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The Southern Arizona Association
for the Education of Young Children
cordially invites you to the
SAzAEYC Annual Conference
Inspire,
Engage,
Educate,
and Rejuvenate
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Student Union Memorial Center
1303 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85719
SAzAEYC wishes to express our thanks to Dean Ronald W. Marx
and the University of Arizona’s College of Education
for sponsoring and supporting this conference.
AGENDA
This year’s conference will meet primarily in the Student Union, with some sessions meeting
in the College of Education building east of the Student Union.
Registration / Networking / Exhibitor Hall
7:30 am – 8:15 am
Buffet Breakfast / Welcome / Speakers
8:00 am – 9:15 am
Morning Sessions
9:30 am – 11:00 am
Mid-morning Sessions
11:15 am – 12:45 pm
Lunch / Special Members Event
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Afternoon Sessions
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
RATE INFORMATION
The rates outlined below include:
• A full 8 hours of professional development
• A hot buffet breakfast, including seasonal fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon,
home fried potatoes, french toast with butter and maple syrup, a selection of
juices, Seattle’s Best regular and decaffeinated coffees, and Tazo teas.
• A boxed lunch with a choice of either turkey with brie and horseradish mayonnaise on a freshly baked croissant or avocado, sprouts, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers with cheese on multigrain bread, along with herbed pasta salad,
whole fresh fruit, a chocolate chip cookie and an assortment of bottled water
and soft drinks, including diet.
SAzAEYC Members:
Non-Members:
Student*:
On-Site Registration
Online Registration
$60
$70
$55
Add $10 to listed amount
Add $3 to listed amount
*Student must provide current identification number. Undergraduate students must be
enrolled in nine or more credit hours, graduate students in six or more credit hours, during the Fall 2016 semester to be eligible for the student rate.
SAzAEYC MEMBERSHIP The benefits of membership are endless, including discounts to
all SAzAEYC events and this conference. Please contact [email protected]. Your
membership marks the true professional you are by being a part of this premier early child hood education organization.
To become a member, sign up online at www.naeyc.org/membership/join. When signing
up for membership, be sure to check the “affiliate” box, and enter SAzAEYC so you can enjoy all the benefits of membership with your local affiliate, including SAzAEYC publications
and invitations. For more information email [email protected].
A limited number of scholarships for this conference may be available to current SAzAEYC
members.
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REGISTER ONLINE by following the links at www.sazaeyc.org/conference to pay with
your credit card. Please note that there is a small handling fee ($3) to register online. Only
cash and checks will be accepted by mail. We will have one computer available at the confer ence for online payments, but cash and checks are recommended for speedier service that
morning. Online registration will be open from July 20 through September 20, 2016.
REGISTER EARLY Session requests are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Are you a
school district or organization paying with a purchase order? Contact registration by email at
[email protected] or call (520) 777-0867 to ensure all participants are registered
without the delay of purchase order processing.
POSTMARK DUE DATE Pre-registrations must be postmarked by Friday, September 16,
2016. Registration and payment can be mailed to: SAzAEYC Conference, PO Box 308, Ari vaca, AZ 85601.
DIRECTIONS The University of Arizona Student Union is located south of 2nd St. on Mountain Ave. Look for conference signs and friendly volunteers to guide you to conference registration at the Student Union. Some sessions meet in the College of Education. Details will be
posted on www.sazaeyc.org.
PARKING We recommend that you carpool with friends and colleagues to the conference.
Due to recent changes effective August 15 with Parking & Transportation Services (PTS) at the
University of Arizona, the 2nd Street garage will charge the hourly rate, not to exceed $12 total.
At this time, we are working with PTS to secure a conference rate. Please plan accordingly.
POCKET MONEY Attending the conference offers the opportunity to win door prizes. In addition, plan on bringing some cash to buy raffle tickets and exhibitor offerings.
MORNING SESSIONS
#A01: Connecting Young Children to the World through Literature (NE, EE, NA, EA)
Global picture books provide an opportunity for young children to develop a sense of
connection and open-minded perspective about children from diverse global communities.
Participants will have an opportunity to interact with global literature appropriate for young
children and to consider ways of engaging children with these books through play and
artifacts. They will also be introduced to resources available through Worlds of Words.
Kathy G. Short is a professor in Language, Reading and Culture at the University of Arizona with
a focus on global children’s literature, inquiry, and intercultural understanding. She has co-au thored many books, including Teaching Globally: Reading the World through Literature and Essentials of Children’s Literature. She is director of Worlds of Words, an initiative to build bridges
across global cultures through children’s literature, and is Past President of the National Council
of Teachers of English.
#A02: STEM con el Hula Hoop (NE, EE)
El Hula Hoop tiene mil posibilidades de ensenar a niños de diferentes edades ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas de una manera divertida.
Mi nombre es Maria Teresa Garcia. He trabajado con niños hace 14 años como proveedora de
cuidado de niños pero he trabajado con niños en otras agencias desde 1991. Tengo mi CDA y sigo
yendo a clases para aprender más sobre cuidado de niños. Me encantaría ir al colegio para tomar
un degree pero primero aprender más inglés.
Mi nombre es Brenda Mercado. Trabaje como maestra en salones de clase por 34 años. Ahora
trabajo con proveedoras de cuidado de niños ayudándolos realizar su rol de maestra de niños de
varias edades. Como maestra de los cursos de CDA doy oportunidades para estudiar a todos, in dependientemente de si idioma.
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#A03: All Emotions Are Acceptable—Some Behaviors Aren’t: Brain-based
Interventions to Support Self-regulation (NE, EE)
Do you ever wonder, “What else can I do?” when it comes to challenging behaviors? This
session will discuss child brain development, self-regulation and strategies to support adult
self-awareness and positive child behavior. This session will provide hands-on experiences
and practice for real life scenarios.
Tessa Brock has her master’s degree in counseling and has been the Mental Health Coordinator
for Child-Parent Centers for over 16 years. A significant part of her role is to support classroom
teachers, family educators and parents in identifying successful strategies for staff, children and
parents both in the classroom and at home. She has been an agency lead for various professional
development topics and is an agency trainer for tools such as Crucial Conversations and CLASS
(Pre-K and Toddler).
#A04: There’s Something Grrrrreat about EveryBODY (NE, EE)
It’s often said that young children are very resilient. Well, they need to be! Resiliency is the
quality that gets them back up every time they fall down! It’s the quality that causes them to
try… and then try again! Resiliency is necessary for growth, development and learning. In
this Reggio inspired session, we will explore the characteristic of resiliency and ways that we
can nurture it in our young learners.
Students of Northern Arizona University in Yuma pursuing degrees in Early and Elementary Education, Laura Lambert and Jessica Anderson have worked in various childcare settings ranging
from preschool to high school settings. As military wives, they have first-hand experience helping
children cope with stresses brought on by military life, and they recognize the importance of helping children find inner-strength and build resiliency from a young age.
#A05: Administrators as Educational Investigators and Supporters (NE, EE, NA, EA)
Administrators today must be educational investigators who coach, explore, and cultivate success for their teachers and students. Growing future leaders requires relationship building, teamwork, and innovative strategies that form connections to people, content, and life experiences.
Kristy Esquerra is a New Teacher Mentor with Tucson Unified School District who works closely
with teachers and administrators supporting student success through collaborative/reflective con versations, data analysis, and best teaching practices. As a classroom teacher, curriculum facilitator, instructional coach, and mentor for TUSD for over 17 years, she is a passionate educator with
an unwavering belief in the potential of all children and inspiring leadership in teachers and stu dents. Currently enrolled in the Educational Leadership and Policy Ph.D. Program at the University of Arizona, she is pursuing leadership studies to further promote teacher growth and success
as leaders in the classroom. Kristy is very involved in her district by facilitating workshops in
TUSD’s Multicultural Symposiums, Reaching All Learners with Differentiated Instruction, Dazzle
with Danielson Study Group, and Gifted Pedagogy, Instruction, and Learning Environments as
well as being a member in the district’s Superintendent’s Five Year Strategic Planning Committee,
Code of Conduct Committee, Evaluation Committee, and Superintendent’s Teacher/Professional
Learning Communities Focus Group.
Rose Cota is an Assistant Principal at Vesey Elementary School serving over 700 students. She
has been an instructional leader for the Tucson Unified School District for over 20 years. She has
served the TUSD community in multiple capacities: as a Classroom Teacher, Curriculum Facilitator, Instructional Coach, Mentor, Assistant Principal, and Parent. Rose has been very involved in
her district by facilitating workshops in TUSD’s Multicultural Symposiums, Reaching All Learners
with Differentiated Instruction, Dazzle with Danielson Study Group, Professional Learning Communities and Professional Development. Rose has been successful in implementing educational
rounds through the critical friends group, and this year she formed the School Leadership Team
and Professional Learning Communities alongside her principal. She is an Arizona Master
Teacher Mentor, a RODEL Aspiring Principal and a member in the district’s Superintendent’s
Five Year Strategic Planning Committee.
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NE = New Educator / EE = Experienced Educator / NA = New Administrator / EA = Experienced Administrator
#A06: The Raising of America Documentary Film Screening and Discussion (NE,
EE, NA, EA)
From the film’s website: “The Raising of America is the first national, fully integrated media/
public engagement project that aims to reframe the way Americans look at early child health
and development.” We will watch a portion of this series and discuss it in large and small
groups. The session will end with discussions of opportunities to advocate for high quality
early childhood programming in our own community.
Emilie Pechuzal has been working as an early childhood educator in Tucson area programs for
over ten years, and currently is a classroom teacher and instructional coach at the Emily
Meschter Early Learning Center in Flowing Wells School District. She also teaches undergrad uates in the University of Arizona College of Education. Her educational background includes
masters’ degrees in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education from
Prescott College (2008) and Northern Arizona University (2015). As a teacher, her passions include STEM, music, inclusion of children with special needs, gardening, outdoor education, and
culturally inclusive practices. In her personal time, she delights in spending time with her hus band, friends, and two young daughters, as well as hiking and singing in a local choir. Emilie
hopes to help make high quality, affordable early care and education available for every family
in our Southern Arizona community. She currently serves in the SAzAEYC board as VP of Pub lic Policy and Advocacy.
Serina Holmes is a Tucson High School graduate and is currently working towards her associate’s degree in Applied Sciences in Early Childhood Education from Pima Community College.
She is inspired by her experience with the arts and from her previous studies in the Tucson High
Ethnic Studies Program. Her work with children at Second Street Children’s School is informed by
her past participation in local musical groups. She believes performing arts is a necessity when it
comes to learning.
#A07: A Synergetic Approach to Teaching and Learning (NE)
This session will explore ways in which implementation of activities can support multiple
skills development in the area of Early Childhood Education.
Shelina Walli, from Tanzania, is a lecturer at Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development in Eastern Africa. She is a PhD student at the University of Arizona in Teaching Learn ing and Sociocultural Education.
#A08: Sensory Fun: Thinking Outside the “Bin” (NE, EE)
Come and explore a varied array of sensory activities to entice and excite all learners, from
infants through teachers. Participants will use and learn the developmental applications of
many sensory materials and have the opportunity to make at least one to take home.
Maggie Christy is a career early childhood educator with decades of experience across all
ages, most recently infants. Maggie has a B.S. in Child and Family Services, a Child Develop ment certificate, and continues to attend classes and workshops. She has also taught adults in
past SAzAEYC conferences and parent seminars.
Tricia Grogan has over 20 years experience working with children, mostly in the birth to age
three group. She has attended hundreds of hours of classes and workshops, and recently com pleted the Project BEST program. Tricia has taught at NAEYC conferences in the past, as well as
leading workshops in centers where she has worked as teacher or director.
#A09: The First 1000 Days: Laying the Foundation for the Future (NE)
During the first 1000 days of life, relationships have the most critical influence in the life of a
child. Everything that is experienced as well as those opportunities that are missed forever in fluences development. In this session we will discuss the three stages of development that
highlight the first three years, the needs of each stage and the adult’s role in each stage.
Connie Espinoza works at Child & Family Resources as the Senior Program Director for
Statewide Professional Development and Accreditation Programs. She is fully certified in both the
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Program for Infant Toddler Care and Beginning Together and has a Master’s Degree in Educa tion from Northern Arizona University. She has previously served on the SAzAEYC board and cur rently sits on the First Things First Pima South Regional Partnership Council as the Educator
Representative. She has presented at various state and local conferences as well as at NAEYC’s
inaugural “Grandes Comienzos, Futuros Brillantes” initiative.
#A10: Why the Seven Essential Skills Are So Essential (NE, EE, NA)
This workshop will introduce participants to the Seven Essential Life Skills as written in Ellen
Galinsky’s Mind in the Making. Specific focus will be given to the links between these skills
and executive functions. Participants will draw connections between how the Seven Essential
Life Skills support our lives as adults, and why they are essential for developing children.
Shannon Warren works in early childhood professional development at the United Way of Tucson
and Southern Arizona and is a doctoral student in Family Studies and Human Development at the
University of Arizona’s Norton School. Her current work focuses on early childhood development,
including executive functions, and building adults capacities in supporting children’s development.
Shannon has fifteen years of professional experience in education that includes teaching in elementary and early childhood, as well as strengths-based quality improvement coaching and professional development facilitation.
#A11: The Peaceable Classroom: Guiding Children’s Violent Play at School and
Home (NE, EE, NA, EA)
In this session, participants will be presented with current research on how children make
sense of the violence they are exposed to through toys, media and first-hand experience. They
will participate in a group discussion about challenging behaviors and participate in hands-on
activities to create and gain new strategies to take back to their classrooms or centers. Partici pants will leave this session feeling empowered to reflect on their children’s play in the class room, help children learn non-violent alternatives for conflict resolution and create a sense of
safety in the classroom that promotes productive play.
Katie Kurtin is a teacher at Second Street Children’s School. She received her BA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Arizona. She has worked in classrooms all over Tucson for
seven years and is passionate about giving young children tools and resources to become progres sive, responsible and kind members of society.
#A12: Managing Stress and Conflict in Our Centers (NE, EE)
Working with children, working with staff, balancing home and work: the stressors can add
up! Learn techniques to manage stress and conflict to improve workplace climate.
Linda Pauley has a BA in Business and an MA.Ed. in Early Childhood Education. She was an
Emergent Leader, an NAEYC Legacy Leader Fellow, and a Fellow in the Harris Institute for In fant Toddler Mental Health. She has been a Director for 15 years and is an active member of
AzAEYC.
#A13: Music, Movement and Learning (NE, EE)
Music and movement experiences during the early years is necessary for children’s develop ing brains. Songs and movement are “brilliant neurological exercises” vital to intellectual de velopment. Furthermore, this multi-sensory experience develops literacy skills as well as
number knowledge and understanding. Finally, integrating music and movement makes
learning fun and meets the needs of all children.
Mike Longoria, aka Dr. Mike, has 25 years of early childhood experience as a PreK, kinder, and
special ed teacher, early childhood administrator, university professor, and independent consultant. Dr. Mike has keynoted early childhood conference nationally and has conducted staff devel opment across the country. Dr. Mike's presentations have been described as “exciting”, “power ful”, “inspiring”, and “motivational”.
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MID-MORNING SESSIONS
#B01: Explorando el Mundo Real se Aprende (NE, EE)
Los niños aprenden mejor al hacer conexiones con el mundo real. Los problemas desordena dos en el salón de clase promueven crecimiento del conocimiento, entendimiento, y la habilidad para resolver problemas mientras juegan y exploran el mundo real.
Lucero Quiroga, Leticia Velasquez y Graciela Ramirez son estudiantes de Northern Arizona University en Yuma donde buscan obtener su título en educación.
#B02: Constructivism in the Classroom: Make a Bee-line (NE, EE)
We have all heard that young children learn by “constructing” knowledge and understandings
of the world. But what does this really mean? And what does it look like in the classroom?
Through explorations of beehives and honeycomb, participants will construct deeper understandings of bee communities—AND uncover the “constructivist” learning process. Participants will construct “constructivist” learning experiences for use in their own classrooms.
Dr. Susan Stutler is Professor of Early and Elementary Education at Northern Arizona University
in Yuma.
#B03: Remixing Preschool: Teachers and Children Reclaiming Hip Hop
(NE, EE, NA, EA)
In this session, we will introduce teachers and administrators to the five main elements of hip
hop as we share our story about exploring community knowledge within our emergent curriculum design. We will then share our story about how we have remixed our preschool com munity in which we will use the CORE standards to frame hip hop through a year long
project-based exploration of visual and performing arts. We hope to demonstrate the reciprocal nature of teaching through our story of collaboration with young children.
Serina Holmes is a Tucson High School graduate and is currently working towards her associate’s degree in Applied Sciences in Early Childhood Education from Pima Community College.
She is inspired by her experience with the arts and from her previous studies in the Tucson High
Ethnic Studies Program. Her work with children at Second Street Children’s School is informed by
her past participation in local musical groups. She believes performing arts is a necessity when it
comes to learning.
Marisela Cariseo is also a Tucson local. She has worked as part of the Second Street afternoon
program for over a year in which she co-constructed the emergent curriculum with young chil dren and her co-teacher. Her familial relationships were a source of inspiration in the develop ment of her curriculum. On several occasions she has invited her uncle, a local graffiti artist, to
explore painting and muraling with her class. She enjoys exploring children's interests through
many artistic modes, especially cooking and water colors! Her commitment to children is in spiring and contagious!
#B04: An Introduction to the Adverse Childhood Experience Study (NE, EE, NA, EA)
This workshop on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) will cover how these stressful or traumatic experiences can influence a child’s behavior, their social-emotional development, and life
outcomes. ACEs are strongly related to development and prevalence of a wide range of health
problems, including substance abuse, throughout the lifespan. The workshop will also cover how
experiences in child care could be re-traumatizing for children and how a safe and nurturing environment is essential for all children. We will briefly reflect on child care providers’ own personal
experiences and how those experiences might influence how they interact with children.
Ally Baehr is the Director of Community Engagement at Make Way for Books. Ally has spent most
of her career with nonprofits and program evaluation. She volunteers for the Tucson Postpartum
Depression Coalition, is an educational surrogate parent for foster children through the Arizona
Department of Education, and is trained on the ACEs study through the ACE Consortium Strong
Communities Raise Strong Kids.
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#B05: Agency and Voice in Nonverbal Children (NE, EE)
I will provide an update on my research on encouraging voice and agency in nonverbal children. I will include methods that I find helpful in promoting agency and choice when a child
does not yet speak.
Jennifer Lichtsinn is a special needs preschool teacher and director in Green Valley, Arizona
currently pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Arizona. Jenny was assigned a home
bound multi-handicapped preschool student to provide preschool and kindergarten instruction to
in his home. Her interactions with this child changed her point of view regarding voice and agency
in nonverbal children. She is now doing research with this population and preverbal children.
#B06: Looking at the Literate Classroom (NE, EE)
Are you making the best use of your classroom learning centers? Transition times? Circle
time? We’ll discuss examples of effective classrooms, talk about goals for your class, and
plan how to intentionally add quality literacy activities to all parts of your day. You’ll walk
away with practical ideas for making literacy learning more inviting to young children as well
as a list of children’s books and teacher resources that support the process.
After earning her BA in Psychology and a California Teaching Credential from Occidental Col lege, Debbie Lingrey taught lower primary grades in Arizona and Texas. She then taught pre-K
for 15+ years in Houston, Texas where her classroom was used as an observation classroom for
Rice University’s early literacy outreach program, School Literacy and Culture (SLC). Later, as
part of her ongoing work with SLC, Debbie served as both a mentor teacher and seminar leader.
#B07: Wow This Is Fun!: Making Science Exciting through Songs and Movement
(NE, EE, NA, EA)
Science should be and can be exciting and meaningful during the early childhood years. Science and young children make perfect companions based on the child’s natural curiosity and
their love for music and expressive movement. Songs and movement can be used as a basis
for developing knowledge and understanding while promoting genuine interest in science.
Mike Longoria, aka Dr. Mike, has 25 years of early childhood experience as a PreK, kinder, and
special ed teacher, early childhood administrator, university professor, and independent consultant. Dr. Mike has keynoted early childhood conference nationally and has conducted staff devel opment across the country. Dr. Mike's presentations have been described as “exciting”, “power ful”, “inspiring”, and “motivational”.
#B08: Transforming Transitions: Creating Meaningful and Predictable Routines
throughout the Day / Transformación de las transiciones: Creación de rutinas
predecibles y significativas durante todo el día (NE, EE, NA, EA)
This session will focus on using positive language, songs, finger plays, chants and books to
help children transition throughout their day. Participants will be able to reflect on lesson
plan development and creating predictable schedules. / Esta sesión se centrará en el uso de un
lenguaje positivo, canciones, juegos con los dedos, los cantos y los libros para ayudar a los
niños de transición durante todo el día. Los participantes serán capaces de reflexionar sobre
planificación de clases y la creación de horarios predecibles.
Daniela Buchberger is an Early Literacy Coach at Make Way for Books. She has been working
with young children in a variety of different settings. She is passionate about promoting literacy
in her community. / Daniela Buchberger es una entrenadora de alfabetización temprana y trabaja por Make Way for Books. Ella ha estado trabajando con los niños pequeños en una varie dad de situaciones diferentes. Es una persona apasionada de promoción de la educación en su
comunidad.
Gloria E. Osborne is a Child Care Support Specialist for Project Me, Too. She facilitates the CSEFEL Infant/Toddler series and has worked for Easter Seals Blake Foundation for four years. /
Gloria E. Osborne trabaja para Easter Seals Blake Foundation como facilitadora de los modulos
CSEFEL (Centro de Fundaciones Sociales y Emocionales para el Aprendizaje Temprano) bajo el
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programa Project “Me Too!”. Previamente se desempeñó como entrenadora del programa Quality First. Gloria cree firmemente en la importancia de las relaciones, la confianza y el respeto
como fundamento de la salud socio emocional.
#B09: Outdoor Play: Providing a Nature Experience (NE, EE, NA, EA)
This workshop will discuss ways to incorporate positive nature experiences that can be an asset for
well-being and a valued extension of classroom or home learning. Small group discussions will focus on toddler experiences, children with different learning needs, and planning for ECERs.
Jennifer Hook (M.A. Early Childhood) has worked with children for the last 31 years. She is di rector and lead teacher at Creation Preschool.
Jane Metzger (M.S.ED) has a specialization in Special Education and works with inclusion at
Creation Preschool.
Christy Reller (M.S. ED) currently works with the toddler program in the outdoor classroom
space at Creation Preschool.
#B10: The Role of Studios in Teaching and Learning: Materials, Technology and
Rhythm & Beats (NE, EE, NA, EA)
Three Studio teachers will bring materials and create interactive experiences for participants.
They will represent the Community Studio/Materials, Cyber Studio/Coding and the Experimental Rhythm & Beats Studio/Sound Study. They will share their experiences working with children PreK through 5th grade at Ochoa Community Magnet School, a Reggio-inspired Elementary School.
Andrea Buttrick, Jane Schwartz and Quiahuitl Villegas are Reggio-inspired Studio teachers
working through the Tucson Children’s Project at Ochoa Community Magnet School, a TUSD,
Reggio-inspired elementary school. They are bringing the role of Studios to life in a kindergarten
through 5th grade public school—one of the very few public schools exploring the Reggio approach to teaching and learning in the United States. Mimi Gray coordinates this unique collaboration of TUSD and the Tucson Children’s Project.
#B11: Powerful Presentations (NE, EE, NA, EA)
Participants will learn the unique attributes of adult learning in order to create an effective,
memorable and impactful presentation.
Michelle Gallagher received her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in
Communications from the University of Oklahoma and a Master’s degree in Special Education
from Charleston State University. In her professional career, she taught pre-K, kindergarten, first,
second and third grades over the course of twenty years. She also taught Brain Based Teaching at
the University of Central Oklahoma for six years. Currently, she is the Home Based Coordinator
at Child Parent Centers. One of her responsibilities is developing meaningful and purposeful
trainings for the Family Educators within the agency. She has also developed and delivered trainings for administrators and for use across the entire agency. As a trainer, Michelle’s focus has always been on creating a useful, interactive and fun training and her hope is for participants to
walk away with meaningful information that can be used immediately, all while having a great
deal of fun!
Juliana Olivarez received an AA in Preschool Education from BYU Idaho and a BAE in Elemen tary Education from Arizona State University. She continued her education, obtaining an English
Language and Early Childhood Endorsement and is currently working on a Master’s Degree in
Deaf Studies. She currently works as a Curriculum Coach at Head Start, working with classroom
staff who teach 3- to 5-year-olds and Family Educators who work with children from birth to five
years of age by preparing and implementing curriculum experiences, identifying and attending
community field trips, behavior management, individualization and parent engagement. Over the
year, she has found out just how important it is that trainings and presentations are hands-on, en gaging learning experiences in which staff walk away with information or learning experience that
they can use immediately.
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#B12: Woodworking with Young Children (NE, EE)
This workshop will familiarize participants with basic woodworking tools and equipment.
You will learn how to teach children proper and safe use of equipment and you will learn
how to help children plan, begin and finish their own woodworking project. Ideas for setting
up a classroom woodworking center and ways to encourage children in this area will be
shared. You will have an opportunity to try tools and create your own simple project.
Jeanne Hernandez has an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and has been active
in early childhood classrooms for 30 years. She currently teaches Early-K at Risen Savior
Lutheran School in Chandler. She grew up watching her father build and create things from wood.
She has spent several years perfecting woodworking activities with young children and has pre sented this workshop in California as well as Arizona.
#B13: Entrenamiento del proyecto Empower para programas de cuidado de niños
en casa hogar con licencia del ADHS (Esta sesion es disponible solamente por
invitación del ADHS y CCGH.)
Entrenamiento de las normas del programa Empower con énfasis en alimentación saludable y
estrategias para mantener una vida activa, normas y polízas en un inicio de casa hogar. El entrenamiento abordará normas para prevención de la obesidad específicamente que incluyen
actividad física, tiempo de pantalla, nutrición, comidas en estilo familiar, CACFP, jugo de
fruta y lactancia materna. Cada CCGH recibirá un kit de recursos gratis de materiales para
ayudar a apoyar este proyecto.
Antoinette Martínez tiene experiencia en salud & servicios sociales abarcando más de 15 años.
Ella tiene un título de psicología de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona y es apasionada en cuanto
al tema desarrollo del niño. En la actualidad es una educadora de salud con El Departamento de
salud pública del Condado de Maricopa y trabaja junto con ADHS en la coordinación y la facilitación del proyecto Empower CCGH prevención de obesidad en infancia y adolescencia.
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
#C01: Singing and Moving for Bilingual Students: I Love it! / Música y movimiento
para los estudiantes bilingüe: ¡me encanta! (NE, EE, NA, EA)
Singing and moving with cognates is a powerful and meaningful experience that facilitates students’ literacy development while making an easy transition to the English or Spanish language.
Integrating expressive movement will also ground students with an extensive vocabulary within
each song (for example, song for letter D: dinosaur / dinosaurio, dollar / dolar, domino /
domino, desert / desierto). / La música y el movimiento hace que el aprendizaje emocionante
para todos los niños. El uso de canciones con el movimiento junto con las canciones que integran cognados acelera el aprendizaje y promueve la retención mientras que los estudiantes
aprenden dos idiomas (ingles y español).
Mike Longoria, aka Dr. Mike, has 25 years of early childhood experience as a PreK, kinder, and
special ed teacher, early childhood administrator, university professor, and independent consultant. Dr. Mike has keynoted early childhood conference nationally and has conducted staff devel opment across the country. Dr. Mike's presentations have been described as “exciting”, “power ful”, “inspiring”, and “motivational”.
#C02: Transforming Difficult Conversations into Learning Conversations in Early
Childhood Settings (NE, EE, NA, EA)
Participants will learn how to discern different conversation patterns and to identify effective
approaches that change a conversation from difficult to productive. Learning conversations
relate to NAEYC’s current statements on professionalism and Ethical Standards. Come pre -
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pared for an interactive session during which you will both acquire and practice skills for cre ating learning conversations with colleagues and parents.
Diana Hill is a Ph.D. Candidate and Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona in Teaching
and Teacher Education, focusing on Early Education. She has been active in Early Education for
25 years as a center director, principal, parent, and teacher educator. Nurturing the emergent
identity of each child creates a flourishing learner.
Donna Jurich is the Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at the University of
Arizona. Her work has focused on creating teacher preparation programs that contribute to the
education of young children and build on undergraduates’, mentor teachers’, and faculty’s
strengths. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Southern Arizona Association for the Edu cation of Young Children.
#C03: Born Different: A Look at Transgender and Non-Conforming Gender Children
(NE, EE, NA, EA)
Born Different is a presentation on children and adults who do not fit within the culture’s normal
definition of gender, including gender identification, gender expression and other gender norms.
This presentation will include current research, statistics and resources on gender-expansive
individuals while hearing the story of Jane Gariepy’s son, who is a transgender man. Basic
information on gender identity vs. sexual identity, current research and resources will explore
how these children develop and how we as professionals can help support these children and
their families, as well as advocate for them in environments such as school, child care and the
public. By being informed, we can accept and love them and provide them with a safe and
nurturing environment.
Jane Gariepy is a near life-long resident of Tucson, who pursued her own education locally, and
graduated from the UA in 1985 with a B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations. She then
completed her coursework to secure an Arizona State K-8 Teachers’ Certificate with an Early
Childhood Endorsement from the UA post-baccalaureate program. Jane has over 20 years of experience teaching kindergarten and pre-kindergarten at both the Tucson Unified School District
and the Catholic Diocese of Tucson. She and her husband, Peter Gariepy, have been married
nearly 29 years and have three children. Jane tells her story of being the parent of a transgen dered son while sharing valuable insights into the life of a transgendered person. (She strongly believes in advocating for the rights of transgendered and differently born people through education
and acceptance. Jane has recently written her first children’s book, also on this topic, and will be
self-publishing it later this year.)
#C04: Identity, Creativity and Materials: Considering the Role of Materials in Developing of Individual, Classroom, School and Community Identity (NE, EE, NA, EA)
This session will provide an opportunity for participants to use materials to actively experience ways to develop creativity and a sense of individual, classroom, school and community
identity.
Pauline Baker: I am a Studio teacher, artist and designer. I work with teachers on the learning
environment, curriculum design and implementation, documentation and studio projects. I also
work as a consultant for Head Start and other public and private programs in Arizona. I have
taught college and community classes focused on the role of materials in teaching and learning,
creativity, and the study of the Reggio Emilia approach to education. I am a contributor to the
books Insights and Inspirations from Reggio Emilia: Stories of Teachers and Children from North
America (published 2008), and In the Spirit of the Studio: Learning from the Atelier of Reggio
Emilia, first edition (published in 2005) and second edition (published in 2015). I am the cofounder of the Tucson Children’s Project, a non-profit organization committed to developing com munity projects that bring people and resources together in support of high quality learning expe riences through the study and inspiration of the Municipal Schools of Reggio Emilia, Italy. I re ceived an MFA degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a BFA from the University of
Colorado. I hold an Arizona Teaching Certificate to teach Art (K-12).
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#C05: Movement, Games, Songs and Verses: Circle Time at the Waldorf School
(NE, EE)
Circle time in the Waldorf early childhood classroom makes use of movement, games, songs
and verses to create class community, assist children in integrating retained reflexes, gain
pre-literacy skills, experience the seasons, build relationships and have fun. Participants will
receive information about the history and form of these circle times, and then together, they
will experience some examples of circles developed for children ages 2 through 6.
Kim Lewis is a lead nursery teacher at the Tucson Waldorf School. She currently teaches children
ages 2 -through 4 in a morning program. She holds a master’s degree in Waldorf Early Childhood
Education and has done continuing education in music, poetry, movement and the social arts. Circle time is one of her favorite parts of the teaching day.
#C06: Acting Out for “No Reason!”: How Trauma Affects Behavior and Learning
(NE, EE, NA, EA)
What is trauma and how does it impact student behavior and learning? What do we as educa tors need to know to create a safe and successful learning environment for students who have
experienced trauma? This session explores these questions along with strategies for supporting children and families who have experienced trauma.
Leona Pannabecker is a Mental Health Specialist at Child-Parent Centers, Head Start. Leona received a BS in Family and Human Development and a master’s in Social Work from ASU, and is
currently a Licensed Master of Social Work. Leona has over ten years experience as a teacher,
home visitor, counselor, and mental health specialist in early childhood.
#C07: Dr. Bob’s Favorite New Picture Books (NE, EE)
This session will share the newest and best of picture books appropriate for preK to third
grade children. Reading aloud has been proven to be the best way to engage young children
naturally into reading and these books are specifically chosen to represent a variety of genres
that read well aloud. Reading aloud is encouraged often during the day for a variety of pur poses at all levels at school and at home. Resources for teachers will be shared in addition to
the opportunity to browse through great new books.
Dr. Bob Wortman is Associate Professor of Practice in the TLS Department in the College of Education. He has 13 years experience as a K‒1 teacher, 13 years experience as a primary school
principal and 5 years experience as the Director of School Improvement (Balanced Literacy, K‒3
Programs, Early Childhood Programs and Title I) all in Tucson Unified School District. He cur rently teaches undergraduate and graduate literacy courses at the University of Arizona.
#C08: Jardinería con niños pequeños: Métodos, consideraciones y actividades (NE,
EE, NA, EA)
Acompañe al equipo de The Garden Kitchen en una actividad de intróduccion básica de jar dinería con niños pequeños. Los temas incluyen: planeación para el jardín, comprensión de la
temporada de plantación en el sur de Arizona, actividades para hacer el jardín parte del día
escolar y cómo aplicar el conocimiento en casa.
Jenn Parlin es Asistentede la Extensión Cooperativa del Condado de Pima Del Jardín a la Cocina
y obtuvo su Maestría en Salud Pública en la Universidad de Arizona. Jenn ha estado dedicada,
por casi seis años, en crear cambios ambientales saludables y en la personalización de educación
de jardinería, nutrición, y actividad física para los participantes en Del Jardín a la Cocina.
Abraham Romo es Especialista de Instrucción para la Extensión Cooperativa del Condado de
Pima Del Jardín a la Cocina y está terminando su Licenciatura en Ciencias de la Nutrición. Abra ham conduce el programa de educación temprana y tiene ocho años de experiencia trabajando
con niños en diferentes areas del cuidado infantil. Por casi dos años, ha ayudado a promover y a
educar participantes en jardinería y nutrición con Del Jardín a la Cocina.
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#C09: Bias and Social Justice: Using Literature to Engage with Children and Their
Families (EE)
Come learn about bias and social justice in children’s literature. Gain hands-on experience
critically reviewing children’s literature and learn how to engage with children and their fam ilies in discussion on topics such as equity, social roles, and prejudice.
Mona Qafisheh’s career in early childhood began as a toddler teacher in a private early learning
center in Massachusetts in 2001. Over the last fifteen years she has gained experience working in
various teaching and leadership positions, including being the director of an early learning center
for three years. Mona is currently the Quality Assurance Manager with First Things First and
holds a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education from NAU. As a bicultural Arizona native, Mona has experienced social justice issues both personally and professionally and strongly
believes in the power of children’s literature to change the world.
#C10: Beautiful Bugs and Budding Biologists (NE, EE)
Learn ways to help children and adults overcome their fear of “creepy crawlies” with Mada gascar Hissers as classroom pets. Specific methods for transforming apprehension of insects
into attitudes of care and compassion will be practiced as participants interact with these de lightful creatures. Starter kits will be available.
Patty Todd has been an early childhood educator and advocate for play-based classrooms for over
thirty years. Using the natural environment for learning opportunities and taking children into
wild places is her passion. This is her twenty fourth year as a Tucson Unified School District
PACE teacher.
#C11: Imagine Learning: Using Imagination to Express Emotions (NE, EE)
How can you paint a picture of love? In these times of standards-based curriculum, teachers
must find creative ways to nurture young children’s emotional and imaginational development. In this Reggio-inspired session, participants will use imagination, color, movement and
language to express emotions.
Haylee Dahl is an NAU student majoring in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Lily Olson works for the Arizona Early Intervention Program in Gilbert, AZ and is working on the Mas ter’s degree in Early Childhood Education at NAU. Rosanna Cuadras has 20 years of experience
in the Head Start program and has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education.
Brianna Villa is an undergraduate student at NAU majoring in Psychology with a focus in Early
Childhood Education.
#C12: Meaningful Connections for Young Children with Nature (NE, EE, NA, EA)
Cooper Center provides memorable field trip experiences that focus on positive emotional
connections between learners of all ages and the natural world. This session will focus on the
value of these experiences with young children and connecting them to the classroom.
Colin Waite is the Director of the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning (Camp Cooper),
which provides memorable day and overnight experiences to over 3,000 Southern Arizona children each year. The center is located 20 minutes west of the main campus of the University of Arizona, and its programs focus on positive experiences in nature, basic ecological concepts, and
providing learners with strategies for living more lightly on the earth.
#C13: Empower Training for ADHS Licensed Child Care Group Homes (This
session is by invitation only through ADHS and CCGH.)
Empower Standards training with an emphasis on healthy eating and active living strategies,
standards and policies in a group home setting. Training will address obesity prevention standards specifically which include physical activity, screen time, nutrition, family style meals,
CACFP, fruit juice and breastfeeding. Each CCGH participant will receive a FREE resource
kit of materials to help support this project.
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Antoinette Martinez has a background in Health and Social Services spanning over 15 years. She
has a Psychology BA from ASU and is passionate about child development. She’s currently a
Health Educator with Maricopa County Department of Public Health and working alongside
ADHS on the coordination and facilitation of the Empower CCGH Childhood and Adolescent
Obesity Prevention project.
#C14: ¿Quien Dice No Superheroes En La Escuela? Porque Jugar Es Importante!
(NE, EE, NA, EA)
Mi super poder es enseñar, cual es el tuyo? Si usted desea aprender como transformar un sa lon de clases aburrido en un entorno divertido, entretenido, e importante para sus alumnos,
ven y únete a nuestra Super Liga de Maestros!
Carla Torres, Francisca Sanez, y Maribel Chavolla son estudiantes de Northern Arizona University en Yuma, donde recibirán su certificado en Educación Primaria e Inicial. Carla es maestra de
segundo grado en Harvest Prep Academy en San Luis AZ. Maribel es maestra de prescolar en San
Luis Preescolar. Francisca trabaja como maestra sustituta para el Distrito de Yuma One, en
Yuma AZ.
3-HOUR SESSIONS
These workshops are designed to cover different material in each session. When registering, list these sessions in ALL necessary time frames as matching 1st, 2nd, or 3rd choices.
• #D01 and #D02 span the morning and mid- morning sessions.
• #D03 spans the mid-morning and afternoon sessions.
#D01 (9:30-12:45; also register for one afternoon session): Stretching Bodies,
Stretching Imaginations: Yoga Story Time (NE, EE, NA, EA)
Learn at this interactive session primarily through demonstration and participation. If you are
new to yoga, have some experience or took this workshop before—come join the fun for introduction, review and new ideas. Yoga mats and handouts will be provided; you may purchase curriculum materials at a sale rate.
Dari Johnson: Retired Early Childhood Pima County Library Presenter of “Stretching Bodies,
Stretching Imaginations Yoga Story Time"; Yoga Story Time in pre-k school settings; in-service
workshops and staff development training upon requests. Additional training includes but is not
limited to Infant Stimulation and Neuro-developmental Therapy Educators Course; NAEYC Val idator Training; Lekotek Play Program Leader; Certified Infant Massage Instructor and MiniYogis Certification.
#D02 (9:30-12:45; also register for one afternoon session): Understanding and
Helping Others to Understand LGBTQ Related Issues in our Younger Children /
Entender y Ayudar a Otros a Entender Asuntos LGBTQ Relacionados en Nuestros
Jovenes y Niños (NE, EE, NA, EA)
Same-sex parents are becoming more common to see among our family units. Transgender
student issues are becoming more common to hear about in our learning facilities. This ses sion will provide a safe place to discuss those LGBTQ issues using two books recently pub lished by the author Melisa Mel. / Padres del mismo sexo son cada vez más comúnes entre
nuestras familias. Problemas con estudiantes transgénero son cada vez más comúnes de escuchar en nuestras escuelas. Esta sesión proporcionará un lugar seguro para hablar de estos
temas LGBTQ utilizando dos libros recientemente publicados por la autora Melisa Mel.
After teaching English as a Second Language for 18 years overseas in Spain and teaching young
adults with Severe Disabilities and Severe Autism for 10 years, Melisa Mel moved her focus to being the CEO of her company From Victim to Survivor. She is known as the “Cargo Pants Girl”
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who brings all her skills together as a bilingual keynote speaker, workshop leader and presenter
who simultaneously presents in Spanish and in English. Melisa Mel has published eight books and
is currently working on her ninth book; all of which focus on vulnerable populations. Melisa Mel
comes to you holding two Master’s degrees, a PhD ABD, various nominations for national awards
for her work with victims, her philanthropy, her teaching, and her writing and she is currently a finalist for the 2016 AZ Woman of the Year Award. / Después de trabajar en la enseñanza del Inglés
Como Segundo Idioma durante 18 años en España y en la enseñanza de adultos jóvenes con discapacidades severas y Autismo severo durante 10 años, Melisa Mel cambió su enfoque a ser la
CEO de su compañía “De Víctima a Superviviente” (From Victim to Survivor). Ella es conocida
como los “La Muchacha de los pantalones de carga" (The Cargo Pants Girl) que trae todas sus
habilidades en conjunto como un presentadora bilingüe y líder de talleres. Melisa Mel ha publica do ocho libros y actualmente está trabajando en su noveno libro; todos los cuales se centran en
las poblaciones vulnerables. Melisa Mel tiene dos Maestrías, un Doctorado ABD, y varias nomi naciones para honores nacionales por su trabajo con las víctimas, su filantropía, su enseñanza y
su escritura. Actualmente es una de las finalistas para la Mujer del Año en Arizona.
#D03 (11:15-3:30; also register for one morning session): “Why Can’t We Go Up the
Slide?”: Addressing Risk in Children’s Lives (NE, EE, NA, EA)
Have you ever said, “No building above your shoulder!” or “Don’t climb up the slide!” or
“That’s too dangerous!” If so, then this workshop is for you! We will discuss the importance
of risk taking in young children’s development and assess whether too much caution is creating children who are unable to calculate risk perception and develop other crucial skills.
Carol Weisheit has been in the field of early childhood for 38 years and has experience as a
teacher, director, resource specialist and college instructor. She has presented across the US on a
variety of topics. Jessica Frederick has been a prek, kindergarten and first grade teacher and has
been in the field for five years.
SESSION SUMMARY
Morning Sessions
#A01: Connecting Young Children to the World
through Literature (NE, EE, NA, EA);
Kathy G. Short
#A02: STEM con el Hula Hoop (NE, EE); Maria
Teresa Garcia y Brenda Mercado
#A03: All Emotions Are Acceptable—Some
Behaviors Aren’t: Brain-based Interventions
to Support Self-regulation (NE, EE);
Tessa Brock
#A04: There’s Something Grrrrreat about
EveryBODY (NE, EE); Laura Lambert and
Jessica Anderson
#A05: Administrators as Educational Investigators
and Supporters (NE, EE, NA, EA); Kristy
Esquerra and Rose Cota
#A06: The Raising of America Documentary Film
Screening and Discussion (NE, EE, NA, EA);
Emilie Pechuzal and Serina Holmes
#A07: A Synergetic Approach to Teaching and
Learning (NE); Shelina Walli
#A08: Sensory Fun: Thinking Outside the “Bin” (NE,
EE); Maggie Christy and Tricia Grogan
#A09: The First 1000 Days: Laying the Foundation
for the Future (NE); Connie Espinoza
#A10: Why the Seven Essential Skills Are So
Essential (NE, EE, NA); Shannon Warren
#A11: The Peaceable Classroom: Guiding Children’s
Violent Play at School and Home (NE, EE, NA,
EA); Katie Kurtin
#A12: Managing Stress and Conflict in Our Centers
(NE, EE); Linda Pauley
#A13: Music, Movement and Learning (NE, EE);
Dr. Mike Longoria
Mid-Morning Sessions
#B01: Explorando el Mundo Real se Aprende (NE,
EE); Lucero Quiroga, Leticia Velasquez y
Graciela Ramirez
#B02: Constructivism in the Classroom: Make a Beeline (NE, EE); Dr. Susan Stutler
#B03: Remixing Preschool: Teachers and Children
Reclaiming Hip Hop (NE, EE, NA, EA); Serina
Holmes and Marisela Cariseo
#B04: An Introduction to the Adverse Childhood Experience Study (NE, EE, NA, EA); Ally Baehr
#B05: Agency and Voice in Nonverbal Children (NE,
EE); Jennifer Lichtsinn
#B06: Looking at the Literate Classroom (NE, EE);
Debbie Lingrey
#B07: Wow This Is Fun!: Making Science Exciting
through Songs and Movement (NE, EE, NA,
EA); Dr. Mike Longoria
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#B08: Transforming Transitions: Creating Meaningful
and Predictable Routines throughout the Day /
Transformación de las transiciones: Creación de
rutinas predecibles y significativas durante todo
el día (NE, EE, NA, EA); Daniela Buchberger
and Gloria E. Osborne
#B09: Outdoor Play: Providing a Nature Experience
(NE, EE, NA, EA); Jennifer Hook, Jane
Metzger, and Christy Reller
#B10: The Role of Studios in Teaching and Learning::
Materials, Technology and Rhythm & Beats
(NE, EE, NA, EA); Andrea Buttrick, Jane
Schwartz, Quiahuitl Villegas, and Mimi Gray
#B11: Powerful Presentations (NE, EE, NA, EA);
Michelle Gallagher and Juliana Olivarez
#B12: Woodworking with Young Children (NE, EE);
Jeanne Hernandez
#B13: Entrenamiento del proyecto Empower para
programas de cuidado de niños en casa hogar
con licencia del ADHS; Antoinette Martinez
Afternoon Sessions
#C01: Singing and Moving for Bilingual Students:
I Love it! / Música y movimiento para los
estudiantes bilingüe: ¡me encanta! (NE, EE,
NA, EA); Dr. Mike Longoria
#C02: Transforming Difficult Conversations into
Learning Conversations in Early Childhood
Settings (NE, EE, NA, EA); Diana Hill and
Donna Jurich
#C03: Born Different: A Look at Transgender and
Non-Conforming Gender Children (NE, EE,
NA, EA); Jane Gariepy
#C04: Identity, Creativity and Materials: Considering
the Role of Materials in Developing of
Individual, Classroom, School and Community
Identity (NE, EE, NA, EA); Pauline Baker
#C05: Movement, Games, Songs and Verses: Circle
Time at the Waldorf School (NE, EE); Kim
Lewis
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#C06: Acting Out for “No Reason!”: How Trauma
Affects Behavior and Learning (NE, EE, NA,
EA); Leona Pannabecker
#C07: Dr. Bob’s Favorite New Picture Books (NE,
EE); Dr. Bob Wortman
#C08: Jardinería con niños pequeños: Métodos,
consideraciones y actividades (NE, EE, NA,
EA); Jenn Parlin y Abraham Romo
#C09: Bias and Social Justice: Using Literature to
Engage with Children and Their Families (EE);
Mona Qafisheh
#C10: Beautiful Bugs and Budding Biologists (NE,
EE); Patty Todd
#C11: Imagine Learning: Using Imagination to
Express Emotions (NE, EE); Haylee Dahl
#C12: Meaningful Connections for Young Children
with Nature (NE, EE, NA, EA); Colin Waite
#C13: Empower Training for ADHS Licensed Child
Care Group Homes; Antoinette Martinez
#C14: ¿Quien Dice No Superheroes En La Escuela?
Porque Jugar Es Importante! (NE, EE, NA,
EA); Carla Torres, Francisca Sanez, y Maribel
Chavolla
Three Hour Sessions
#D01: Stretching Bodies, Stretching Imaginations:
Yoga Story Time (NE, EE, NA, EA); Dari
Johnson
#D02: Understanding and Helping Others to
Understand LGBTQ Related Issues in our
Younger Children / Entender y Ayudar a Otros
a Entender Asuntos LGBTQ Relacionados en
Nuestros Jovenes y Niños (NE, EE, NA, EA);
Melisa Mel
#D03: “Why Can’t We Go Up the Slide?”:
Addressing Risk in Children’s Lives
(NE, EE, NA, EA); Carol Weisheit and
Jessica Frederick
NE = New Educator / EE = Experienced Educator / NA = New Administrator / EA = Experienced Administrator
SAzAEYC
Southern Arizona Association for
the Education of Young Children
PO Box 308
Arivaca, AZ 85601
Don’t miss the 2016 SAzAEYC Annual Conference
Inspire, Engage, Educate, and Rejuvenate
The conference will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the
University of Arizona Student Union and College of Education,
1303 E. University Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85719.
Registration is due by Friday, September 16, 2016.
eight hours of professional development
three sessions • comprehensive, engaging Exhibitor Hall
NONPROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
TUCSON AZ
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