Welcome to our Bucks County chapter of PennAEYC's page!
Our vision is to lead in the promotion of excellence in early childhood education in Bucks County.
Inspired by our rich, decades-long history as BCAEYC, the Bucks County Chapter, PennAEYC continues its work in the promotion of high quality early learning and childhood programs for all children. Acknowledging that the key to quality lies in a highly competent and creative professional staff, we offer workshops on a variety of topics to foster the growth and development of early childhood professionals. Our Focus Groups bring together staff and administrators for networking, problem-solving, and support. Each year, we honor the best of our profession through our Outstanding Educator Awards program. Finally, we continue to advocate on behalf of the needs, rights, and well-being of young children through our annual Advocacy Breakfast and events, which brings together political representatives, community leaders, and educators to collectively forward our mission.
We invite you to learn more about us and to join us in this important work at http://buckspennaeyc.com!
Our Mission is to:
- To increase public awareness and understanding of the needs and rights of all young children, families, and early childhood educators through advocacy and public policy initiatives.
- To create and promote professional development opportunities for early childhood educators.
- To advocate for standards of professional practice and quality in early childhood education.
- To model inclusiveness and respect for diversity in our profession.
Our Values:
In pursuit of our mission, Bucks County Chapter PennAEYC is committed to these values:
- Support for children and families to ensure the early years are ones in which children can grow, learn, and develop to their full potential.
- Advocacy for inclusion of all children in early childhood programs in Bucks County.
- Collaboration and advocacy for quality in all early childhood programs.
- Respect for diverse views and perspectives related to developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood care and education.
- Creation of a welcoming environment in which all individuals can participate fully in the organization.
- Cultivation of a strong, vibrant structure for our organization.
- Encouragement, support, and opportunities for the professional development of early childhood educators and caregivers.
- Recognition for the profession of early childhood education and care.
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Bucks County Contacts
Roseann Fry, VP Organizational Development – rgf345@aol.com
Kathe Bryner, PennAEYC Representative – bikesandtikes@gmail.com
Jaime Robb, VP of Communication – Justchildren4@aol.com
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Chapter Leadership
| President
6/2021-6/2023 |
Kathleen Carmona
Neshaminy Kids Club |
carmonamax23@gmail.com |
| Past President
6/2021-6/2022 |
Jane Mahler
|
mahlerjane@gmail.com |
| Secretary
6/2021-6/2022 |
Jennifer Thompson
Emilie Christian Day School |
jthompson@emilieumc.com |
| Vice-Pres. Programs
6/2021-6/2023 |
Deb Secchia
Circle of Friends |
deb.secchia@cofpreschoolnewtown.org
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| Vice-Pres. Communication
Social Media/Newsletter 6/2021-6/2023 |
Jaime Robb
Just Children Child Center – Grant Ave. |
Justchildren4@aol.com |
| VP Organizational Development
6/2020-6/2022 |
Roseann Fry
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rgf345@aol.com
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| Treasurer
6/2021-6/2023 |
Laura Hudson
|
llhudson@verizon.net
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| PennAEYC Representative
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Kathe Bryner
Bucks IU |
bikesandtikes@gmail.com |
| Website
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Kathe Bryner
Bucks IU #22 |
bikesandtikes@gmail.com
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| Advocacy Chair
Advocacy Breakfast: Co-Chair |
Carrie Walinsky
Kol Emet Preschool |
cwalinsky@kolemet.org |
| Advocacy Breakfast:
Co-Chair |
Dawn Stear
First Friends Childcare |
firstfriends@comcast.net
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| Professional Development | Alison Angelaccio
Bucks County Community College |
Alison.angelaccio@bucks.edu
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| Faith Based Focus Group
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Deb Secchia
Circle of Friends |
deb.secchia@cofpreschoolnewtown.org
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| Directors Focus Group | Tiffany Martin
Teddy Bear College |
Tiffany@teddybearcollege.com
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| Outstanding Educator Award | Lori Borman
Child Development Specialties |
Loriborman0506@gmail.com |
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Upcoming Events
Visit our Events Calendar for the most up to date information
Chapter Meetings: Thurs 6/16/22 – Zoom-Kathleen (6:30) Contact Kathleen for more information contact....carmonamax23@gmail.
Director’s Focus Group Meetings: 5/20/22 – All meetings are 1:00-2:30, Contact Tiffany Martin...tiffany@
Faith Based Focus Group Meetings: First Thursday of each month – All meetings are 1:00-2:30 Contact Deb Secchia...deb.secchia@