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I bumped into one of my awesome students at the NAEYC Conference in Anaheim, CA

At the NAEYC Conference with my fellow DCAEYC Board members. 

I am always excited about making new connections. Hearing what Idaho and Alabama state colleges are doing for ECE was helpful. Different states, similar challenges...

We (DCAEYC) hosted Dan Wuori's Book Talk at the University of the District of Columbia. Wonderful to have my students in attendance! 

With Dan Wuori and Abena Ocran-Jackson at the University of the District of Columbia. It was a pleasure to have CDA Council with us. 

It is always a delight to see long-time colleagues. Chris, Executive Director of DCAEYC, and Ms. Mason of OSSE. 

Fighting for equity while early childhood educators were deemed essential but were not given a priority for vaccination.

At DC Early EdX, I shared the importance of advocating and being engaged in the work to have a seat at the table while decisions are being made about and for early childhood profession and educators. 

Wearing the "medical professional" hat and spending time with little people. Classroom coverage issues...

Opening the 2022 NAEYC Annual Conference, here in Washington, DC with my fellow educators. It was a week to remember, packed with energy!

Making new friends and sharing the excitement with old time colleagues...Always excited to meet new educators. Extra special when they are from Turkey!

Meeting the amazing Dan Wuori in person (finally!) was one of the highlights of the week. National, state and local policies on Early Childhood Education (as referred to by the government, "child care" issues and wins.  

On a panel, talking about WeVision Early Ed, the new initiative developed and funded by the Bainum Family Foundation. With colleagues and two powerhouses of early childhood in DC; Marica Cox-Mitchell and Maurice Sykes. 

On a panel, talking about WeVision Early Ed, the new initiative developed and funded by the Bainum Family Foundation. With colleagues and two powerhouses of early childhood in DC; Marica Cox-Mitchell and Maurice Sykes. 

Presenting with my colleague Sally D'italia on Boundaries in Leadership. It was amazing to see close to 400 participants registering. Some chose to sit on the floor (special thank you to all for bearing this the whole time!) while others were not able to come in due to room capacity. 

Presenting with my colleague Sally D'italia on Boundaries in Leadership. It was amazing to see close to 400 participants registering. Some chose to sit on the floor (special thank you to all for bearing this the whole time!) while others were not able to come in due to room capacity. 

With my DC Early Learning Collaborative colleague...We could not do it without him. 

With my DCAEYC Team, it is always great to meet a new member. Past President, Dr. Robert Gundling and Member- At Large, Jackie Hines.