Greetings Education Alumni & Friends!

PVCC Early Childhood Educator's Study in Reggio Emilia, Italy PVCC Early Childhood Education residential and adjunct faculty, program graduates, and students participated in a week-long, in-depth study session in Reggio Emilia, Italy, as part of a multi-state collaborative. All participants share a commitment to advance a unified voice that values and advocates for the educational rights of young children, families and educators... Read more...

Education Students Bring Mini-Festival of Tales to the Classroom Upon the inquiry of a PVCC Alumna currently teaching in a Title I school, Education students delivered a mini-Festival of Tales to the classrooms of two Kindergarten classes both Fall and Spring semesters. Since it is often difficult for families to make it to PVCC, this was a tremendous opportunity for these elementary students.  Read more...

Education Students Promote STEAM Education students created STEAM boxes as “go to” resources for our outreach events.  Activities included in these boxes are: Construction zone, Catapults, Oobleck, Alka-Seltzer rockets, Invisible Ink and more.  These STEAM boxes are utilized at various outreach events including the PVCC Fine Arts Saturday Concert Series, various elementary STEAM nights and the Festival of Tales.

ALUMNI NEWS

New Alumni Membership Pins & Cards If you attended or graduated from PVCC, then you are considered one of PVCC's valued alumni. We welcome you to officially join the Paradise Valley Community College Alumni Association! Be sure to take advantage of all your benefits  and  join  today! Puma Alumni Pins have arrived! Send an email to:  pvccalumni@paradisevalley.edu  to request your pin.

Alumni Spotlight: Miguelina Meireles Miguelina Meireles, a single, working mother of two, wanted to exemplify her passion for education and personal development and be a positive example for her daughters. Upon completing her GED, Miguelina decided to achieve her higher education dreams at PVCC.  Read more...

Come Visit the New Zen Garden at the PVCC Buxton Library Need a quiet space to relax, unwind and reflect? Come visit the new Zen Garden, aptly named “The Getaway,” inside the Buxton Library .  The tranquil area offers an array of books ranging from inspirational to health, photography and travel. Alumni may also utilize the library to check out books (including best sellers) and movies, use the computers, or pick up a   Culture Pass .  Be sure to take advantage of this great resource! August is   Effective Communications Month .

DID YOU KNOW...

PVCC's ECE Program Nationally Accredited PVCC's Early Childhood Education (ECE) Associate degree is the only degree accredited by the  National Association for the Education of Young Children  in Maricopa County. The goal of the program is to create a learning community dedicated to changing the landscape of early childhood education by teaching students through engaging, dynamic, and effective experiences; guiding them in developing their personal and professional dispositions; and supporting professional advocacy efforts. Scholarships Available for Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program Financial scholarships are available to support eligible individuals in completing a credential, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field. To learn more about this wonderful opportunity please visit the  First Things First Scholarship  &  Registry .

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