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Mission
Crossroads for Learning was formed to inspire, support, connect and challenge early childhood educators as they seek to understand and apply principles and practices of the Reggio Emilia Approachwithin their own context.
Goals
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To foster educational leadership
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Advocate for the rights of children, educators and families
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Coordinate and communicate opportunities for educators to dialogue and exchange about teaching, learning and education in relationship to influences from the Reggio Emilia philosophy and the US context
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Provide professional learning experiences concerning teaching, learning and education in relationship to influences from the Reggio Emilia philosophy and the US context
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Provide support, challenges and consultation for individual programs or groups of educators
Executive Committee Board Members
Kristin Brizzolara - Member at Large
Peter Brown - Secretary
Karen Haigh - Vice-chair
Jennifer Keldahl - Chair and Treasurer
Juana Reyes - Member at Large
Board Members
Jane Cecil, Educational Consultant
Samantha Cohen - Kiddieland Educational Center of Excellence
Mary Kay Richardson -Chicago Public Schools Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center
Sean Shaffer - Chicago Park District
Flor Villanueva-Winter - Chicago Public Schools, Belmont Cragin Elementary School
Jessy Zich - Greeley School Winnetka District 36
Advisory Board Members
Celia Hernandez - Chicago Public Schools Belmont-Cragin Elementary School
Nina Dueñas - El Valor
Jesús Oviedo - Chicago Commons Association
Alexandra Pafalis-Silverstien - Chicago Children's Museum
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15-36 month-old children exploring a fish tank made out of a re-purposed darkroom tank.