NAME THAT OHIOAN!

Hot off the printing press with some more news about extraordinary Ohioans!

Who was recently quoted as saying?

“The arts to me are the connective tissue of the human spirit.”

Answer: Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld

Whose creative dance class might you be in?

If you saw a teacher and preschoolers sitting with their legs crossed, swaying from side to side, pretending to ride the ocean waves in their boats visiting exotic destinations.

Answer: Connie Bergstein Dow

Did you know that Mimi was recently interviewed by NAEYC and used to introduce a cluster of articles focusing on young children and the performing arts?  Would you believe that our own Connie Bergstein Dow authored one of the articles included in the cluster?

Yep!  Both are featured in the March 2010 Young Children’s Journal!  This month the Journal focuses on The Performing Arts – Music, Dance and the Theater in Early Years and happened to spotlight two of our Conference PRESENTERS!  The articles address the importance of music, dance and theater for young children from infancy through the primary years.  The authors acknowledge the role the arts can play as tools for learning and how the experience that they provide can enhance children’s lives now and in the future.

Ohio AEYC/NAEYC Members can read the articles in their Journal or online in the Members Only section at www.naeyc.org.  If you aren’t a member and would like to begin receiving the Young Children Journals, you can become a member by going to www.oaeyc.org.

Conference BONUS-

Connie will be presenting a session with Zak Morgan on Saturday morning called: “Dancing, Singing, Marching & Hopping Across the Early Childhood Curriculum” and Mimi will close the conference Saturday afternoon with her session: “Include Me Out! Strategies for Inspiring All Children to Become Eager Participants.”

We have many presenters from all over Ohio sharing their expertise and knowledge throughout the conference.  We appreciate their commitment and contributions to early childhood and our conference.  If you attend the conference, don’t forget to thank them for all they do.  And WE THANK YOU for seeking the opportunity to be all that you can be for the children and families you serve! 

We can be proud to be Ohio Early Childhood professionals!

We grow ‘em strong in Ohio!

On Saturday, May 1st, the final day of the 2010 Ohio Early Care & Education Conference,  two wonderful Ohio women will be presenting.  Both are strong in mind, body and soul and neither willing to let “obstacles” get in their way of spending time with early childhood professionals at the Conference.

As you may recall in our earlier blog, Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld was involved in a serious car accident late last fall.   We’re pleased to report that Mimi is back to the business of fulfilling her job description as the “Queen of Fun.”   She thanks you for all of your support during her recovery.

Our other Ohio friend, Debbie Clement, is putting forth a good fight against breast cancer – again.  Debbie recently shared,  “I am calling this bout, Cancer, the Sequel,  because that gives me a humorous perspective to ponder everything. ”  She is recovering from surgery and appreciates the support and well wishes she receives each day.  If you are interested in dropping a note of encouragement or keeping up with her progress, visit Debbie’s blog at www.rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com“.  Debbie feels “it is my ‘responsibility’ to help in the campaign for awareness-support-education…”

To Mimi and Debbie, we send you our continued well wishes.  We hope you will join us in remembering others who need our support and encouragement, too.

 If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, you will have succeeded.    ~Maya Angelou

Top Reasons to Attend the conference.

Our team (special thanks to Beri!) came up with what we believe are the Top 10 Reasons to attend the 2010 Ohio Early Care and Education Conference (they are listed below).
But…
We want to know your reasons for attending.
Here are ours:
1. Meet people with similar interests and experiences who may help you expand your network and circle of influence.
2. Open your mind to new ideas and theories.
3. Be inspired.
4. Experience exhibits and demonstration of products or services you need.
5. Build potential partnerships and relationships that will help you personally or professionally.
6. Feel inspired to write, create or implement something new by expanding on an idea or developing a thought or using a new tool or product.
7. Receive answers to difficult or challenging questions.
8. Discover a new pathway to move your career or to fulfill your professional development needs.
9. Realize how amazing your work is with your new knowledge, skills, and motivation.
10. Grow professionally and better serve the children and families in your care.

What are yours? Please click on comment and share why you attend the Ohio Early Care and Education Conference.