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Educational Background:
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2000 Masters in Family and Consumer Sciences,
Specializing in Child Development, Illinois
State University
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1992 B.S. in Home Economics, Specializing
in Child Development, Illinois State University
Experience:
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In 1990 I was a practicum student at ISU
Child Care Center, then I was hired as a teacher
aide and worked at the center until I graduated
in May 1992. In May 1992, I taught two and
three year old children at a day care center
in Kankakee, IL. In August 1993, I became
the 2 year old Team Teacher at ISU Child Care
Center. I have worked as a Team Teacher with
our 2's as well as our mixed age group classroom
of 3-5 year old children.
Why I Work with Young Children:
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Children are naturally inquisitive people.
They want to know about anything and everything.
I enjoy being a daily part of their lives
as they explore and discover the unknown.
The kids love to investigate and are always
anxious to share their findings with others.
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My favorite thing about working with children
is their carefree attitude. They are always
laughing, smiling and enjoying life. The kids
seem to notice the simple pleasures in life
such as finding a ladybug or listening to
the music made by a wind chime. As adults,
we are often too busy to enjoy the world around
us. Kids have a way of helping those around
them sit back, relax and smell the roses!
Significant Achievements:
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Presentation and project summary published
at the National Association for the Education
of Young Children's Annual Conference in Atlanta,
GA
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Local and state-wide presentations on implementing
The Project Approach with 2 year old children
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Co-author of "Plays Well With Others",
an article on children's play published in
Child Care Information Exchange
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Master's Thesis titled, "Employer-Sponsored
Child Care: A Study of Terminology, Concepts
and Metaphors"
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Presentation and thesis summary published
for Illinois State University's 5th Annual
Women's Symposium, Employer-Sponsored Child
Care: A Study of Terminology, Concepts and
Metaphors
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Award: CAST Outstanding Graduate Student
Researcher Award 2000
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