Like many other providers I started out "just babysitting." After a while I realized that I really was enjoying what I was doing and that I had grown beyond being "just a babysitter." I started looking into the licensing process in the Fall of 1998 and received my state license May 3, 1999. In 2002 I earned the Wisconsin Infant and Toddler Professional Credential and in July 2004 I earned my Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. I continue my education, attending state conferences, workshops and classes regularly. A listing of my training is below. In 2011 I will begin the process of becoming nationally accredited by the National Association for Family Child Care.
I have been married to Tom for over 20 years, and we have two grown children. My son Josh is married and he and his wife Kalie both go to school at UW Madison. Josh is a computer whiz and constantly amazes me with his entrepreneurial skills. His wife is studying graphic design. My daughter Savannah lives with them in Madison and will be starting college there in the Fall of 2011. She is a very skilled photographer and has been shooting bands, friends, and senior photos for several years. All three of them make me so proud!
When I am not working I enjoy playing games on the computer, scrapbooking and card making, and spending time with my extended family. My mom, who has also been a family child care provider for the past several years, is one of my best friends and you can often find us together shopping, eating, or gabbing.
My training over the years:
Annual CPR, First Aid & AED for Adults, Children and Infants
Annual Nutrition Training provided by WECA
Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention for Child Care Providers: Train-the-Trainer
Associate Degree, Early Childhood Education:
- Developmentally Appropriate Practice
- Child Development
- Activity Planning
- Child Growth and Development
- Children with Differing Abilities
- Early Childhood Program Planning
- Family & Community Relationships
- Guiding Children's Behavior
- Group Care
- Early Childhood Seminars
- Early Childhood Internships
- Intro to Psychology
- Oral/Interpersonal Communications
- Written Communication
- Economics
- Intro to College Math
- Intro to Sociology
Wisconsin Infant and Toddler Professional Credential:
- Infant and Toddler Credential Courses 1- 3
- Mentor/Protege Course
Workshops and Continuing Education Classes:
- Travelling the Globe: Around the World with Young Children (Presenter)
- Using the WFCCA Website and Facebook (Presenter)
- Teaching the 3 Cs: Creativity, Curiosity and Courtesy
- Music, Puppets, Poems and More!
- Team Building
- Marketing in Difficult Times
- Around the World in 80 Strings
- SEFEL Overview
- Making Sound Judgments in Difficult Situations Without Being Judgemental
- YoungStar Overview
- Program Asessment
- Caring Hands: Developing a Child Portfolio
- Business Administration Scale
- Choosing Accreditation
- Adult Learner Class for Approved Trainers
- Autism Awareness
- Oppositional Defiance Disorder
- You Can Make It - Food Mixes
- Snacks: Beyond Juice and Crackers
- Fun With Food
- Fun with Flannel (Presenter)
- Caring Hands: Literacy
- Caring Hands: Learning Styles
- Out of Sync to Sensational Kids
- Shake, Rattle & Roll
- Don't Throw It Away Yet!
- Outer Space Make and Take
- Tips & Tricks
- Why Should I Talk About Differences
- Building Literacy Skills
- Imagine All the Possibilities!
- Crazy for Kids
- Literacy Through the Year (Presenter)
- Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention for Child Care Providers
- Developing a Dialogue: Social Services and You
- CCAC Make and Take
- Resource Night
- Spring Make and Take (Presenter)
- Raising Healthy Children
- Making Books For and With Young Children
- Party, Party, Party!
- Sensory Sensations
- Parents as Partners in Early Literacy
- Fall Make and Take (Presenter)
- Sensory Integration
- You Can Make It
- Imagination Exploration Zone
- Much More Than Math
- Celebrating Differences
- From Babysitter to Business Owner
- Communicating with Parents
- Solutions That Make a Difference
- Positive Communication
- Parent Gift Ideas
- The Goals of Guidance
- Social and Emotional Competence
- Woodworking
- Sing It!
- Taming the "Wild Child"
- Caring for Multi-Ages
- Preschoolers as Hands-On Scientists
- HUM: Highly Usable Music
- Your Space/Their Space
- Junk: A Teacher's Treasure
- Remembering Our Purpose and Passion
- Family Child Care Rule Revision Orientation
- SCAN-MRT - Child Abuse Training
- ABC, 123...Colors and Shapes to See
- Introduction to the WI Model Early Learning Standards
- Get Up and Do Something Fun!
- Curriculum Around the Alphabet
- Fabulous Fieldtrips
- Splashes of Joy: Making a Difference
- What Are You Passionate About?
- Working With Families to Promote Children's Development
- Tips for Involving Family Members in your Program
- Fifty Nifty, Thrifty Marketing Tips
- Becoming a Reflective Teacher
- How to Teach Out of the Box
- Wearing the Crown: The Big Picture
- Reducing your Legal Liabilities As a Provider
- Reaching Your Retirement Goals
- Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect Mandatory Reporter Training
- Organize Schmorganize (Presenter)
- NAFCC Accreditation
- The Not So Terrible Twos
- A Place for Everything
- Fun Activities for Infants & Toddlers
- Bringing Books and Babies Together
- Setting the Stage for Creative Learning
- The Powerful Message of Sids
- Business Plan Basics for Family Child Care
- Recognizing Childhood Illness
- Making Stories Fun
- A Child's Eye View
- Reflective Practice
- Putting the Pieces Together
- Space Speaks
- Getting Started on Your Portfolio
- Leave a Legacy
- The Power of Touch
- Dancing with Bears
- How Do I Get These Kids to Behave
- Positive Behavior: School Agers
- Joy: A Part of the Mosaic
- A Music Mosaic
- Rearranging the Mosaic
- Inexpensive Supplies & Activities
- Learn & Play the Recycle Way
- Early Childhood Brain Development
- Individual Differences
- A Little of This, A Lot of That
- Conflict Management
- Effective Guidance Strategies
- The Power of Positive Insanity
- Challenges and Rewards of Working With Children with ADHD
- Early Childhood I
- Infant and Toddler Care
- Record Keeping for Family Day Care
- Microsoft Excel - Beginning
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