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engaging and inspiring Utah's early childhood Professionals
We envision a community
where every child's potential is realized.
We envision a community
where every child's potential is realized.
Beginning June 1st, all UAEYC members will have the opportunity to vote on nominated individuals wishing to join the 2023-2024 UAEYC Governing Board. Here are the names of those individuals and where they are hoping to serve:
Ilse Wilson, Child Care Owner & Director, PRESIDENT
Sharlie Barber, Salt Lake Community College, VICE PRESIDENT
Crystal Knippers, WSU CAC, SECRETARY
Janet Wahlquist-Johnson, WSU CAC, MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Amberli Falk, Ukids, ACCREDITATION CO-CHAIR
Sarah English, San Juan School District, ACCREDITATION CO-CHAIR
Shanel Gray, RUCD Head Start, DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
Deborah Ivie, Utah State University, NORTHERN MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE
Melissa Mendez, PC TOTS, NAEYC LIAISON
Anca Neacsu, PC Tots, COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Todd Hepworth, Elementary School Professional, MEMBER AT LARGE
Christy Petersen, Kool Kidz Academy, Hospitality Chair
For your information, these individuals will be continuing in their current positions:
Jared Lisonbee, Past President
Sue Womack, Public Policy Chair
Shirlene Law, Eastern Membership Representative
Jane Valdez, Southern Membership Representative
Connie Wang, Member At Large
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Earn your early childhood college degree DEBT FREE while you work! We are currently accepting applications for those interested in earning an Associate or Bachelor degree from a public Utah higher education institution. Apply or share this opportunity today!
We have over 400 members, and with only 2 part-time staff, we rely on our Governing Board of Directors, committees comprised of community partners, members, and volunteers to make our mission become reality. We couldn't do what we do without each group of supporters!
For over 75 years UAEYC has been the premier professional association for early childhood professionals in Utah. As an affiliate of NAEYC, we work to support research-based, developmentally appropriate practices and advocate for all in our field. We re-incorporated in 1996 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We empower Utah's children by engaging and inspiring our early childhood professionals. Through leadership, advocacy, community & state-wide professional development, and scholarships, we are moving Utah's early childhood workforce toward career pathways that create commitment, inspire passion, and strengthen programs that allow young children to thrive.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our advocacy goals and strengthen career pathways for early childhood professionals in Utah. We need you!
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