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

Bloomers on Pikes Peak Wins!

Bloomers on Pikes Peak is a finalist in the Will Rogers Medallion Award for Best Children's Nonfiction Picture Book 2024. This engaging book tells the story of Julia Archibald Holmes, the first pioneer woman to climb Pikes Peak. At only 19, she scaled the mountain.

Johnny Fry Wins!

Bloomers on Pikes Peak Wins!

Fast As The Wind The Story of Johnny Fry Pony Express Rider won a Will Rogers Bronze Medallion Award for Best Children's Picture Book 2022.

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Bloomers on Pikes Peak Wins!

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The Three Little Pigs and the Not So Big Bad Wolf is the story of a wolf who wants to help his friends take care of each other. It will take a whole lot of help from the Peep Sheep, the Three Blind Mice, and a couple of bears to convince them that working together really is the best way to live.

Will they learn to share, or will they be forever afraid of Wolf and his friends?

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

Bloomers on Pikes Peak Wins!

Bloomers on Pikes Peak Wins!

Bloomers on Pikes Peak Wins!

Johnny Fry Wins!

Bloomers on Pikes Peak Wins!

Bloomers on Pikes Peak Wins!

Newest Release

Bloomers on Pikes Peak Wins!

Newest Release

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