Ohio AEYC

Ohio AEYC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Shawn Holden as President-Elect and Joyce Grimes as Vice President of our Board of Directors! Their leadership and dedication will help us continue our mission of empowering all who care for, educate, and advocate on behalf of young children. Join us in congratulating Shawn and Joyce! Read more about Shawn & Joyce: https://bit.ly/414SHg9

Ohio AEYC Board Member and family child care provider, Stephanie Geneseo, is a strong advocate for early childhood education. In this news feature, Stephanie responds to Governor DeWine’s newly released budget and its proposed investments in children and families. She shares firsthand the challenges family child care providers face and why policy decisions must prioritize sustainable solutions for both educators and the families they serve. We are grateful for leaders like Stephanie who continue to use their voice to advocate for meaningful change in early childhood education. Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/e6YWZ5tX #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ChildCareAdvocacy #OhioAEYC Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Ohio Department of Children and Youth

?? We’re proud to see Jane Pernicone, one of our NAEYC/Ohio AEYC members featured in this article on Ohio’s push to implement Science of Reading in preschool classrooms. Her insights underscore the critical work early childhood educators do to nurture young learners' literacy skills. ?? Check out the full article here: https://bit.ly/4iHJJfy Let’s celebrate the voices of our dedicated members shaping the future of early literacy! #EarlyLiteracy #ScienceOfReading #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #OhioAEYC #NAEYC Kara Wente Jane Pernicone

Ohio AEYC supported the Black Child Development Institute - Ohio’s Annual Fundraising Gala! The theme was “Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers!” What an elegant evening learning about the many initiatives BCDI-Ohio has implemented to ensure that Black and Brown children and their families are able to thrive throughout Ohio. Thank you to the Ohio AEYC Staff, Board, and Members that joined us tonight: Qianna Tidmore Thea Wilson, Ed.D. Rozlyn Grant Shawn Holden Troy Hunter William Christmas, Ed.D. Inez Owens

? Ohio AEYC was honored to attend Groundwork Ohio's 20th Anniversary Luncheon, a milestone in advancing early childhood education and advocacy across our state. This special event honored the incredible contributions of Margaret Hulbert and Marcia Egbert, the founders of Groundwork Ohio, whose dedication has paved the way for positive change and set a powerful example for advocates and educators alike. We also want to acknowledge our Ohio AEYC representatives who joined us at the luncheon, reaffirming our commitment to supporting young children, families, and educators through meaningful advocacy efforts. Thank you for all that you do to strengthen the early childhood profession. Together, we continue to build a brighter future. ?? Eric Karolak, Nicole Y. Culliver, PhD, Thea Wilson, Ed.D., Joyce Grimes, Qianna Tidmore, Kimberly Tice, CAE, Joan Spoerl, Elizabeth Hibbs, Tiffany Rowland (she/her), William Christmas, Ed.D., John French Groundwork Ohio

??One week left to take Groundwork Ohio’s family survey! Do you have a child under the age of 6 in your home? Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/gQQBfUrx Parenting is difficult and Ohio's families are experiencing stress as they navigate many barriers to support their children and themselves. We are working with our partners at the RAPID Survey Project at Stanford Center on Early Childhood to gain better understanding of the experiences and parents and caregivers all over Ohio. How can your help? Take or share the family voices project survey before Tuesday, September 24th. https://lnkd.in/gQQBfUrx

If we expect to deliver on the promise of early childhood education, we MUST invest in compensation for early childhood educators! Looking forward to this session today.

We’re thrilled to announce that the call for proposals for the 2025 Ohio Early Childhood Conference is now open! We invite you to contribute your ideas and experiences as a presenter. We’re here to support you throughout the process because we believe your voice can empower and inspire early childhood educators! www.oaeyc.org/proposals

Great leaders help keep great teachers! Excellent leadership and working conditions in your program are key to attracting and keeping the best teachers. Are you ready to make a big difference in your program? Join our Early Childhood Leadership Fellowship to learn, grow, and make a big impact on your program and the children it serves. ?? Support Your Teachers:?All children need amazing teachers, and all teachers need fantastic leaders to support them and create the best conditions for teaching.? ? Improve Program Quality:?Investing in yourself as a program leader is the smartest way to improve your entire program.? ?? Long-Lasting Impact:?When leaders grow, the whole program gets better and stays strong. This means more children benefit from higher quality programs. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something special! Click the link below for more info and to sign up! https://lnkd.in/euR_ATYD #EarlyChildhoodEducation?#Leadership?#BetterPrograms?#JoinNow?#TeacherSupport