The Collin County Chapter of
Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TXAEYC)
The Collin County Chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TXAEYC) has been part of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 1988, serving early childhood professionals and parents and families of young children in Collin and surrounding counties.
Mission
- Provide professional development opportunities and resources for those who work for and with young children.
- Promote excellence in early childhood education for all young children.
- Build public support and understanding for activities and services that promote the healthy development and learning of all young children and their families.
- Collaborate with early childhood professionals; community charities and resources; and area elementary schools, day schools, and home care centers.
- Advocate for the children and families of Collin County, Texas.
History
The Collin County Chapter of TXAEYC (formerly CCAEYC) became a local affiliate of NAEYC in 1988. There were 25 charter members with Sherri Vasinda serving as the organization’s first president. There was a complete board and the mission was to serve early childhood professionals and parents of young children in Collin and surrounding counties.
In 2017, the Collin County Chapter of TXAEYC became a local chapter of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children. That purpose is still honored as the present board strives to work with other agencies and entities, as well as parents, serving young children. Efforts are made to collaborate with other professional organizations and to encourage high quality programming for young children. Efforts are also being made to recruit more professionals as members of this affiliate group.
Opportunities are available for interested persons to become actively involved with the Collin County Chapter of TXAEYC as we promote and support quality programs for young children in this area.
Board
The Collin County Chapter of TXAEYC’s Board of Directors serves to plan, coordinate, and oversee activities and functions of the Chapter. Candidates for the office of President, Treasurer, and Secretary are selected by a nominating committee chaired by an appointee of the current President. Nominees must be members and must have prior TXAEYC committee participation. The Collin County Chapter is seeking committee members and volunteers to serve the Collin County community of early childhood professionals. All early childhood professionals may become committee members and volunteers. The Collin County Chapter of TXAEYC Board shall reflect the diversity of the organization.
The Collin County Chapter of TXAEYC’s Board meets the first Thursday of most months (see Calendar). Members are invited to attend. Please see below for more information or to RSVP.
PRESIDENT: Gina Nichols
Past President & Chapter representative: Stephanie Wells
Treasurer: Dr. Felicity Cruz Grandjean
Secretary & Directors' Network Chairperson: Barbara Batista
AT-LARGE Member & SOCIAL MEDIA Chairperson: Kanna Madero
AT-LARGE Member & EVENTS Chairperson: Karen Frank
Events committee members: Shela Mobarak, Kristy Pulcher, & Lynn Sembach
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