Spotlight Series Exclusively for FLAEYC Members |
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Introducing FLAEYC Member: Sharon Miller |
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Sharon Miller is a collaborative change agent on a continued pursuit of excellence. She currently serves as the Director of Administration at King's Kids Christian Academy of Tampa, Inc. in Hillsborough county. Sharon joined FLAEYC specifically to support the advocacy work needed for the ECE field. Sharon was first drawn in by FLAEYC's work in the equity space and stays for its commitment to advancing the highest quality of care available. She believes that the biggest issues facing the ECE industry today is the pay. Without proper funding, teachers are unable to upgrade their skills. And if teachers cannot upgrade their skills, then the quality of care may not be available for our future learners.
As a relative newcomer to the ECE profession, Sharon shared a story about her favorite children's book, Tar Beach, and its ability to help people feel connected. "Just as the author of the book had not seen the ocean, I had not seen snowcapped mountains when I, a Floridian, first arrived in Colorado Springs," she explained. "I asked a passenger on the hotel van about the white sand on top the mountains and you can imagine the look I received."
Despite just five and a half years in the ECE profession, Sharon has jumped right in and taken advantage of multiple leadership opportunities with FLAEYC. She served on the 2021 Nominating Committee, the 2022 Public Policy Forum state team, and was a graduate of the inaugural Leadership FLAEYC class. Sharon looks forward to continued connection with her peers thanks to FLAEYC.
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Featured Article: FLAEYC Members in the News |
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'If we don't open, mom can't go to work' - the pandemic...
Traffic was roaring up and down NW 27th Avenue in Miami, but most of the children inside 1 World Learning Center snoozed away one afternoon last week. It was nap time at the preschool. The soft sounds of three and 4-year-olds sleeping on green...
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Upcoming Events Hosted by FLAEYC & its Members |
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One Voice: FLAEYC Advocacy Coalition | Thursday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. ET via Zoom
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This kickoff meeting is your opportunity to get engaged in the ultimate mission of FLAEYC: advocacy. Whether you are just starting out on your advocacy journey or are a seasoned policy expert, "One Voice" is designed to engage early childhood educators, directors and advocates alike in the ultimate mission to elevate respect for the early childhood care and education profession. What do we care about? Just compensation for teachers and the availability of high-quality programs for all families! There is a role for each of us to play as we join together to amplify our One Voice for early learning. Join us to learn more about advocacy for yourself, your community and your profession. |
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PLAY Chapter Book Club| Wednesday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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We look forward to the final Book Club meeting exploring Self Active Play. Our reading will be strengthened by comments, stories, and discussions connected to our monthly reading. The virtual gathering may include online games, active play workshops, in-depth video chats, and a possible field trip to Dr. Drew’s Reusable Resources Adventure Center in Melbourne, Florida. |
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Pop Up Central Florida | Saturday, June 4, starting at 9:00 a.m. in Orlando at the ELC of Orange County
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FLAEYC is popping up in Central Florida with two workshops to meet the growing demands of the early childhood education field. Come for the morning, afternoon or stay all day and save. Both sessions will include immediate implementation strategies designed for all early childhood professionals from new classroom assistants to tenured teachers, directors and more. |
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ECE Update with State Leaders | Tuesday, June 7, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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Join FLAEYC for a new quarterly series exploring what's new in Early Childhood Education in Florida. Regular panelists include Chancellor Matt Mears, Division of Early Learning, Florida Department of Education; Director Hue Reynolds, Office of Child Care Regulation, Florida Department of Children & Families; and Director Erin Smeltzer, Association of Early Learning Coalitions of Florida. |
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Early Childhood Jobs Board |
Check out a great resource for FLAEYC members and those interested in the Early Childhood Care & Education field. This free, statewide jobs board is available for you to use. Find a job. Post a job. Let us know how FLAEYC can help support you! Learn more
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"Early childhood education is key to the betterment of society.”
-Maria Montessori
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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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