Master's of Early Childhood: Inclusive Education and Curriculum & Instruction (online)

Providing policy and program recommendations to advance early childhood education initiatives in Oregon through research and engagement.

Designing education for the 21st century. Building education communities. Bringing resources from thought leaders of progressive educational practices to these communities. Using a human-centered design approach, the EC Huddle designs education that fits the needs of our current paradigm.

Review training and certification of professional development by Oregon early childhood educators, manage processes for the Oregon Registry Online database, collaboratively create professional development standards. Support early childhood educators, administrators of programs, early childhood professional development providers, and state partners.

Lead teacher of 3's and 4's classroom. Rooted in philosophies and approaches of Reggio Emilia, Positive Discipline, Anti-Bias, Social Constructivism, the Project Approach, and Emergent Curriculum. Responsibilities include designing learning environments, collaborating with children and families, supporting student teachers and volunteers, providing professional development opportunities to other educators, and developing a profile as a model school inspired by the practices of the municipal… Show more Lead teacher of 3's and 4's classroom. Rooted in philosophies and approaches of Reggio Emilia, Positive Discipline, Anti-Bias, Social Constructivism, the Project Approach, and Emergent Curriculum. Responsibilities include designing learning environments, collaborating with children and families, supporting student teachers and volunteers, providing professional development opportunities to other educators, and developing a profile as a model school inspired by the practices of the municipal schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Show less

Developed age-appropriate lesson plans and taught music classes for toddler-aged to Kindergarten children.

Multi-faceted work with children with special needs, assisting children to meet IEP goals through intervention, sports, and music