Open Discussion Forum

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1. Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

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Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

My name is Janeen Ward and I am an instructor in the Early Childhood program at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska.  I own hundreds of children's books that I read to the students in my classes, so it's hard to pick a favorite.  When I was little, I loved the Frog and Toad series.  Now I love quirky books, such as those written by Mo Willems, Bob Shea, or Michael Ian Black.  I also enjoy attending conferences and meeting children's book authors.

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Janeen Ward
Lincoln NE
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

Hello. I am Catherine Roach. I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and work in Brookfield as a 2 1/2-year old teacher for Grandma's House. I have several favorite children's books, but my absolute favorites are the books in the Come Along, Daisy series. The main character, Daisy, is just like my 2 1/2-year olds. Her adventures of being separated from her mama, being overwhelmed in a big group of ducks, and looking for the 'monster' on the farm are similar to the problems and play themes my littles experience. When I was little I loved the Happy Hollister series-their family had so much fun and so many adventures!

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Catherine Roach
Milwaukee WI
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:40 AM
From: Janeen Ward
Subject: Introduce yourself!

My name is Janeen Ward and I am an instructor in the Early Childhood program at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska.  I own hundreds of children's books that I read to the students in my classes, so it's hard to pick a favorite.  When I was little, I loved the Frog and Toad series.  Now I love quirky books, such as those written by Mo Willems, Bob Shea, or Michael Ian Black.  I also enjoy attending conferences and meeting children's book authors.

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Janeen Ward
Lincoln NE
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

Janeen, I LOVE Mo Willems -- along with every kid I know! He's really great at responding to correspondence from children, too; we got a signed drawing of Pigeon at my school in RI!

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Chris Amirault
Affiliate Advisory Council
Mérida, Yucatán, México
camirault@naeyc.org
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-05-2017 06:33 AM
From: Catherine Roach
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello. I am Catherine Roach. I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and work in Brookfield as a 2 1/2-year old teacher for Grandma's House. I have several favorite children's books, but my absolute favorites are the books in the Come Along, Daisy series. The main character, Daisy, is just like my 2 1/2-year olds. Her adventures of being separated from her mama, being overwhelmed in a big group of ducks, and looking for the 'monster' on the farm are similar to the problems and play themes my littles experience. When I was little I loved the Happy Hollister series-their family had so much fun and so many adventures!

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Catherine Roach
Milwaukee WI
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:40 AM
From: Janeen Ward
Subject: Introduce yourself!

My name is Janeen Ward and I am an instructor in the Early Childhood program at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska.  I own hundreds of children's books that I read to the students in my classes, so it's hard to pick a favorite.  When I was little, I loved the Frog and Toad series.  Now I love quirky books, such as those written by Mo Willems, Bob Shea, or Michael Ian Black.  I also enjoy attending conferences and meeting children's book authors.

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Janeen Ward
Lincoln NE
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

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Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

I had the pleasure of seeing Mo Willems, Dan Santat, and Laurie Keller last fall at the NAEYC Conference in L.A.  It was amazing!

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Janeen Ward
Lincoln NE
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-05-2017 09:15 AM
From: Chris Amirault
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Janeen, I LOVE Mo Willems -- along with every kid I know! He's really great at responding to correspondence from children, too; we got a signed drawing of Pigeon at my school in RI!

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Chris Amirault
Affiliate Advisory Council
Mérida, Yucatán, México
camirault@naeyc.org
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 05-05-2017 06:33 AM
From: Catherine Roach
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello. I am Catherine Roach. I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and work in Brookfield as a 2 1/2-year old teacher for Grandma's House. I have several favorite children's books, but my absolute favorites are the books in the Come Along, Daisy series. The main character, Daisy, is just like my 2 1/2-year olds. Her adventures of being separated from her mama, being overwhelmed in a big group of ducks, and looking for the 'monster' on the farm are similar to the problems and play themes my littles experience. When I was little I loved the Happy Hollister series-their family had so much fun and so many adventures!

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Catherine Roach
Milwaukee WI
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:40 AM
From: Janeen Ward
Subject: Introduce yourself!

My name is Janeen Ward and I am an instructor in the Early Childhood program at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska.  I own hundreds of children's books that I read to the students in my classes, so it's hard to pick a favorite.  When I was little, I loved the Frog and Toad series.  Now I love quirky books, such as those written by Mo Willems, Bob Shea, or Michael Ian Black.  I also enjoy attending conferences and meeting children's book authors.

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Janeen Ward
Lincoln NE
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

Hi,
My name is Becky Lewis and I have been a preschool lead teacher and a substitute elementary teacher for the past several years. Recently I got a job doing in home preschool instruction. It's all new, so wish me luck!

Nice to "meet" everyone!


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Rebecca Lewis
Education Coordinator
Historic South Initiative
Toledo OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-05-2017 06:33 AM
From: Catherine Roach
Subject: Introduce Yourself

Hello. I am Catherine Roach. I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and work in Brookfield as a 2 1/2-year old teacher for Grandma's House. I have several favorite children's books, but my absolute favorites are the books in the Come Along, Daisy series. The main character, Daisy, is just like my 2 1/2-year olds. Her adventures of being separated from her mama, being overwhelmed in a big group of ducks, and looking for the 'monster' on the farm are similar to the problems and play themes my littles experience. When I was little I loved the Happy Hollister series-their family had so much fun and so many adventures!

------------------------------
Catherine Roach
Milwaukee WI

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:40 AM
From: Janeen Ward
Subject: Introduce yourself!

My name is Janeen Ward and I am an instructor in the Early Childhood program at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska.  I own hundreds of children's books that I read to the students in my classes, so it's hard to pick a favorite.  When I was little, I loved the Frog and Toad series.  Now I love quirky books, such as those written by Mo Willems, Bob Shea, or Michael Ian Black.  I also enjoy attending conferences and meeting children's book authors.

------------------------------
Janeen Ward
Lincoln NE

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

I love Come Along Daisy! The illustrations are my most favorite!

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Stephanie Kelley
Early Head Start Teacher
Verner Center for Early Learning
Asheville NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-05-2017 06:33 AM
From: Catherine Roach
Subject: Introduce Yourself

Hello. I am Catherine Roach. I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and work in Brookfield as a 2 1/2-year old teacher for Grandma's House. I have several favorite children's books, but my absolute favorites are the books in the Come Along, Daisy series. The main character, Daisy, is just like my 2 1/2-year olds. Her adventures of being separated from her mama, being overwhelmed in a big group of ducks, and looking for the 'monster' on the farm are similar to the problems and play themes my littles experience. When I was little I loved the Happy Hollister series-their family had so much fun and so many adventures!

------------------------------
Catherine Roach
Milwaukee WI

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:40 AM
From: Janeen Ward
Subject: Introduce yourself!

My name is Janeen Ward and I am an instructor in the Early Childhood program at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska.  I own hundreds of children's books that I read to the students in my classes, so it's hard to pick a favorite.  When I was little, I loved the Frog and Toad series.  Now I love quirky books, such as those written by Mo Willems, Bob Shea, or Michael Ian Black.  I also enjoy attending conferences and meeting children's book authors.

------------------------------
Janeen Ward
Lincoln NE

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

Stephanie, that is one of my favorites too!  I used to use that line with my own kids when they would fall behind at the park or in the store.  They are almost out of high school and I STILL catch myself sometimes calling out "Come along Daisy!"

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Jeanine Woltman
Lead Home Visitor
Cooperative Association for Special Education
Glen Ellyn IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-18-2018 08:39 AM
From: Stephanie Kelley
Subject: Introduce Yourself

I love Come Along Daisy! The illustrations are my most favorite!

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Stephanie Kelley
Early Head Start Teacher
Verner Center for Early Learning
Asheville NC

Original Message:
Sent: 05-05-2017 06:33 AM
From: Catherine Roach
Subject: Introduce Yourself

Hello. I am Catherine Roach. I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and work in Brookfield as a 2 1/2-year old teacher for Grandma's House. I have several favorite children's books, but my absolute favorites are the books in the Come Along, Daisy series. The main character, Daisy, is just like my 2 1/2-year olds. Her adventures of being separated from her mama, being overwhelmed in a big group of ducks, and looking for the 'monster' on the farm are similar to the problems and play themes my littles experience. When I was little I loved the Happy Hollister series-their family had so much fun and so many adventures!

------------------------------
Catherine Roach
Milwaukee WI

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:40 AM
From: Janeen Ward
Subject: Introduce yourself!

My name is Janeen Ward and I am an instructor in the Early Childhood program at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska.  I own hundreds of children's books that I read to the students in my classes, so it's hard to pick a favorite.  When I was little, I loved the Frog and Toad series.  Now I love quirky books, such as those written by Mo Willems, Bob Shea, or Michael Ian Black.  I also enjoy attending conferences and meeting children's book authors.

------------------------------
Janeen Ward
Lincoln NE

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

Hi My name is Dorothy and I am from Chennai, INDIA. We are setting up an Early Learning Center and we are super excited to be part of NAEYC. My favourite book is The GRUFFALO!

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DOROTHY THOMAS
CASAGRAND BRIGHTKIDS
CHENNAI TAMIL TN
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:40 AM
From: Janeen Ward
Subject: Introduce Yourself

My name is Janeen Ward and I am an instructor in the Early Childhood program at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska.  I own hundreds of children's books that I read to the students in my classes, so it's hard to pick a favorite.  When I was little, I loved the Frog and Toad series.  Now I love quirky books, such as those written by Mo Willems, Bob Shea, or Michael Ian Black.  I also enjoy attending conferences and meeting children's book authors.

------------------------------
Janeen Ward
Lincoln NE

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

Hi! My name is Cynthia. I am a preschool director in Maplewood NJ. I really have a lot of favorite children's books, but I do enjoy reading Pete the Cat to my students.

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Cynthia Hicks
Springfield NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

Hello! My name is Ankit Shah. I currently work as a RTI teacher within Educational Solutions Company.  I have my Bachelors of Education in Early Childhood Education from University of Toledo. Afterwards, I taught 1st & 2nd grades in diverse elementary settings, which include IBO Magnet, Title I, and K-12 Charter School. After teaching for 5 years, I went onto pursue my Masters in Education in Higher Education Administration with Specialization in Student Affairs. After completing my masters degree, I worked within Career Development for about 5 years. I am currently in the process of exploring and wanting to pursue Ph.D degree that will authentically combine K-12 & Higher Education. I am quite excited to begin my new academic journey!!

My favorite children books include: The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear.  It also helps that my own children love to read this particular book!!

------------------------------
Ankit Shah
Educational Academy for Boys and Girls
Columbus OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:55 AM
From: Cynthia Hicks
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hi! My name is Cynthia. I am a preschool director in Maplewood NJ. I really have a lot of favorite children's books, but I do enjoy reading Pete the Cat to my students.

------------------------------
Cynthia Hicks
Springfield NJ
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

hi.  what is an RTI teacher?  thanks!

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Stephanie Mock
PennAEYC
Harrisburg PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 11:37 AM
From: Ankit Shah
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello! My name is Ankit Shah. I currently work as a RTI teacher within Educational Solutions Company.  I have my Bachelors of Education in Early Childhood Education from University of Toledo. Afterwards, I taught 1st & 2nd grades in diverse elementary settings, which include IBO Magnet, Title I, and K-12 Charter School. After teaching for 5 years, I went onto pursue my Masters in Education in Higher Education Administration with Specialization in Student Affairs. After completing my masters degree, I worked within Career Development for about 5 years. I am currently in the process of exploring and wanting to pursue Ph.D degree that will authentically combine K-12 & Higher Education. I am quite excited to begin my new academic journey!!

My favorite children books include: The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear.  It also helps that my own children love to read this particular book!!

------------------------------
Ankit Shah
Educational Academy for Boys and Girls
Columbus OH
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:55 AM
From: Cynthia Hicks
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hi! My name is Cynthia. I am a preschool director in Maplewood NJ. I really have a lot of favorite children's books, but I do enjoy reading Pete the Cat to my students.

------------------------------
Cynthia Hicks
Springfield NJ
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

Hello

My name is Ron Johnson. I am an Exceptional Education Teacher ? I am the founder and CEO of A Foundation of Children United to Succeed. My wife and I operate a Family Child Care & Learning Center I have to say that my favorite children's book is Amazing Grace. It's a book which I have been reading quite often to children even in my fifth grade class due to the relevance of teaching morals, values, and ethics.

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Ronald Johnson
President / Founder
F.O.C.U.S. Academy, LLC
Chester VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-05-2017 05:23 AM
From: Stephanie Mock
Subject: Introduce Yourself

hi.  what is an RTI teacher?  thanks!

------------------------------
Stephanie Mock
PennAEYC
Harrisburg PA

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 11:37 AM
From: Ankit Shah
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello! My name is Ankit Shah. I currently work as a RTI teacher within Educational Solutions Company.  I have my Bachelors of Education in Early Childhood Education from University of Toledo. Afterwards, I taught 1st & 2nd grades in diverse elementary settings, which include IBO Magnet, Title I, and K-12 Charter School. After teaching for 5 years, I went onto pursue my Masters in Education in Higher Education Administration with Specialization in Student Affairs. After completing my masters degree, I worked within Career Development for about 5 years. I am currently in the process of exploring and wanting to pursue Ph.D degree that will authentically combine K-12 & Higher Education. I am quite excited to begin my new academic journey!!

My favorite children books include: The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear.  It also helps that my own children love to read this particular book!!

------------------------------
Ankit Shah
Educational Academy for Boys and Girls
Columbus OH

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:55 AM
From: Cynthia Hicks
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hi! My name is Cynthia. I am a preschool director in Maplewood NJ. I really have a lot of favorite children's books, but I do enjoy reading Pete the Cat to my students.

------------------------------
Cynthia Hicks
Springfield NJ

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

RTI is Response to Intervention. It is a strategy used to provide additional instruction to students who may be struggling in the areas or reading or math. It can also be used for behavior modification plans.

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Ronald Johnson
President / Founder
F.O.C.U.S. Academy, LLC
Chester VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-05-2017 05:23 AM
From: Stephanie Mock
Subject: Introduce Yourself

hi.  what is an RTI teacher?  thanks!

------------------------------
Stephanie Mock
PennAEYC
Harrisburg PA

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 11:37 AM
From: Ankit Shah
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello! My name is Ankit Shah. I currently work as a RTI teacher within Educational Solutions Company.  I have my Bachelors of Education in Early Childhood Education from University of Toledo. Afterwards, I taught 1st & 2nd grades in diverse elementary settings, which include IBO Magnet, Title I, and K-12 Charter School. After teaching for 5 years, I went onto pursue my Masters in Education in Higher Education Administration with Specialization in Student Affairs. After completing my masters degree, I worked within Career Development for about 5 years. I am currently in the process of exploring and wanting to pursue Ph.D degree that will authentically combine K-12 & Higher Education. I am quite excited to begin my new academic journey!!

My favorite children books include: The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear.  It also helps that my own children love to read this particular book!!

------------------------------
Ankit Shah
Educational Academy for Boys and Girls
Columbus OH

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:55 AM
From: Cynthia Hicks
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hi! My name is Cynthia. I am a preschool director in Maplewood NJ. I really have a lot of favorite children's books, but I do enjoy reading Pete the Cat to my students.

------------------------------
Cynthia Hicks
Springfield NJ

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
------------------------------

RTI has been considered in the Diverse Learners community as a "workaround" that allows public schools to provide educational interventions without having to specifically identify a learning issue, without having to do any individual evaluations (costly...) AND without having to gain parental approval for pull-out work. That doesn't mean there are not great outcomes in may instances of RTI. Just that it is seen by many of us "spec ed parents" as a circumvention to get around the formal process of doing academic interventions for children who are struggling.

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Mars April Caulton
Teacher & Teaching Artist
Chicago IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-14-2018 06:16 PM
From: Ronald Johnson
Subject: Introduce Yourself

RTI is Response to Intervention. It is a strategy used to provide additional instruction to students who may be struggling in the areas or reading or math. It can also be used for behavior modification plans.

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Ronald Johnson
President / Founder
F.O.C.U.S. Academy, LLC
Chester VA

Original Message:
Sent: 05-05-2017 05:23 AM
From: Stephanie Mock
Subject: Introduce Yourself

hi.  what is an RTI teacher?  thanks!

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Stephanie Mock
PennAEYC
Harrisburg PA

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 11:37 AM
From: Ankit Shah
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello! My name is Ankit Shah. I currently work as a RTI teacher within Educational Solutions Company.  I have my Bachelors of Education in Early Childhood Education from University of Toledo. Afterwards, I taught 1st & 2nd grades in diverse elementary settings, which include IBO Magnet, Title I, and K-12 Charter School. After teaching for 5 years, I went onto pursue my Masters in Education in Higher Education Administration with Specialization in Student Affairs. After completing my masters degree, I worked within Career Development for about 5 years. I am currently in the process of exploring and wanting to pursue Ph.D degree that will authentically combine K-12 & Higher Education. I am quite excited to begin my new academic journey!!

My favorite children books include: The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear.  It also helps that my own children love to read this particular book!!

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Ankit Shah
Educational Academy for Boys and Girls
Columbus OH

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:55 AM
From: Cynthia Hicks
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hi! My name is Cynthia. I am a preschool director in Maplewood NJ. I really have a lot of favorite children's books, but I do enjoy reading Pete the Cat to my students.

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Cynthia Hicks
Springfield NJ

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

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Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
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Hi! I'm Chris Amirault. A native New Englander, I have been working as an early childhood systems consultant for the last year while my family lives in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, and in July we'll be moving up to Tulsa, Oklahoma where I'll be a school director with Tulsa Educare -- a thrilling new position, organization, and community! I'm a member of the NAEYC Affiliate Advisory Council and am really happy about Hello!

My favorite children's book, without question, is "Amazing Grace," which is a deeply human book discussing a number of important issues related to family, culture, and identity in honest, thoughtful ways.

It's great to meet y'all virtually!

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Chris Amirault
Affiliate Advisory Council
Mérida, Yucatán, México
camirault@naeyc.org
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:55 AM
From: Cynthia Hicks
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hi! My name is Cynthia. I am a preschool director in Maplewood NJ. I really have a lot of favorite children's books, but I do enjoy reading Pete the Cat to my students.

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Cynthia Hicks
Springfield NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

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Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
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Oh I love the Amazing Grace books!  We have a few of them at our house!

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Lydia M. Bowers
NAEYC Affiliate Advisory Council
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 12:03 PM
From: Chris Amirault
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hi! I'm Chris Amirault. A native New Englander, I have been working as an early childhood systems consultant for the last year while my family lives in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, and in July we'll be moving up to Tulsa, Oklahoma where I'll be a school director with Tulsa Educare -- a thrilling new position, organization, and community! I'm a member of the NAEYC Affiliate Advisory Council and am really happy about Hello!

My favorite children's book, without question, is "Amazing Grace," which is a deeply human book discussing a number of important issues related to family, culture, and identity in honest, thoughtful ways.

It's great to meet y'all virtually!

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Chris Amirault
Affiliate Advisory Council
Mérida, Yucatán, México
camirault@naeyc.org
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:55 AM
From: Cynthia Hicks
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hi! My name is Cynthia. I am a preschool director in Maplewood NJ. I really have a lot of favorite children's books, but I do enjoy reading Pete the Cat to my students.

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Cynthia Hicks
Springfield NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

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Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
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Hello Everyone!
I am Rhonda Perez, an infant toddler specialist from Skip-a-Long Child Care Connection in Peoria, Illinois. I recently changed from being the director of a child care center to my current position and I am loving it!
I have a few favorite books: The Book With No Pictures/ Bear Snores On series/ The Little Mouse,  the Red-Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear/ Tops and Bottoms/ Dinosaur Roar/The Color of My Days. Children's books for adults...Roxaboxen and the Dot.

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Rhonda Perez
Infant Toddler Specialist
SAL Child Care Connection
Peoria, IL
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-06-2017 09:08 AM
From: Lydia Bowers
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Oh I love the Amazing Grace books!  We have a few of them at our house!

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Lydia M. Bowers
NAEYC Affiliate Advisory Council
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 12:03 PM
From: Chris Amirault
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hi! I'm Chris Amirault. A native New Englander, I have been working as an early childhood systems consultant for the last year while my family lives in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, and in July we'll be moving up to Tulsa, Oklahoma where I'll be a school director with Tulsa Educare -- a thrilling new position, organization, and community! I'm a member of the NAEYC Affiliate Advisory Council and am really happy about Hello!

My favorite children's book, without question, is "Amazing Grace," which is a deeply human book discussing a number of important issues related to family, culture, and identity in honest, thoughtful ways.

It's great to meet y'all virtually!

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Chris Amirault
Affiliate Advisory Council
Mérida, Yucatán, México
camirault@naeyc.org
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:55 AM
From: Cynthia Hicks
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hi! My name is Cynthia. I am a preschool director in Maplewood NJ. I really have a lot of favorite children's books, but I do enjoy reading Pete the Cat to my students.

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Cynthia Hicks
Springfield NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

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Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
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I know the kids always love Pete the Cat!

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Stephanie Mock
PennAEYC
Harrisburg PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 10:55 AM
From: Cynthia Hicks
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hi! My name is Cynthia. I am a preschool director in Maplewood NJ. I really have a lot of favorite children's books, but I do enjoy reading Pete the Cat to my students.

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Cynthia Hicks
Springfield NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1.Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

------------------------------
Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
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Jennifer Burrell, Orange County, California: Where the Wild Things Are  My first son is named Max, and we had so much fun reading and acting out that book.  He is now 28 (!), so it is a great memory. Thanks for starting this thread - great idea!

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Jennifer Burrell
Orange County, CA
OCAEYC
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1. Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

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Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
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Jennifer

I agree!! Where the Wild Things Are is an amazing adventure that my son (now 14)  really loved -- I could probably still recite the whole story with actions and everything because we read it several times a day, every day.  There are so many ways to use the story in a classroom or at home.

Shawna

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Shawna Daniels
Carrboro NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 12:35 PM
From: Jennifer Burrell
Subject: Introduce Yourself

Jennifer Burrell, Orange County, California: Where the Wild Things Are  My first son is named Max, and we had so much fun reading and acting out that book.  He is now 28 (!), so it is a great memory. Thanks for starting this thread - great idea!

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Jennifer Burrell
Orange County, CA
OCAEYC

Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1. Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

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Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
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Good Morning

My name is Joan Lundbohm
I was born in Brooklyn, New York and live in Mission Viejo, CA

My favorite book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle because there are so many things to teach children from that book from the life cycle of a butterfly to healthy eating to tissue paper art and the fact that Eric Carle is still alive and answers letters from preschool teachers!!

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Joan Lundbohm
Mission Viejo CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1. Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

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Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
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Hi.  My name is Stephanie Siegel-Mock.  I'm the Director of Public Policy and Outreach for PennAEYC (Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children.  I've worked as a Teacher's Assistant in a Head Start classroom and as an Early Head Start Home Visitor.  Originally from NY.  Now live in Lebanon County PA and work in Harrisburg PA.  Have to think about favorite book...

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Stephanie Siegel-Mock
PennAEYC
Harrisburg PA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1. Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

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Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
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Hi everyone--

I'm Michael Coventry, Director of Digital Content Strategy at NAEYC. I'm originally from Shelbyville, Illinois, but I've lived in DC for 27 years.  My favorite children's books have always been ANYTHING involving Curious George.  I especially enjoyed "Curious George Rides a Bike" because I was always excited to go on bike rides with my mom and sister.

As a side note:   Gilmar and I work together as a team with the interest forums and their facilitators, and we also are the folks who built and manage the Hello space.  You won't hear from me much, but I'm avidly reading and enjoying the conversations that are happening here, and am working with Gilmar to make this space the best online space for the early childhood community that it can be.  Feel free to reach out to me and Gilmar for help with anything related to Hello.  We have a shared email address for you to use: hello@naeyc.org.

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Michael Coventry
Director, Digital Content Strategy
NAEYC
Washington DC
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1. Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

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Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
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Hey, I am Pauline West, known to friends as Pat.I teach preschoolers in North Carolina. Children and reading are my passions in life. Eric Carle is my favorite author. I am eager to participate in this forum.

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[Pauline] [West]
[Lead Teacher, NCPreK]
[KinderCare Learning Center]
[Fayetteville ] [NC]
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2017 12:53 PM
From: Michael Coventry
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hi everyone--

I'm Michael Coventry, Director of Digital Content Strategy at NAEYC. I'm originally from Shelbyville, Illinois, but I've lived in DC for 27 years.  My favorite children's books have always been ANYTHING involving Curious George.  I especially enjoyed "Curious George Rides a Bike" because I was always excited to go on bike rides with my mom and sister.

As a side note:   Gilmar and I work together as a team with the interest forums and their facilitators, and we also are the folks who built and manage the Hello space.  You won't hear from me much, but I'm avidly reading and enjoying the conversations that are happening here, and working with Gilmar to make this space the best online space for the early childhood community that it can be.  Feel free to reach out to me and Gilmar for help with anything related to Hello.  We have a shared email address for you to use: hello@naeyc.org.

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Michael Coventry
Director, Digital Content Strategy
NAEYC
Washington DC
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-03-2017 02:32 PM
From: Gilmar Rosas
Subject: Introduce yourself!

Hello everyone,

One of the great things about this community is ability make connections with one another.

Our community gets bigger every day. Many of you already know one another, while others are brand-new faces. I feel like it's time that we
take a little time to introduce ourselves!

1. Share your name
2. Where you're from
3. Your favorite children's book and why?

I'll kick us off: I'm Gilmar, the Community Manager of Hello, and I live in Washington, DC but was born in Los Angeles, CA. My favorite children's book is actually a series: The Magic Treehouse books. I loved how each book had a different theme and involved lots of fun time travel!

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Gilmar Rosas
Community Manager
NAEYC
hello@naeyc.org
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