Welcome to the Early Childhood Book Discussion Group hosted by BAEYC, Old Colony Chapter. We will start the discussion here. Begin by posting to the "Introduce Yourself" prompt. In your reply to this subject heading, briefly describe your background, current position, how long you've been in the field, and anything else you want us to know about yourself.
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ReplyDeleteI'm Jim, this is my 2nd time taking part in the BYAEC Discussions. I have been working in the Brockton School System for 7 years now and currently work with 3rd & 4th grade Special Education for the Emotionally Impaired. I look forward to our conversations and can't promise to keep my rants short.
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ReplyDeleteIt was wonderful to meet you on Wednesday. I’m blessed to teach at BSU and to learn from Greg. I enjoy teaching Creative Techniques in Early Childhood, Language Development and Early Literacy, and supervising student practicums. I also am a fellow in the Office of Teaching and Learning, where I provide professional development opportunities to other faculty members.
I consider myself an early childhood educator with over 30 years’ experience. I’ve been a preschool teacher, program administrator, and now provide professional development. My areas of interest currently are educator preparation, curriculum development, early literacy, and family engagement. I look forward to learning with you.
Hello. My name is Stephanie Grossman. I am a licensed teacher prek through two who is looking for a job in the public school system. Any insights or openings let me know. I graduated from BSC in 2008. I have worked at NSHS as an aide in their special education program. I am currently a certified assistant in my mother's family childcare program while also working at CVS in their photography department fulltime. I love children and love to see them thriving and enjoying learning. I look forward to what our blogs and discussions have to offer. We all come from different perspectives and it will be nice to hear them. Let the good times roll. Go Book Discussion group 2014!
ReplyDeleteHello. My name is Kathleen Walker. I am a preschool teacher at a private center in Carver. This is my sixth year at the center. We are a part-time program, for ages 3-5. After attending the class last week, we all seem to be in agreement about the book and it's basic content, however, I'm looking forward to our blogs and how they'll branch off from the book.
ReplyDeleteKatey Grossman Family Child care provider my business name for over twenty years is "Come and Play". I have three more courses to go at BSU and then I get my BA after fourteen years of night school! Amen!!!!! I look forward to the blogs and some debates about Powerful Interactions....
ReplyDeleteMy name is Jeanne O'Connor. This is my 2nd book discussion group and I enjoyed last year's very much. I have been a FCC provide for 19 years and most of the time love my job!! Looking forward to positive interactions and getting to know you all.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Pam Fantaroni and this is my second book discussion group. I am currently a lead teacher/director of the Falmouth Preschool. We are a Head Start Class and we are part of Cape Cod Child Devlopment Program. I have been in the field for 20+years and I have a B.S. Degree in Education and I am looking forward to this book discussion, even if the book is a re-inforcement of my current knowledge, I'm sure our discussions will contribute to my practic.
ReplyDeleteHi. My name is Kathleen Walker. I am a preschool teacher for a private center in Carver. This is my sixth year there. Our center has a part-time program for ages 3-5. As we all mentioned in our class last week, the book had some "basic content", however, I'm looking forward to this blog to branch off from those topics.
ReplyDeleteHi. I'm Diane Peterson. This is my 3rd year of the being in this group. I have been the administrator of a preschool/kindergarten in Avon for 28 years. I'm looking forward to reading your blogs on this topic.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Jo-Ann Landry. I have been in the childcare business for almost thirty years. I have worked in centers and covered every position from director to infant teacher as well as curriculum coordinator. ( which was my favorite ) I opened a family child care business 11 years ago and earned my CDA.The children in my care range from 10 months to 8 years. I also have a down syndrome child in my care who I have had some very special powerful interations with. She has taught me to slow down and enjoy each moment.
I am looking forward to learning a differnt aproach on how to interact with children because some days I feel like its all about meeting curriculum needs, keeping up with paperwork and providing a clean, germ free enviorment . I need to slow down and enjoy the children.
Hi I'm Heather I'm a preschool teacher for mixed age group 2.9-5. Ive been teaching at Avon children's vented for 13 years. I'm also a mom of two girls 4&5. This is my second book disscusion, I look forward to reading everyones insights.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Eileen Estudante and I am a lead teacher at the Children’s Center at Bridgewater State University. I have been employed by BSU for the last 16 years.
In addition to working full time for the University, I am a proud mom of a fifteen year-old son. My son and I live near the ocean in the small town of Mattapoisett. I have enjoyed reading this book and am looking forward to our on-line discussion!
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Stacy Allen and I look forward to having meaningful conversations with all of you. I have worked with professionally with children for 16 years at the Walker School which is a residential home for children ages 3-14. I continue to do relief work there where I manage the campus on the weekends. During the week, I have a family child care in my home.
I love working with children and seeing them grow. We are constantly teaching each other about how best to respond as each child has different needs.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Dorothy McCarthy. I have been teaching at the early childhood level for about 15 years, and I love it! I currently work as a lead teacher in a private preschool, an adjunct education professor at CCCC, and as an occasional Mentor teacher for Lesley University. I look forward to our conversations.
Hi. My name is Susan Trisoline. I have been working as an assistant at a wonderful home daycare in North Attleboro for almost 3 years. The ages of the children range from 6 weeks to school age. I have 3 boys of my own ages 17, 15 and 10 and as I enjoy my boys as they are getting older I still get to enjoy the wonders of the world through the eyes of the little ones at work. I look forward to discussing these topics with all of you.
ReplyDeleteHi, my name is Carrie Foster. I have been a teacher's assistant at a private preschool in Carver for the last 3 years. I'm looking forward to the conversation in this group.
ReplyDeleteHello. My name is Carol Godfrey and I work for Home/Health & Child Care Services, Inc. in Avon. I began my career teaching third grade and then every new job brought me in contact with younger and younger children,which caused me to go back to school to get a master's degree in early childhood. The last 20 years have been spent working with adults, first at Massasoit Community College and now at HHCC as the program manager. Although my job is frequently changing, I currently present trainings and provide support for providers wanting to improve the quality of care they give or advance on the QRIS system.
ReplyDeleteGreetings! My name is Rosemary Murphy and this is my fourth book discussion. I recently joined the staff at Beginning Years in Medfield as a full day preschool teacher. I work with a mixed group, ages 2.9-5 years. I have my degree in Education from BSU ('75) and have done course work in ECE at Fisher College and taken ECE graduate courses at Wheelock.
ReplyDeleteMy background includes working with deaf and aphasic children and as a preschool teacher in an intergrated preschool program. Along with my job at BY, I have been a MassAudubon teacher/naturalist for ten years. My responsibilities include planning and implementing a bimonthly program for young children and their families along with teaching programs for Scouts and guiding nature walks around the Sanctuary.
I look forward to discussing the different topics mentioned at our meeting in January. So far, I find the book interesting. Although I haven't learned anything new, I find the authors' perspectives interesting and refreshing.
My name is Ellen Gallager. I am a teacher at Cape Cod Child Development in Falmouth. I have been with the Agency for 20 years and have been in early child education for 30+ years. Our center has 3 classrooms ( 54 children) and a staff of 11 teachers. I have opportunity to be in the other classrooms on occasion and interact with those students also. I am looking forward to practicing what I learn about powerful interactions not only in my classroom but with students in the other 2 classrooms. I look forward to sharing new strategies with my co-workers.
ReplyDeleteHi my name is Theresa Gormley. This is my 4th book discussion group. I consider it a necessary coping mechanism for the winter doldrums! Always enjoy the professional exchange of theory and philosophy as well as practical ideas. I am Owner/Director of Growth Unlimited PreSchool in Kingston. Founded in 1978 I am in my 36th year. Still having fun, still trying to grow professionally. I am a teacher through and through! I also teach scuba diving and horsebackriding.
ReplyDeleteI am Katey Grossman, Director and Owner of Come and Play Family Childcare. This is my third book discussion group. I look forward to talking about the different topics in "Nurture /shock" and learning new insight form other educators. As a young girl adopted from Ireland by an American couple. I have always wondered, how much do children really remember at a young age? I do not remember Ireland at 31/2 years old but I do remember America at four years of age. Talk about Nurture Shock.......
ReplyDeleteHi,I am Michelle Morse.This is my first time doing a group discussion on a book.I currently am a full time pre- k teacher at a private day care.I've been in the field for 10 years.I'm looking forward to hearing all of your insights.
ReplyDeleteHi,I am Michelle Morse.This is my first time doing a group discussion on a book.I currently am a full time pre- k teacher at a private day care.I've been in the field for 10 years.I'm looking forward to hearing all of your insights.
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