Education
- Rhode Island College, BA Early Childhood & Elementary Education/
Psychology, 1981
- Catholic University of America, MA Child Psychology/Psychological
Services, 1983
- Orton-Gillingham Training, Multisensory Learning Associates,
Summer 2004
- Professional Development: Curriculum Mapping and Technology,
Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Spring 2004; Learning Differences Conference,
Harvard Graduate School of Education & The Research Institute
for Learning and Development, Fall 2004;Northeast K-6 Literary
Conference, Fall 2004 & 2005; Hosted a networking session
for first grade teachers from area independent schools at RHS,
Spring 2004
Background
and Educational Philosophy
- Early Childhood Consultant and Trainer
for Keys to Quality Accreditation Project, Rhode Island Department
of Education
- Early Childhood Accreditation Validator,
National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Member of the Early Childhood Task
Force that developed the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards,
Rhode Island Department of Education
- Workshop Presenter at Rhode Island,
New England and national Early Childhood Conferences, Rhode Island
Department of Education, CHILDSPAN and the National Association
for the Education of Young Children
- Director of nationally-accredited
childcare center and preschool
- Experience as a preschool and kindergarten
teacher
- Professional Memberships: RI Association
for the Education of Young Children, National Association for
the Education of Young Children
My experience has taught
me (and continues to teach me on a daily basis) that every child
can and will “shine” if nurtured and nourished in a way that is
relevant to his/her individual development and learning style.
One of my most important roles as an early childhood educator
is to create an encouraging and supportive environment that allows
each child to feel good about him/herself, while fostering a love
of learning. Providing a child with meaningful, developmentally
appropriate learning opportunities to explore, discover, challenge
and succeed will enhance the skills he/she will use to shine brightly
in all aspects of his/her development.
Interests
and Activities
Volunteer Activities:
- The Tomorrow Fund, Hasbro Children's Hospital
- Various charitable fundraisers and related activities
Other Interests:
Papermaking, reading
historical fiction, experiencing the ocean, exploring museums
and art galleries, gardening, collecting antique books, listening
to classical music…
On
a Personal Note
My husband, Jim, and
I enjoy living in Narragansett with our children, Sarah (RHS '07)
and Will (RHS '12). We love spending time together exploring,
discovering and having fun!
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