PennAEYC

Chapter: Lancaster AEYC

Professional Position:

Director/Administrator

Professional Goals: Obtain a Master in ECE and support children, families and Early Childhood professionals in Pennsylvania through dedication and commitment to quality standards such as NAEYC Accreditation while building relationships and working together, because together we are better.

Educational Background:

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Northeastern Christian, Bachelors in Management and Organization Development from Eastern Mennonite with a specialization in Early Childhood Administration

AEYC Involvement:

Treasurer Lancaster AEYC

Conference Chair Lancaster AEYC

Membership Chair PennAEYC

Family:

I live in Elizabethtown, a small college town in Lancaster County near Hershey, with my husband of 25 years, Terry. Terry and I have a daughter, Samantha, who is currently a sophomore at Lebanon Valley College studying Art/Art History and Digital Communications. I enjoy water gardening and spending time with my family

Personal interests: 

In addition to spending time with my family I enjoy water gardening, quiet times enjoying nature, nature photography and scrap booking…if I only had more time!

For the children! During the past 25+ years I have asked myself this many times over and it always comes back to the children and the magical feeling I get each and every time a child runs into my office at the end of their day to throw their arms around my neck to say “Good Bye Miss Rose”.  I would love to say I do this work for some more profound and educated reason but the truth is that it’s all about the children and the relationships I have with them, their families and other professionals who are passionate about quality care and supporting children and families! The relationships I have as a result of my work in early care and education, I believe, are the foundation for continuous quality improvement of the early care and education field.

Why are you an AEYC member?

I am committed to providing quality care and education for all children. I believe that my commitment to a professional organization such as AEYC is essential in the fulfillment of my mission. It is through active membership and partnership with other professionals dedicated to children that I believe we can make a difference for every child one day at a time because together we are better!

Favorite AEYC benefits:

There are many benefits that I enjoy including the wonderful professional publications however the benefit I enjoy most are the professional connections and relationships I have made through active membership. These relationships challenge me to think in new ways, expand my horizons and inspire me to build strong communities for all children.