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As we move towards best practices in early education, we discover again and again how learning begins in the womb. Children recognize voices they heard before they emerge into the outside world. Watching childrens responses to external stimuli give us clues to sensory development. Brain domains have been scientifically identified, and teaching has been modified to provide activities that engage the senses and stimulate synapse connections.
It is a challenge to keep up with new developments and research in this amazing field! The world has
opened up a wonderful opportunity for every single lover of young children, where even the sky is no
longer the limit!
Lets continue to support and encourage one another on this journey into the future. Its all good
news.
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RECA BOARD
2015-16
Debbi Mintz
Susan Hill
Co-Presidents
Jessica Cherebin
Joan Brennan
Co-Presidents-elect
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Patsy Moon
Accreditation
Jeanne Jones
Mary Landis
Co-Historians
Ginny Brenner
Tracy Walters
Co-Public Policy
Mary Landis
Jeanne Jones
Co-1st VPs, Programs
Latanya Alexander
WOYC
Latanya Alexander
2nd VP, Membership
Cindy Hutchinson
Patsy Moon
University Reps
Debbie Lickey
3rd VP, Community
Jessica Hendricks
Webmaster
Alyson Williams
Corresponding Secretary
Jessica Cherebin
Recording Secretary
Margina Grow
Treasurer
Sarah Verno
Paula Davidson
Alex Strabley
Members-at-Large
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l. Please join us at the Child Development Center at Wyndham on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, from
6:00-8:30 PM, for a Fall Training Opportunity for After School Program Directors and
Teachers. An Evening on the Avenues will include a barbecue dinner, followed by a tour of the Avenues campus and multiple breakout sessions featuring art, STEM, drama, physical education and
dance programs. All who attend will receive 2.0 hours of training. For additional information, please
refer to the event flyer included in this summer newsletter.
2. Tuesday, October 20th Fall Member Appreciation Dinner and Training at the Weinstein
JCC from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with 1.5 hours of training. Trainers for the four target audiences and their
topics are listed below: Infant Toddler Teachers Johnnie Humphrey, Speaker Messy, Fun and Good
for Brain Development - Involving Infants/Toddlers in Meaningful Experiences Preschool Teachers
Krista Dawson, Speaker Linking to Literacy K-2 Teachers Sarah Kiesler, Speaker DAP Literacy
Practices for K-2 Preschool Directors Emily Keenum, Speaker Best Practices for Early Childhood
Settings to Promote Healthy Weight, Growth and Development
3. Tuesday, November 17th Fall Directors Training at 2nd Baptist Church from 9:30-1:30 p.m.
Due to the requests of those attending the 2014 Directors Training event, Lauren Small will return
for 2015 and will present MARKETING FOR EARLY EDUCATION - PART II. Directors are asked
to bring their (charged) laptop computers. Training will begin at 9:30 a.m., a light lunch will be
served at NOON; the training will continue following lunch and conclude at l:30 p.m.
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REGISTRATION FORM - Please Print Clearly {Checks should be made payable to RECA}
Name________________________________________________________________
Organization__________________________________________________________________
Complete Address ________________________________________________________
Telephone No.___________________________________________________________
E-Mail _______________________________________________________________
Please complete, detach and return this FORM along with your Check by October 7,
2015 to: Jeanne Jones 9103 Whitaker Circle Bon Air, Virginia 23235
Infant/Toddler Teachers
Johnnie Humphrey
Preschool Teachers
Krista Dawson
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WHO ATTEND THIS EVENT: Registration deadline is 10/14/15.
Registration Process for RECA Members, PACED or RAD Directors: there is NO registration fee to attend this event. Please contact Mary Landis by e-mail and provide all of the information
listed below in your e-mail in order to complete your registration. Marys e-mail address is: mmlandis@verizon.net: 1. Name of Registrant 2. NAEYC Member ID # 3. TRAINING you will Attend 4.
School or Organization Name 5. Address, City and zip code 6. Telephone Number
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REGISTRATION FORM: For those who are not RECA members or PACED or RAD Directors, please complete the
Form below, detach AND return it along with a $10.00 Registration FEE made payable to RECA by 10-14-15
Where:
Time:
Directors:
Registration: $25.00 Fee for RECA Members & PACED and RAD Directors
$30.00 REGISTRATION FEE for Non Members
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL - - Register Early as Space is Limited
Please complete and detach the Form below and return it with your check by November 10, 2015
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REGISTRATION FORM - Please Print Clearly {Checks should be made payable to RECA}
Name_________________________________________________________________
(Highlight to indicate your membership: RECA. PACED, RAD or Non Member)
School or Organization__________________________________________________________________
Address________________________City________________(zip code)______________
Telephone No._______________________E-Mail_______________________________
Please complete, detach and return this FORM along with your CHECK
by November 10, 2015 to:
Jeanne Jones 9103 Whitaker Circle Bon Air, Virginia 23235
QUESTIONS: CONTACT: Mary Landis at 804-272-9266 or at mmlandis@verizon.net OR: Jeanne
Jones at 804-272-9575 or at jeannepjones@verizon.net
NOMINATION FORM
Address:
Nominated by:
Contact information (address and phone number):
Reason for selection of this nominee
(Please give details specifically to the early childhood profession and advocacy for children):
Signature: ___________________________
Title: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Please send this form along with two (2) letters of support no
later than March 1, 2016 to:
Debbie Mintz
Huguenot UMC Preschool
10661 Duryea Drive
Richmond VA 23235
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