Michelle Raabe Email & Phone Number

I am part of a very exciting and rewarding project at Penn State. We are developing a birth - five degree program for those already working in the early childhood field. This program will be an "out of the box" idea for the University and the College of Education as it is offering several paths for adult learners to return to school and obtain a degree such has portfolio development, credits for past experience , online learning, a new mentorship program and some new partnerships across the state. This type of educational offering will help the child care field to increase its high quality programming and staff. It will be a benefit for people beyond the students and the university. I have conducted and organized all the of initial research on the project. I am writing the new proposal requesting additional funds and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts as we move to the next phase of the production - developing the courses. It has been exciting to work with people across the state as we discuss the potential impact of this new program.

I prepare, motivate and inspire educational professionals to be recognized for the quality and significance of their teaching, research, scholarship, service, outreach, and leadership. I build relationships with adult learners as they progress through their program. These relationships help me to deliver professional development trainings based on a needs analysis of their individual strengths and goals. I design and implement improvement plans to assist them in continuing through the certification process successfully. I enjoy experiencing each learner make progress towards becoming an educator.I also have the opportunity to collaborate and communicate with all stakeholders (learners, mentor teachers, administrators , university leaders) to ensure goals and benchmarks are being met. This teamwork results in engaged and successful future educators.

Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Collaborated with administration to launch the Early Childhood program in the district and develop it into a STARS 4-rated, award-winning program within the state. Researched and designed program curriculum and expectations aligned with state early learning guidelines (ELGs). Adjusted course content yearly based on learner needs and ability levels. Managed grade-level activities, team projects and requisitions for instructional materials. Served as a mentor to new hires and student interns.

Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Planned and delivered small group literacy instruction for at-risk and Title 1 learners in preschool through 5th grade. Co-taught with classroom teachers during writing periods to provide additional support and differentiated instruction.

State College, Pennsylvania

• Provided in-home therapeutic services and interventions to children birth to age three; collaborated on appropriate learning plans based on individual needs and progress.• Built positive relationships with parents and educated on development and activity recommendations.

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Early Childhood Education And Teaching

All Coursework Credit Toward Master Of Education, Curriculum And Instruction