Founding 50 Leadership Circle

From the Womb to Words
Founding 50 Leadership Circle
Parents are the first teachers — leading our future leaders.
A National Education Movement
From the Womb to Words is a growing national initiative focused on helping families begin the learning journey earlier — starting from pregnancy through early childhood.
Our mission is to support parents, strengthen early literacy, and help children enter school confident, prepared, and ready to thrive.
This movement brings together:
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Parents
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Educators
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Child Development Specialists
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Community Leaders
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Family Coaches
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Early Learning Advocates
Together, we are building a new approach to early education — one that begins at home and connects with schools and communities.
The Founding 50
To help launch this movement, we are inviting a carefully selected group of 50 Founding Members to become part of the first leadership circle.
These individuals will help shape the structure, direction, and growth of the From the Womb to Words community.
The Founding 50 are the pioneers of this initiative.
They will help:
Guide families entering the program
Strengthen and refine the learning model
Expand partnerships with schools and organizations
Represent the mission in communities across the country
Help grow a national network supporting early learning
The Role: Family Learning Strategist
Founding Members will be trained as Family Learning Strategists.
Family Learning Strategists help families build strong early learning environments for their children and support parents in becoming confident teachers at home.
This role may include:
Mentoring Parents
Providing guidance and encouragement to families on their learning journey
Sharing Early Literacy Strategies
Equipping families with proven tools for early language and reading development
Helping Grow the Community
Expanding the movement by welcoming new families and leaders
Connecting Schools & Organizations
Bridging the movement with educational institutions and community partners
Supporting Families
Walking alongside families throughout the early learning journey
Why This Movement Matters
Across the country, many children begin school already behind in reading, language development, and learning confidence.
But research and real-world experience show something powerful:
When families are supported early, children thrive.
From the Womb to Words is designed to close that gap by supporting families before formal schooling begins.
Our belief is simple:
The first classroom is the home.
And when we strengthen families, we strengthen the future of education.
The Three Pillars of the Movement
Parent Education Network
Supporting families from pregnancy through early childhood with guidance, resources, and community.
Family Learning Strategist Training
Training leaders who help guide families and expand the movement nationwide.
School & Education Partnerships
Working alongside schools, districts, and organizations to strengthen early learning outcomes.
Founding Member Opportunity
Because this is the first leadership group helping build the foundation of the movement, Founding Members receive:
Leadership Recognition
Recognition within the community as a founding pioneer of the movement
Strategist Training
Family Learning Strategist training to prepare you for your role
Direct Involvement
Direct involvement in shaping the program from the ground up
Early Access
Early access to partnerships and initiatives as the movement grows
Commission Opportunities
Earn commissions as you help grow the community and bring in partners
Founding Members may earn:
40%
Direct Enrollments
Commission on direct enrollments into the community
10%
Sponsorships & Partnerships
Commission on sponsorships or partnerships they help bring to the initiative
Founding Leadership Investment
Selected Founding Members will be invited to join the leadership circle at a special founding rate that will only be available during this stage of the movement.
This investment supports:
Training Development
Building and refining the Family Learning Strategist curriculum
Community Platform Expansion
Growing the digital and in-person infrastructure of the movement
Program Growth & Partnerships
Establishing relationships with schools, districts, and organizations nationwide
As the movement grows nationally, strategist training will expand and increase in value.
Who We Are Inviting
We are looking for individuals who:
Believe in strengthening families
Care about children's future success
Have experience supporting parents or children
Want to help shape a national education movement
Are willing to help guide and grow the community
This includes:
Parents already doing the work
Educators (current or former)
Early childhood specialists
Coaches and mentors
Community leaders
Referred individuals aligned with the mission
The Invitation Process
Each step in the process is designed to ensure that the right individuals are welcomed into the Founding 50 leadership circle — those who are truly aligned with the mission and ready to help shape the future of early education.
A Message From the Founder
From the Womb to Words began with a vision to support families earlier and help children begin their learning journey with confidence.
I believe real change in education starts when we strengthen the home and support parents as leaders in their child's learning.
The Founding 50 are the individuals who will help bring this vision to life.
If you feel aligned with this mission, I would be honored to have you as part of this leadership circle.
— Sheena Payne Creator, From the Womb to Words

Parents are the first teachers — leading our future leaders.
The first classroom is the home.
And together, we are building a stronger beginning for children across the country.
"From the Womb to Words™ is a program and movement developed and operated by Calm and the City, LLC."