Spotlight Series Exclusively for FLAEYC Members |
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Introducing FLAEYC Member: Annette Eberhart
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Annette Eberhart has been an Early Childhood Educator for more than 15 years. She is the Owner/Director of Kidd's R Us Family Childcare in the Tampa Bay area, continuous childhood advocate, and published childhood author.
Annette joined FLAEYC because she believes it empowers early childhood educators through professional development, networking, and advocacy. She stays because "the members embrace diversity and place value on high quality Early Child Care."
Annette's favorite part of being in this profession is being a part of a child's early stages of development and watching them experience the world around them as learn and grow. But she is quick to remind her peers that it isn't just about the children, but the families, too. "As an educator, it's important to me to establish trust and communication with children and families... I feel it’s important for us as educators to remember why we chose this path, even when we feel un appreciated. Ultimately, we are children's first teachers. We prepare them for life. But we take on cultivating families, too, not just educating children."
One of Annette's favorite childhood books is one she published herself, Creative Hands. It teaches children how to be social and work together. The pictures are filled with diversity, relating to children's early learning environment. This book helps young children to be creative and self-confident amongst their peers, a needed skill for success in kindergarten and in life.
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Featured Resource: Workforce Development |
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Diversifying the Workforce: Increasing the Number of...
Despite nationwide attempts to increase the racial and cultural diversity of teacher candidates and in-service teachers, negligible progress has been made in recruiting Asian American educators. At the preschool and kindergarten level, only 2.2...
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Upcoming Events Hosted by FLAEYC & its Members |
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PLAY Chapter Book Club| Tuesday, May 17, at 7:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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As we wrap up the end of another school year, the FLAEYC Play Chapter stands with you. We know end of the year assessments, classroom organization, student records and reporting are a lot. So we invite you to take one hour to rest and reflect on YOU.
YOU are why the Play Chapter exists
YOU are the reason we celebrate every month.
YOU have insight, input and intelligence that can be shared with others.
Join us on Tuesday to partake in a time of Self Active Play and reflection as well as group discussion about the Play Chapter as a resource, upcoming conference and future plans that involve YOU.
The join link is below and remember to being a few materials to play with.
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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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"We use our hands to express how we feel. Some people can do this without using words.”
-Creative Hands
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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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