Meet Dr. Vigo

  • Dr. Omar Vigo is from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
  • He is the creator of the PLAYchitecture framework.
  • He has worked with young children for more than 25 years but has experience with all educational levels.
  • Bachelor’s degree in elementary physical education from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
  • Master’s degree in early childhood studies from Capella University, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Doctoral degree (PhD) from Louisiana State University, where his specialization was early childhood curriculum and instruction.
  • Graduate certificate in urban and community education.
  • Graduate certificate in instructional coaching.

Current Positions

  • Early Childhood Education Assistant Professor at the Community College of Rhode Island.
  • Early Childhood Education Adjunct Professor at Baton Rouge Community College of Louisiana.
  • CDA Professional Development Specialist (Toddlers, Preschool, and Birth to Five Credentials).
  • Certified Early Childhood Education Teacher at Care Options for Kids.

Affiliations and Beyond...

  • NSLS (The National Society of Leadership and Success) member/certified leader.
  • Kappa Delta Pi (National Honor Society in Education) member.
  • TGSC (Curriculum Theory Graduate Student Collaboration Association – Curriculum Theory Project) Executive Member Officer and Chair Committee Member, Louisiana State University (2024).
  • OEC (Connecticut Office of Early Childhood) Head Teacher Certification Level 14.
  • NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) member.
  • NAECTE (National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators) member.
  • NEA (National Education Association) member.
  • AERA (American Educational Research Association) member.
  • AAACS (American Association for the Advancement of Curriculum Studies) member.
  • SRCD (Society for Research in Child Development) member.
  • SECA (Southern Early Childhood Association) member.
  • LAAEYC assistant editor (a division of NAEYC).
  • Children’s book author.
  • Early childhood curriculum designer and specialist, mentor, and coach.
  • Children’s book author and writer (publishing).
  • Spiky T-2 PLAY Early Childhood Self-Regulation System Creator.
  • Early childhood motor development specialist.
  • Tai Chi for kids instructor.
  • Presenter.
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Beyond the educational field:

  • Three black belts in different martial arts disciplines and an 18-time International Martial Arts Champion.

  • Pan-American Wu-Shu bronze medalist.

  • Former Puerto Rico national martial arts team member.

  • Former kids fitness instructor.

  • Tai Chi Instructor.