June 8-11, 2026
Opening Keynote Session
June 9, 8:30-10:00 AM
Stuart “Mister Stu” Perry, LCSW, ASDCS, is a child therapist, author, and nationally recognized speaker who helps adults better understand kids—so kids and the adults who care for them can thrive.
With more than a decade of professional experience in children’s mental health (and a lifetime spent working with kids in real-world settings), Mister Stu brings research, clinical insight, and lived experience together in a way that is practical, engaging, and immediately usable. His sessions are known for blending humor, powerful storytelling, and clear takeaways that attendees can apply the very next day—whether they work in schools, mental health, childcare, or with families.
Mister Stu challenges common myths about behavior and mental health while offering a compassionate, play-based lens for understanding what kids are really communicating. Attendees consistently describe his presentations as energizing, validating, and grounding—leaving them feeling both encouraged and better equipped to support the children in their lives.
Above all, Mister Stu’s work is rooted in one core belief: Bad Kids Don’t Exist. You can learn more about Mister Stu at www.BadKidsDontExist.com and follow him @MisterStuTV on YouTube and social media
I have been to management workshops, not leadership training. This has totally changed my perspective and encouraged me to propel forward in developing my skills.
I am honored and humbled to be a recipient of the Head Start WEST’s Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship helped me get one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming a Head Start Director.
I took part in The disproportionate impact of COVID 19, and how to provide “real” support for black/brown children and families and I just want to say this was an amazing webinar. I hope we can look forward to further conversation on this topic.
Thank you so much for making events like this! I really enjoyed and learned so much teaching strategies to implement STEM in the classroom.
The HR Network was an excellent opportunity to network and learn the best practices from other HR professionals within Head Start programs. You will be amazed by the level of talent and experience of the participants.
The Summer Camp training was powerful and inspiring! Each presenter was very engaging, it’s hard to even pick a favorite session!
The Leadership Challenge training was very relevant to my work as a Head Start leader! Great facilitation; stayed with the program yet allowed time for individual and small group reflections.
Regular price $12.00
Regular price $39.00
Questions? Contact us at headstartr9@region9hsa.org.
