Partnership and Outreach Ad Hoc Committee
Michael Fritzen |
Museums, Zoos and Science Centers… OH MY! Inside all of these informal education spaces lies a wealth of knowledge and resources ready for the sharing. My role as Partnership and Outreach Ad Hoc Committee Chair is to reach out to these institutions and invite them to join our family. Zoos, museums and the like have been offering early childhood experiences for years. Through story time, classes and drop-in experiences they have been educating young people to the wonders of Monet to monkeys. Imagine bringing their styles and techniques into your center or classroom? Think about how further enriching your space could become. In addition, informal educators are eager to learn from you! I consistently hear how they want to know if what they are offering is age appropriate and could they be doing more. During my term, my goal is to create dialogues together, share resources and inspire new ideas.
I have been working in nontraditional spaces for more than 15 years and I am eager to build bridges and expand our horizons for the benefit of young children throughout California. I welcome your ideas and connections, please feel free to reach out to me at info@caeyc.org.