Spotlight Series Exclusively for FLAEYC Members |
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Introducing FLAEYC Member: Maha Alardah |
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Maha Alardah, Ed.D., is a dedicated educational leader with over 20 years in in the early childhood care and education field. While experienced in curriculum development and effective program design, Maha finds her true passion celebrating the early childhoods of our future leaders.
Maha is a proud member of FLAEYC and joined the organization to become a better advocate for quality education for all children. Recently, Maha joined the FLAEYC State Public Policy Team during congressional visits to help better educate elected officials on the importance of quality education for each and every child and make the case for increased funding.
"Funding for quality education is the most pressing issue facing the ECE field today," stated Maha during a recent interview. "We must rely on building stronger partnerships with policy makers and the business community if we are going to solve this crisis."
It is clear that Maha values quality and advocacy, but she also values sharing and friendship - two things she is discovering through FLAEYC membership. It is no wonder that her favorite childhood book is The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister.
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Upcoming Events Hosted by FLAEYC and its Chapters |
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PLAY Chapter | Tuesday, March 15, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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We invite you join the Play Chapter for a unique and enjoyable Hands-on ZOOM Play Experience with Dr. Walter Drew!
Play and Art Making with open-ended materials is an active approach to learning and an effective way of helping young children ease stress and anxiety. Come practice this art and enjoy PLAY alongside your peers! Don't forget to bring a set of open-ended play materials to explore and learn new approaches to teaching and learning.
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PLAY Chapter Book Club| Wednesday, March 16, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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We look forward to the next Book Club to explore the Self Active Play Principles. We recommend that you gather a set of quality open-ended materials to have them available to use during the Zoom workshop. We wish to awaken your creative potential as we explore and play together. Suggested materials: natural sticks, stones, yarn, paper clips, a variety of paper with different textures, fabric, ribbon, blocks, cardboard, foam, recycled plastic, buttons, bottle caps, seashells, and anything that catches your attention. |
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Statewide Advocacy Chapter/Coalition | Thursday, March 24, at 12:30 p.m. ET via Zoom
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We are sticking with our lunchtime date to gather together as advocates for early learning. We will learn the final outcome of the 2022 Legislative Session, hear from Public Policy Forum participants on what they experienced "in" D.C., and reflect on the most pressing issues facing our field and action we can take right now. Click below to pre-register and get this meeting on your calendar today! |
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ECE Happy Hour | Tuesday, April 5, at 6:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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Come one, come all - and bring a tasty treat! We are hosting an informal gathering with ECE professionals across the state to connect, reflect and share with one another. During the 2022 Week of the Young Child, we are inviting all of our FLAEYC friends and family to celebrate with a Tasty Tuesday Happy Hour, complete with music to move to in honor of our second annual Race for Resilience. So click the button below and RSVP for our statewide virtual Happy Hour!
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New Members Meet Up | Tuesday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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Welcome New Members! We look forward to any and all FLAEYC members to join our team for a quarterly networking session dedicated to welcoming new and returning members to the organization and helping connect you with your peers and professional development. The purpose of this group is to stay connected, share encouraging words and offer support to your peers during this trying time. Come see what we are all about!
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"In a world of algorithms, hashtags and followers, know the true importance of human connection."
-Simi Fromen
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If you are not a FLAEYC member, you are missing out on exclusive opportunities. Learn more today!
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