My Journey.
My work began in the classroom, alongside children from six months to twelve years old. Every day, I witnessed their curiosity, resilience, and remarkable capacity to grow. As an educator, I had the privilege of supporting their development and celebrating each discovery with them.
That journey expanded beyond the classroom as I traveled internationally to study early learning and leadership, gaining a global perspective on how environments, relationships, and culture shape growth. As a director, I partnered with families to build inclusive communities where every child and educator felt seen, valued, and supported. As a facilitator, I worked with passionate educators and emerging leaders committed to strengthening our field.
Each chapter—local and global, personal and professional—shaped how I understand leadership. It taught me that real change begins with connection, safety, and a belief in what’s possible. These experiences became the foundation of The REFRAME Method™ and continue to guide my work today—helping educators and leaders Reframe challenges, Reconnect with purpose, and Rewrite the story of their impact.
Education:
Masters Degree in Leadership — Guelph University
Executive Leadership Coaching Certification — Guelph University
NeuroScience Coaching Certification
Early Childhood Education Diploma — Centennial College
Membership RECE — College of Early Childhood Educators
Meet Tammy
Chief Engagement Officer • Founder of People Development
Tammy Nucci, RECE, M.A., is known for leading with both heart and mind. With over 25 years of experience spanning early learning, adult learning, and employee relations, Tammy brings a rare depth of insight into how people grow, lead, and thrive across the lifespan.
Her educational background blends early childhood education, adult learning theory, emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and leadership—allowing her to bridge what we learn early with how we show up as leaders later. This integrated lens has shaped her career from the classroom to executive leadership.
Tammy has served as Director of a successful multi-site non-profit organization, where she mentored more than 1,000 employees and over 100 leaders. Her work has consistently focused on building cultures of excellence—strengthening authentic relationships across communities, from frontline teams to corporate leadership.
Driven by a deep passion for employee engagement and human-centered leadership, Tammy has traveled globally in search of diverse perspectives and evidence-based strategies that strengthen morale, inspire collaboration, and elevate organizational culture. She has designed and delivered large-scale conferences—some with over 800 attendees—that educate, influence, and empower leaders to create meaningful, lasting change.
At the core of Tammy’s work is connection. Organizations she partners with experience stronger cultures, higher engagement, and long-term commitment from their people. Her ability to blend compassion with strategy ultimately led her to expand her work into public speaking, training, consulting, and leadership coaching—supporting leaders and teams ready to grow, evolve, and lead with purpose.
While her professional impact spans classrooms, boardrooms, and stages, Tammy will tell you her greatest accomplishment is being a mother to her daughter, Kiera, and a wife to her husband, Joe.
“Your smile is your logo. Your personality is your business card. How you leave others after an experience with you becomes your trademark.” — Jay Danzie