Equipping Teachers.
Inspiring Parents.
Leading with Joy.

Explore trainings, learn, and leave encouraged. You’re doing important work. Let’s do it joyfully.
At The Inspired Llama, Kris Ramos brings more than 30 years of early childhood leadership experience to teachers, parents, and ministry leaders who want to create meaningful, play-centered, faith-grounded environments for young children. Through practical training, heartfelt encouragement, and a deep belief in the beauty of childhood, Kris helps educators rediscover purpose, confidence, and joy in their work.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your classroom practices, support your staff, or nurture families with grace, The Inspired Llama provides the tools, mindset, and inspiration to help you lead with intention—and love what you do.
TRAININGS
Practical tools. Encouraging guidance. Faith-centered leadership.
TELL ME A STORY
A practical session that teaches teachers how to use story dictation to strengthen children’s language, literacy, and storytelling skills through simple, repeatable routines.
WHAT CHILDREN NEED TO LEARN
An overview of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs that helps educators understand and support each child’s unique emotional, developmental, and learning needs.
THE FREEDOM TO TEACH
A research-backed training that equips teachers to confidently advocate for and implement play-based learning in early childhood classrooms.
MINISTERING TO YOUR STAFF
A leadership-focused session that shows directors how to support, encourage, and minister to their teachers to build a healthier, more compassionate workplace culture.
MINISTERING TO PARENTS
A faith-centered training that guides directors in nurturing and ministering to the families they serve to strengthen the entire school community.
EXPERIENCED GUIDANCE FOR TEACHERS, LEADERS, AND PARENTS
I provide practical tools and heartfelt encouragement to help you nurture children, support families, and lead with joy.

