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“The unique chance to positively impact the lives of children by inspiring teachers to create a caring community that is alive with rich learning opportunities.”
Susan MacDonald, Director of Children’s Services, The Children’s Garden, The Cambridge School of Weston, Connecticut

“I do this work because of the impact a natural caring, cooperative environment can have on the growth and development of a child, parent, and/or family. I love it when our parents gather with their children on our playground or around our pond for exploration and time to be together. I love it when parents take the time to play with their preschooler at the water table or when a parent of another child stops to say hello to a baby and calls them by name, which gets a big smile in response. I do this work because of the smiles, the comfort our program brings to those involved. I do this work because I can make a difference in maybe one family.”
Jan Richards, The Lily Garden Learning Center, Westmoreland, New Hampshire

“Knowing that the families of my center have chosen my program and that we have the honor of caring for their children.”
Amy Ligay-Plimptin Executive Director, The Children’s Early Learning Space, Duxbury, Vermont

“The factI can go from parent conference, to plumber, to a “bear hunt,” to resource provider, to boo-boo lasser in about 15 minutes.”
Tina Cahill, ABC’s Childcare Center, New London, New Hampshire

“Each and every day I get to welcome children and families to the amazing Early Childhood Community we have created. That’s the best part of my job.”
Robins Ploof, Stepping Stones Children’s Center Inc., Burlington, Vermont

“What truly gets me fired up in early childhood education is that we are the integral part of children’s lives. As we spin the web that is ever woven into their lives, we can make a difference that will impact far into the future. Teach like the world depends on it.”
Sarah Miner, Live and Learn Early Childhood Learning Center, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

“It’s my passion for working with children that makes a difference in the life of a child and that when families choose my high quality program they are making an investment in their child’s future.”
Gerri Barrcus

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

William “Dr. Bill” Strader, Director, Institute for Early Childhood Leadership & Professional Development, Alan Shawn Feinstein Graduate Programs, Johnson & Wales University, School of Education.



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