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ABOUT
​MISSION AND HISTORY
The Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children’s mission is to support all who care for, educate and work on behalf of young children.
Through our work we support professionals, families and children by sharing resources and advocacy information to meet the need for high quality early care and education.
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OKAEYC is currently in the process of reestablishing state chapters that provide programming at the local level for our members. Our state organization has an annual conference with hundreds in attendance. We provide a monthly newsletter, host formal trainings, regional conferences, as well as work with stakeholder partners to advocate for quality early care and education experiences for all children in the state of Oklahoma.
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As an affiliate of both the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Southern Early Childhood Association (SECA), we keep our members informed of current issues in the early childhood field. Members participate in the legislation and advocacy, quality improvement initiatives, accreditation facilitation, reviewing and publishing evidenced-based practice material, building professional development opportunities, and growing professional recognition and membership.
Board Membership:
Service on the OKAEYC Board is a chance to help drive the decisions of our highly-respected national and state associations. Holding an office on the state board is also an opportunity to work with other leaders in the state, guide OKAEYC strategic goals, and influence programs, training, and issues in the state. Board service is a chance to grow personally and professionally, to develop skills, gain unique experience, and make lasting connections with a team of other passionate and motivated professionals.
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Board members
Public Relations Co-Chair: Bailey Maxey
Conference Co-Chairs: Paloma Cisneros & Marla Pankratz
Public Policy Chair/Secretary: Dr. Stephanie Hinton
SECA Representative: Sarah Albahadily
Vice President of Membership: Christy Taylor- Hamilton
Treasurer: Dr. Susan Tabor
President Elect: Carina Amrine
Past President: Dr. Mansur Choudry
President: Jana Cornelius
Business Manager (Ex officio board member): Amanda Waters
OPEN POSITION(S):
Vice President of Chapters
Student Representative
Public Policy
President Elect (must be current board member)
Commitee members: leadership, conference, social media/PR