some spark come back to my son, and I am a grateful mama.
