Clarissa Willis, PhD

Clarissa Willis has been involved in early childhood education for over 30 years. Her experience includes public school, early intervention, curriculum development, and teacher training. As an author, trainer, teacher, special educator, grant administrator, and parent, Dr. Willis offers a unique perspective on early childhood development and special education issues.

Keynotes & Workshops

Clarissa Willis embraces an inclusive learning environment that will prepare you for the path ahead. She incorporates traditional learning styles as well as hands-on experiences in her workshops and keynote addresses. Contact Dr. Willis for customized professional development.

Books for Teachers & Books for Children

Clarissa is the author of 19 Teacher Resources books, including Teaching Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A few of her books are highlighted here. In addition, she is the author of Critter Invasion. Her historical children's book Fast As the Wind, The Story of Johnny Fry, won a Will Rogers Medallion Award in 2023. Since that time, she has written I Can! (Frog Street Press), Bloomers on Pike's Peak: The Story of Julia Archibald Holmes (Solander Press) and The Three Little Pigs and the Not So, Big Bad Wolf (Solander Press).

Announcements

Johnny Fry Wins!

North Dakota Makes 50

Fast As The Wind The Story of Johnny Fry Pony Express Rider has been named a finalist in the Will Rogers Medallion Award for Best Children's Picture Book 2022. The Winners will be announced in October.

North Dakota Makes 50

Dr. Willis will be speaking in Fargo North Dakota, in August for a Head Start Back to School Professional Development Day. With this presentation, she will have presented in all 50 states.

Bloomers on Pike Peak

North Dakota Makes 50

Bloomers on Pike Peak

Bloomers on Pikes Peak is the story of Julia Archibald Holmes, the first pioneer woman to climb Pikes Peak. At only 19, she scaled the mountain. Read about her adventures in the new book by Clarissa Willis

Children's Books By Clarissa WIllis

Bloomers on Pike's Peak: The Story of Julia Archibald Holmes (The First Pioneer Woman to Climb Pikes Peak)

Fast as the Wind The Story of Johnny Fry Pony Express Rider

The Three Little Pigs and the Not So Big Bad Wolf

Learn more about them on their website:https://the3littlepigs.net/

Clarissa Willis, PhD

Keynotes & Workshops

Books for Teachers & Books for Children

Announcements

Johnny Fry Wins!

North Dakota Makes 50

North Dakota Makes 50

North Dakota Makes 50

North Dakota Makes 50

North Dakota Makes 50

Bloomers on Pike Peak

North Dakota Makes 50

Bloomers on Pike Peak

Experience the Joy of a QUality Early Childhood Environment that includes Diverse Learners! Invite Dr. Willis to speak or create a customized workshop

Children's Books By Clarissa WIllis

Bloomers on Pike's Peak: The Story of Julia Archibald Holmes (The First Pioneer Woman to Climb Pikes Peak)

Fast as the Wind The Story of Johnny Fry Pony Express Rider

The Three Little Pigs and the Not So Big Bad Wolf

Resources