Learning Foundations

32 years in the early childhood field, working in the capacity of teacher, director, college instructor, NAEYC Validator, CDA Rep and Advisor, consultant, trainer, curriculum writer, and Director of Training for 2 national childcare chains.

Interactive, building upon the experiences and insights of participants; facilitator of the learning process; Mindful creator of the learning environment.

- Vice President and founding Board Member, Prevent Child Abuse Kane County - a chapter of the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse. 1996 - 1999; - Secretary and Board Member, Marie Wilkinson Child Development Center. 1991 -1997; - Board Member, Fox Valley Association for the Education of Young Children. 1994 -1996; - Volunteer, Crisis Line of the Fox Valley. 1994 -1996; Family Support Center 1983 - 1985; - Volunteer Consultant, Herbie House Children's Bereavement Center. 1997 - 2001; - C.A.S.A. Volunteer (Court Appointed Special Advocate) 1994 - 1997; - DuPage AEYC "In Praise of Providers" Committee. 1991 - 1993; - Coordinated toy drive for Hesed House homeless shelter playroom. WOYC project 1992; - DuPage CCR&R Advisory Board. 1996 -1998; - Life Choices Teen Group Facilitator, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Elgin. 1997; - T.O.D.A.Y. Work with Youth Award. 1987; - Nominated - DuPage AEYC "In Praise of Providers" Award 1989; Received in 1999; - Fox Valley Child Care Committee. Secretary, 1984 - 1985; - Nominated for the 1985 Aurora YWCA "Woman of the Year" in the Education category; - President of the Waubonsee Child Development Club, 1981. Voted "Outstanding Member"; - Aurora Business and Professional Womens 1984 - 1985 "Young Career Woman"; - Awarded "Certificate of Merit" from the International Poetry Society, 2001, 2003. - Approved State of Pennsylvania TQAS Trainer; - NH Early Childhood Credential Mentor/Trainer Level III - Child Care Information Exchange "Panel of 300" member/participant; - Trainer for the Illinois Training Network - Registered, experienced court expert witness (Rominger Legal Services, TASA); - Included in the "Who's Who Among American Teachers", 2005 - 2006 edition;

MEd from Stafford University 6/04

Reside in McHenry, IL and currently work as a consultant and trainer. Can be reached at childcarediva@aol.com Or 'friend' me on facebook for free offers and updates!!! Look under Learning Foundations. You will see my diva logo :) My website: www.childcarediva.com