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Faculty
Carla Cadwalader— Early Childhood Education Instructor & Small World Director
Carla Cadwalader has served as the Director of Small World and Lead Instructor in the Early Childhood Education program at Wabash Valley College since 2013. She has 25+ years of experience in a variety of classroom settings, including 18 years as a special education teacher. In addition, Mrs. Cadwalader has owned and operated a commercial and home daycare. Her talents in art, music and drama expand classroom activities.
Mrs. Cadwalader holds an Associate in Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Associate in Science degree from Wabash Valley College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, Special Education and Psychology from Milligan University and a Master of Science degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University. Mrs. Cadwalader teaches, among many courses, Intro to Early Childhood Education, Health and Safety of Children, Growth/Development of Children, Nutrition and Health.
Contact Mrs. Cadwalader at 618-263-5130 or cadwaladerc@iecc.edu.
Danielle Trapp— Early Childhood Education and Human and Behavioral Health Instructor
Danielle Trapp serves as an Instructor in the Human and Behavioral Health program at Wabash Valley College. She brings valuable field experience from her previous roles with the Department of Child Services and St. Vincent in Evansville. Her work in these settings strengthened her commitment to supporting children, families, and individuals within the community.
Danielle holds a strong passion for the Human and Behavioral Health field. Her favorite aspect of the profession is meeting people, hearing their stories, and serving as a positive support in their lives. This same dedication guides her work with students at WVC, where she is committed to ensuring they feel heard, encouraged, and supported throughout their educational journey.
In the classroom, Ms. Trapp incorporates real‑world HBH experiences and utilizes practical case examples to help students connect coursework to real-life situations. She strives to prepare future professionals with insight, compassion, and confidence as they enter the field.
