Allison Houtz and Kristie Bandy share a passion for quality Early Childhood Education. Turns out, that runs in the family. Learn more.
Danielle Alexander is the Region Manager of Learning Care Group and oversees 50 Early Child Care centers in Arizona and 14 in New Mexico. The group includes centers from Tutor Time, La Petite Academy and Child Time. She shares her thoughts on the state of the early learning profession during the time of COVID-19. Learn more.
During the Week of the Young Child™ 2020, AzAEYC shared stories about how life has changed for early education programs and educators during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. This series of videos from Small Miracles ECE covers several pertinent issues that Arizona early learning centers face during the pandemic. Learn more.
How is COVID-19 impacting early childhood education in Arizona? We spoke with Sara Pederson, Director of Lincoln Learning Center in Phoenix about changes in child care and early learning during COVID-19. Learn more.
A list of resources created by Dr. Martha Muñoz for families and teachers to provide ideas to get through the day. Learn more.
Creating space, support and understanding for children helps them grow into their most authentic selves where they feel confident, connected and loved. Read Katie's story.
"We need to keep in mind that there is no special education world after school. All of these students will be together after the world of school ends. It is our job to prepare them to work and coexist with each other. It starts with our youngest learners." Meet Alisa Burroughs: AzAEYC Diversity & Equity Champion 2019. Read Alisa's story.
Tori Mueller was selected as AzAEYC's 2019 Rhian Evans Allvin and Joshua J. Allen Scholarship awardee. She's pursuing an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from Northern Arizona University. Meet Tori.
AzAEYC 2019 Outstanding Educator Kristie Scharer was honored with the award at AzAEYC’s Annual Meeting on October 5. Kristie talks about finding her niche, how to support the ECE profession, and why early educators need a soft heart and hard feet. Read Kristie's story.
Daniella Barreras of Scottsdale was selected as an 2019 NAEYC Lasting Legacy Scholar. As one of 10 recipients selected from across the U.S., she'll travel to Nashville in November to attend NAEYC's Annual Conference. Meet Daniella.