Bethany Gerdes – 2024 Parent Ambassador
Our Parent Ambassadors program gives parents and child care providers of early learners the tools they need to advocate for meaningful, lasting change in early childhood education policy. In this series, we’re highlighting our Class of 2024 Parent Ambassadors. Get to know them! Bethany Gerdes Mom of two Kindergarten teacherExpecting third child in March Favorite […]
CDA Spotlight – Sheryl Hazuka
The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is the most widely recognized in early childhood education; the CDA presents child care providers with opportunities in career advancement, in-service hours, and new job opportunities. In this series, we’re highlighting providers who have taken the step to further the quality of their care by completing their CDA! Get […]
Announcing Parent Ambassador Class of 2024
NECC is pleased to announce that we have launched the third cohort of our Parent Ambassador program. Twenty-five diverse Nebraskans have been chosen for the Class of 2024 out of over 70 applicants. “I am beyond excited to announce our third cohort of Parent Ambassadors and welcome all 25 participants to the PA Family!” said […]
Honoring Excellence: Early Childhood Champion Award Concludes
The Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC), in partnership with the We Care for Kids campaign, has concluded a year-long effort that has recognized 24 outstanding members of the early childhood workforce across Nebraska. The exceptional work of these early childhood educators was recognized with the Early Childhood Champion Award, which publicly honored each individual with a plaque […]
Lisa Jones – 2023 Parent Ambassador
Our Parent Ambassadors program gives parents and child care providers of early learners the tools they need to advocate for meaningful, lasting change in early childhood education policy. In this series, we’re highlighting our inaugural cohort of 2023 Parent Ambassadors. Get to know them! Lisa Jones Mother of 1 Preschool Teacher at Centura Public Schools […]
Benefits of Child Care Management Software
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, “Ninety-three percent of today’s small business owners report using at least one type of technology platform to help run their business. Of those, 94% report that technology helps them run their business more efficiently.” Technology platforms are critical to small business growth! Child Care providers can elevate and […]
Victor Calvo Menes – 2023 Padres Embajadores
Nuestro programa de Padres Embajadores brinda a los padres y proveedores de cuidado infantil de los primeros alumnos las herramientas que necesitan para abogar por un cambio significativo y duradero en la política de educación de la primera infancia. En esta serie, destacamos nuestra cohorte inaugural de Padres Embajadores 2023. ¡Conócelos! Victor Calvo Menes Mèdico […]
CDA Spotlight – Shannon Stutzman
The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is the most widely recognized in early childhood education; the CDA presents child care providers with opportunities in career advancement, in-service hours, and new job opportunities. In this series, we’re highlighting providers who have taken the step to further the quality of their care by completing their CDA! Get […]
Tiffany Weiss – 2023 Parent Ambassador
Our Parent Ambassadors program gives parents and child care providers of early learners the tools they need to advocate for meaningful, lasting change in early childhood education policy. In this series, we’re highlighting our inaugural cohort of 2023 Parent Ambassadors. Get to know them! Tiffany Weiss Mother of 5Home Visitation Specialist Graduated from UNK with […]
Shayna Hudson – 2023 Parent Ambassador
Our Parent Ambassadors program gives parents and child care providers of early learners the tools they need to advocate for meaningful, lasting change in early childhood education policy. In this series, we’re highlighting our inaugural cohort of 2023 Parent Ambassadors. Get to know them! Shayna Hudson Mom of 2 biological kids and 2 stepkidsStay-at-home mom […]