Educator · Creator · Author · Speaker
Helping children
love learning.
Monica J. Sutton, known to families around the world as Ms. Monica, is an early childhood educator, creator of Circle Time with Ms. Monica, and speaker helping parents, educators, and creators build connection, confidence, and meaningful learning.
THE STORY SO FAR
A classroom calling.
A global classroom.
Long before the cameras and keynote stages, there was a teacher committed to making learning come alive.
Monica holds a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and New York State certification in both Early Childhood and Special Education. Across 23 years in education, she worked in public, private, charter, specialized, and home-based learning settings. Her students gave her the why. Children’s media gave that mission a global stage.
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY ↓
23
YEARS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
A career devoted to helping young children learn, grow, and feel seen.
1.25M+
YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBERS
A global learning community built through trusted, joyful education. Updated October 2026.
2026
SXSW OPENING KEYNOTE
Bringing the future of learning, media, and childhood to a major stage.
ONE MISSION, MANY ROOMS
Where expertise
meets imagination.
Every part of Monica’s work grows from the same place: knowing children deeply and helping the adults around them show up with confidence, creativity, and joy.
01FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Teacher at heart.
Monica’s work begins with more than two decades in the classroom and a belief that every child deserves learning that feels joyful, personal, and possible.
02FOR MEDIA & BRANDS
Creator with purpose.
As the creator and host of a beloved preschool show, Monica turns developmental expertise into content children love and grown-ups trust.
03FOR CONFERENCES
Speaker with a story.
Monica speaks about education, children’s media, creator entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build meaningful impact from the classroom outward.
CIRCLE TIME WITH MS. MONICA
A preschool show built on real classroom wisdom.
For more than six years, Monica has welcomed young learners into a bright, encouraging world where routines become adventures and every child belongs.
LIVE EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Circle Time Moves from the Screen to the Stage.
Monica is creating participatory theater where young children do more than watch. They sing, move, respond, make choices, and help shape the experience in real time.
Following two sold-out Atlanta performances, Monica is developing more live experiences that bring trusted early learning into theaters and community spaces for children and their families.
THE WORLD OF MS. MONICA
More ways to learn, play & connect.
Circle Time has grown into a joyful ecosystem of shows, music, learning programs, live experiences, community, and merchandise.
Watch Circle Time
Preschool learning, joyful routines, and trusted lessons for little learners.
02Ms. Monica’s Explorers
Guided learning experiences designed for early childhood learners and their families.
03Shop Merch
Colorful Circle Time favorites created for the community.
04Listen to Music
Songs made for learning, movement, routines, and fun.
05Join the Club
A growing Circle Time community for families and educators.
06Live Show Tickets
Experience the music, movement, storytelling, and joyful participation of Circle Time live.
After Circle Time
The lessons behindthe learning brand.
Go behind the scenes with Monica for lessons on entrepreneurship, building a trusted brand, and growing a business rooted in your expertise.
Watch Monica’s YouTube channelSpeaking & Keynotes
Practical ideas for classrooms, families, and creators.
Monica brings classroom experience and lessons from building a children’s media business to keynotes, workshops, and moderated conversations. Audiences leave with ideas they can put into practice.
Invite Monica to speak
Press & Featured Work
Monica in the headlines.
National coverage of Monica’s work across education, children’s media, representation, and joyful learning, including her work as a YouTube Black Voices Fund recipient.
Ms. Monica talks Circle Time, preschool learning, and building bright futures.
Watch interview ↗Ms. Monica Helps Pandemic Babies Build Early Learning Skills
Watch interview ↗ SXSW EDUKeynote: Reimagining Early Learning, Connection in a Digital Age
View keynote ↗ Forbes Creator UpfrontsMonica J. Sutton Shares Her Vision for Joyful Early Learning
Watch speech ↗ ESSENCEYouTube Star Ms. Monica on Representation, Her Education Empire, and Fame
Read article ↗ Tamron Hall ShowMs. Monica Performs on The Tamron Hall Show
Watch story ↗ The New York Times WirecutterThe Toys Ms. Monica Loves for Off-Screen Learning and Play
Read article ↗ ParentsIf Your Kids Like Ms. Rachel, They’ll Love Ms. Monica
Read article ↗ Because of Them We CanMeet the Educator Bringing Circle Time Home
Read article ↗One joyful activity book for growing learners.
Monica’s preschool activity book helps little learners practice foundational skills with confidence, curiosity, and plenty of fun.
Discover the preschool activity book ↗Let’s make something meaningful
Planning an event or interview?
For speaking inquiries, email hello@monicajsutton.com with your organization, event date and location, audience, preferred format, and budget range.
For media interviews, include your outlet, topic, and deadline.