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10/3/2012
Jana M. Sanders, Ed.D.
Early Childhood Development Center #207
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 825-3328
jana.sanders@tamucc.edu
EDUCATION
Doctor of Education Oklahoma State University 1990
Early Childhood Education Certification 1985
Master of Science Northeastern State University 1981
Bachelor of Science Northeastern State University 1979
ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES
University of Iowa Early Childhood Outdoor Play Inspector Certification 2006
Harvard School of Leadership 1997
Accepted as Leadership ACEI Fellow 2009-2010
Created a developmentally appropriate curriculum for the core
subjects to be implemented in a kindergarten in Jakarta, Indonesia.
EXPERIENCE
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi College of Education 2009-present
Professor of Education
Texas A&M –Corpus Christi College of Education 1994-2009
Associate Professor of
Education [tenured]
Texas A&M -Corpus Christi College of Education 1997-2000
Early Childhood Education
Program Chair
Northeastern State University College of Education 1989-1994
Early Childhood Education
Program Chair
Northeastern State University College of Education 1987-1994
Associate Professor of
Education [tenured]
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Broken Arrow Public Schools 1986-1987
language arts teacher
Fort Gibson, Oklahoma Fort Gibson Public Schools 1985-1986
preschool teacher
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Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Broken Arrow Public Schools 1979-1985
elementary and
middle school teacher
(gifted and talented)
Muskogee, Oklahoma Muskogee Public Schools 1979
elementary teacher
HONORS AND AWARDS
Texas Association for the Texas Early Childhood 2004
Education of Young Teacher Educator of the Year
Children
Northeastern State University Faculty Member of the Year 1990
Student Senate
Northeastern State University Faculty Member of the Year 1988
Student Senate
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators
Texas Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators
Texas Association for the Education of Young Children
Bay Area Association for the Education of Young Children
Association for Childhood Education International
Texas Association for Childhood Education International
Islander Association for Childhood Education International
Southern Early Childhood Association
INTERNATIONAL/STATE/LOCAL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
President, Association for Childhood Education International President’s Council
(2009-2011)
President, Texas Association for Childhood Education International (2007-
present)
Vice-President for Advocacy, (2005-2007). Bay Area Association for the
Education of Young Children.
Vice-President for Membership, (1999-2007). Texas Association for
Childhood Education International
South Texas Representative for the Texas Association of Early
Childhood Teacher Educators. (1999-present)
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NATIONAL/STATE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Chair, Texas Association for the Education of Young Children Presenter
Selection (2008)
Member, Association for Childhood Education International Membership
Committee (2007-present)
Chair, Texas Association for Childhood Education International Conference
Committee (2000-2002)
Chair, Texas Association for the Education of Young Children Presenter
Selection (2000)
FUNDED RESEARCH AND GRANTS
Elizabeth Breathwaite Mini-grant, Association for Childhood Education
International mini-grant; $500; 2008.
To What Extent Were Plans to Integrate Diversity and Cultural
Awareness into Classrooms Achieved by Participating Teachers
Enrolled in ECED 5337 During the Summer Session I, 2003.
CEDER grant; $3614.85; 2003-2004.
Comparing Developmental Stages of Artwork in Young Children Using
Traditional Art Mediums Versus Computer Generated Artwork. CEDER
grant; $7500; CEDER grant; 2001-2002.
Essentially Developmentally Appropriate; $10,000 collaborative grant for
training teachers at Crossley Elementary Special Emphasis School in
developmentally appropriate assessment techniques; January, 1997.
Plan for Social Excellence Grant; received $50,000 for disseminating research
collected at the Early Childhood Development Center; September, 1996.
Together We Can; $10,000 collaborative grant for training elementary teachers at
Crossley Elementary Special Emphasis School in developmentally appropriate
practices; January, 1996.
PUBLICATIONS
National Refereed:
Cassidy, J. and Sanders, J. (2002). A University Lab School for the 21st
Century: The Early Childhood Development Center. In J. Cassidy & S.
Garrett (Eds.), Early Childhood Literacy: Programs and Strategies to
Develop Cultural Linguistic, Scientific and Health Literacy for Very
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Children & Their Families (pp. 3-21). Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi: Center for Educational Development, Evaluation & Research
(CEDER). (Eric Document Reproduction Service No. ED468858)
Ricard, R, Brown, A. & Sanders, J. (2002). What’s Appropriate About
Developmentally Practices: Observing Early Childhood Development
Classroom Environments. Corpus Christi, TX: ERIC Digest. ERIC
Clearinghouse in EarlyChildhood Literacy: Programs and Strategies to Develop
Cultural Linguistic, Scientific and Health Literacy for Very Children & Their
Families (ERIC Document Reproductions Service No. ED 468861).
Sanders, J. and Pearce, D. (Fall, 2003). A family literacy/diversity project.
The Reading Professor. 26, (1) 96-104.
Regional/State Peer Refereed:
Castillo, R. & Sanders, J. (Fall, 2005) “A comparison study of third grade
students’ TAKS scores enrolled in transitional and dual language programs”.
The Journal of Border Education Research.
Montgomery, S. & Sanders, J. (Fall, 2006). “The effects of computer software use
versus traditional teaching methods in ethnically and linguistically diverse students’
acquisition of addition and subtraction skills.” The Journal of Border Education
Research.
Sanders, J. & McGuire, M. (Spring, 2006) “Calling all fathers: Yes, you need to read to
your children”. Texas Early Years.
Sanders, J. & McGuire, M. (Spring. 2006) “Atencion los padres: Si, se necesita leer a
sus ninos”. Texas Early Years.
Sanders, J. Technology: Real options for improving education. Ohio Media
Spectrum. 10 (3): 3-4, Summer, 1998.
International Non-Refereed:
Hernandez, A., Sanders, J. M., et al. (2010). Encyclopedia of Child Behavior and
Development.
State/Local Non-Refereed:
Sanders, J. (2000). Collaborating to touch the future. Early Childhood Development
Center Newsletter.
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Sanders, J. "Resource Corner: The heart treasure chest. Oklahoma Children.
19(5):17, November, 1993.
Sanders, J. Let's help parents and children develop literacy not stress
during the holidays Oklahoma Children. 19(5):8-9, November, 1993.
PRESENTATIONS
International:
Sanders, J. (March, 2009). What can A.C.E.I. provide new members?
Presentation: Association for Childhood Education International Annual
Study Conference. Chicago, IL.
Sanders, J. & Zunker, N. (March, 2009). Student branches moving forward
with volunteer opportunities. Presentation: Association for Childhood
Education International Annual Study Conference. Chicago, IL.
Sanders, J. & Zunker, N. (April, 2008). Graduate students mentoring
undergraduate students: Yes, they can! Presentation: Association for
for Childhood Education International Annual Study Conference. Atlanta,
GA
Sanders, J. & Zunker, N. (March, 2007). Using literature based themes to teach
undergraduate students. Presentation: Association for Childhood Education
International Spring Conference. Tampa, FL.
Sanders, J. (1997, February). That all may learn: The Early
Childhood Development Center at TAMU-CC. Presentation:
Association for Childhood Education International Spring Conference.
San Antonio, TX.
Wilhour, J. & Sanders, J. (April, 1996). Dreaming and achieving:
Collaborative relationships between home and higher education .
Presentation: Association for Childhood Education International
Annual Study Conference. Minneapolis, MN.
Zunker, N. & Sanders, J. (March, 2009). Juneteenth service learning project:
The Elizabeth Breathwaite mini-grant. Presentation: Association for
Childhood Education International Annual Study Conference. Chicago, IL.
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Zunker, N. D. & Sanders, J. (2010, April). Brighter futures for the young children of
Indonesia: a curriculum for Taman Kurnia kindergarten. Paper presented at the
meeting of the Association of Childhood Education International Annual
Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
National:
McGuire, M. (November, 2004). Preservice student/teacher organizations:
Strategies for developing an effective vibrant program. Presentation:
National Association for the Education of Young Children. Anaheim,CA.
Sanders, J., Zunker, N, Nelson, A., and Ruiz, S. (2007). Transforming pre-service
teachers’ concept of literacy and art. Presentation: Association for
Childhood Education International. Tampa, FL
Sanders, J. and Zunker, N. Implications for teaching: Connecting university
Undergraduate and graduate students with the community. Presentation:
Association for Childhood Education International. Atlanta, GA
Sanders, J. (May, 2005). Retell me a story: Using technology to
support middle school students reading. Poster Session:
International Reading Association Annual Conference
San Antonio, TX.
Sanders, J. (February, 2000). Developmentally appropriate use of the
Internet in early childhood education preservice teacher education
courses. Presentation: American Association of Teacher Educators
Conference. Chicago, IL.
Sanders, J. (November, 1995). Professional development: Authentic
assessment of graduate students. Presentation: National Council of State on
Inservice Education.
Sanders, J., Erickson, J., and Zaragosa, E. (November, 2001). Go with the flow!
Incorporating dual language science learning (Vaya con la
corriente ! Incoporando el aprendizaje de la ciencia a traves de dos
idiomas. Presentation: National Association for the Education of
Young Children. Anaheim, CA.
Sanders, J., and Erickson, J. (April, 2003). Lions and tigers and standards: Oh
my! Using developmentally appropriate assessment to evaluate children’s
progress toward state-mandated tests. Presentation:
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. San Antonio, TX.
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Sanders, J. and Moon-Merchant, V. (July, 1996). Learning centers: A whale of
an idea. Presentation: Elementary Education Association Annual
Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
Sanders, J. and Wilhour, J. (November, 1998). The Early Childhood
Development Center an exercise in: Perseverance, patience, and
partnerships. Presentation: National Association of Early Childhood
Teacher Educators. Toronto, Ontario Canada.
Sanders, J. and Zargosa, E. (November, 1999). To net or not to net?
Developmentally appropriate strategies for using the Internet to
extend and enrich children's knowledge. Presentation: National
Association for the Education of Young Children. New Orleans, LA.
Erickson, J. and Sanders, J. (March, 2004). Lions and tigers and standards, oh my!:
Math assessment that counts. Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development National Conference. New Orleans, LA.
Wilhour, J. and Sanders, J. (November, 1994). United we stand, divided
we fall: The collaboration of higher education and the public
schools. Presentation: National Council of States. Charleston, SC.
Regional:
Sanders, J. and Broomfield, S. (March, 1998). Working together to improve
the education of young children. Presentation: Southern Early
Childhood Association Annual Conference. Louisville, KY.
Sanders, J. and Montgomery, S. (February, 2003). Developmental stages of
artwork: Traditional mediums versus computer generated artwork
in young children’s drawings. Presentation: Southwest Educational
Research Association. San Antonio, TX.
Zunker, N. D. & Sanders, J. M. (2010, April). Do early childhood teachers in
South Texas perceive themselves implementing the 2009 N.A.E.Y.C. guidelines
of developmentally appropriate practice in their classrooms? Round table
presentation at the 14th Annual Reading Conference and 2nd International Literacy
Coaching Summit.
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State:
Bintliff, M. and Sanders, J. (March, 2000). Including the multi-impaired
exceptional child the early childhood classroom. Presentation:
Houston Association for Young Children. Houston, TX.
Leo, D, Sorensen, N. and Sanders, J. (November, 1997). Dual language student
authored stories. Presentation: Ninth Annual South Texas Community
Schools Conference. Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. (1996, August). Guiding young children up the mountain of life.
Keynote Address: Austin Independent School District Early
Childhood Teacher Conference. Austin, TX.
Sanders, J. (April, 1997). Using multi-cultural books in storytelling.
Presentation: Texas Licensed Child Care Association. Austin, TX.
Sanders, J. (October, 1998). Ya’ Think?!? Developing higher order
thinking skills in elementary children. Presentation: Colorado-
Wharton County Cluster Inservice. Eagle Pass, TX.
Sanders, J. (November, 2004). The many hats teachers wear. Keynote
Address: Sam Houston Association for the Education of Young
Children Winter Conference. Huntsville, TX.
Wilhour, J. and Sanders, J. (November, 1997). Together we stand - divided we
fall: TAMU-CC/CCISD Collaborative. Presentation: First Annual
Conference on School University Partnerships. Texas A&M University
System, Fort Worth, TX.
Wilhour, J. and Sanders, J. (January, 1998). Together we stand - divided we
fall: Early Childhood Development Center collaborative. Presentation:
1998 Administrators' Midwinter Conference on Education. Austin, TX.
Local:
Leo, D., Sorensen, Sanders, J. and Sorensen, N. (2000). Use of home
photographs in student-authored multimedia journalwWriting.
Presentation: Sixth Annual Reading Conference. Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi.
Sanders, J. (1995, March). Early childhood education. Presentation: Freshman
Core Curriculum Class. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, TX.
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Sanders, J. (1995, March). Early childhood education. Presentation: Freshman
Core Curriculum Class. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders J. (1995, March). Early childhood education. Presentation: Freshman
Core Curriculum Class. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. (1995, March). Early childhood education. Presentation: Freshman
Core Curriculum Class. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. (1995, October). Developmentally appropriate practices in
grades K-2. Presentation: Annaville Elementary School.
Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. (1995, November). Are you D.A.P.ped? or: Developmentally
appropriate practices. Presentation: Wood River Elementary School.
Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. (1996, January). Authentic assessment: A new approach to
student assessment. Presentation: Non-traditional Pedagogies
Conference. Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. (1996, May). Developmentally appropriate practices in the
elementary school. Presentation: Los Encinos Elementary Special
Emphasis School. Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. (August, 2001). Developmentally appropriate learning centers
in the classrooms of young children. Presentation: First Baptist Church
School. Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. (April, 2004). Using art to enhance literacy in the early childhood
classroom. Presentation: Kleberg County Annual Early Childhood Conference.
Sanders, J. (April, 2006). Play: Yes, you can! Presentation: Kleberg Count
Annual Early Childhood Conference.
Sanders, J. (September-December, 2006). Integrating play into all early
childhood classrooms. Training sessions: Educational Service Center,
Region 2.
Sanders, J. (August, 2008). Using higher order thinking skill strategies with
young children. Training session: Educational Service Center, Region 2.
Sanders, J. (August, 2008). Using quality children’s literature to facilitate social
Studies in the early childhood classroom. Training session: Educational
Service Center, Region 2.
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Sanders, J. (August, 2009). Developing appropriate learning centers for young
Children. Training session: Educational Service Center, Region 2.
Sanders, J., Erickson, J., and Zaragosa, E. (February, 2002). Go with the
flow! Incorporating dual language science learning (Vaya con la
corriente ! Incoporando el aprendizaje de la ciencia a traves de dos
idiomas. Presentation: Bay Area Association for the Education
of Young Children. Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. (June, 2002). Developmentally appropriate practices and Head
Start standards: YES you CAN! Presentation: Nueces County
Community Action Spring Conference. Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. (February, 2004). The ‘L’ word: Literacy and after-school
programs. Presentation: Bay Area Association for the Education
of Young Children. Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. (October, 2004). Developing a professional vita. Presentation: Bay
Area Association for the Education of Young Children. Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. and Montgomery, S. (February, 2004). Comparing children’s
traditional artwork versus computer generated artwork: Implications
for Learning. Presentation: CEDER Second Annual Mini-Conference.
Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. and Moon-Merchant, V. (January, 1996). Learning centers: A whale
of an idea. Presentation: Crossley Elementary Special Emphasis School.
Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. and Moon-Merchant, V. (May, 1996). Learning centers: A whale of
an idea. Presentation: Oak Park Elementary Special Emphasis School.
Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. and Moon-Merchant, V. (June, 1996). Cooperative learning:
TOGETHER we can! Presentation: Oak Park Elementary Special
Emphasis School. Corpus Christi, TX.
Sanders, J. and Moon-Merchant, V. (July, 1998). Using learning centers
effectively in the elementary classroom. Presentation: Alice I.S.D.
Alice, TX.
Wilhour, J., Saavedra, A., and Sanders, J. (November, 1997). Together we
stand -divided we fall: TAMU-CC/CCISD collaborative.
Presentation: Ninth Annual South Texas Community Schools Conference.
Corpus Christi, TX.
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Zunker, N. & Sanders, J. (June, 2008) One rhyme two rhymes give me some
math with my poetry. Presentation: (ME)2 by the Sea Math. Corpus
Christi, TX.
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES:
Academic standards for children attending the Early Childhood Development Center.
(1996).
Dissertation committee member for Karen Reed. (2004).
Dissertation committee member for Norma Zunker. (2007-2009).
Dissertation committee member for Rosemary Marin. (2009-present).
Early Childhood Development Center Curriculum (1996-1997). The world. Curriculum
Written for three-year-olds through first grade.
Early Childhood Development Center Curriculum (1997-1998). The world around me.
Curriculum written for three-year-olds through second grade.
Early Childhood Development Center Curriculum (1998-1999). Learning served up
family style. Curriculum written for three-year-olds through third grade.
Master of Science in Early Childhood Education Degree (1995).
Math benchmarks for children attending the Early Childhood Development Center.
(1996).
Science benchmarks for children attending the Early Childhood Development Center.
(1996).
Social Science benchmarks for children attending the Early Childhood Development
Center. (1996).
UNIVERSITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES:
TAMU-CC Advisory Board for the Tutoring and Learning Center (1994-1996)
Revised all undergraduate and graduate syllabi to meet Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools standards (1995-1996)
Bell Library/Teacher Resource Center Collection Update Committee (chair)
(1995-1997)
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Graduate Grade Appeals Committee (1995-1997)
Freshman advisor (1994-1996)
Benefits Focus Group (1997)
TAMU-CC Representative to the Early Childhood/Child Development
Curriculum Transfer Advisory Committee (1998)
President’s Scholarship Foundation (1998-1999)
Ad Hoc Committee on Classroom Scheduling (1999)
“The Literacy Connection” Advisory Committee (federal initiative) (1999)
Faculty Advisor for Islander Student Branch of Association for Childhood
Education International (2000-present)
TAMU-CC Representative to Texas State Board of Educator Certification Prek-4
Generalist Pilot Test (2000-2001)
Faculty Affairs Committee (2002-2004)
Enrollment Management Committee (2003-2004)
Honors Council (2007)
Faculty advisor for Islander Association for Childhood Education
International (1998-present)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SERVICE ACTIVTIES:
Associate Professor Promotion Committee (1994)
Revision of Master's in Curriculum and Instruction Committee (1994-1997)
Curriculum Coordinating Committee for the College of Education (1994-1997)
Teacher Education Search Committee, spring 1995 (chair)
Teacher Education Search Committee (fall, 1995)
Playground Selection Committee for the Early Childhood Development Center
(1995)
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Early Childhood Development Center Teacher Selection Committee (1996)
Early Childhood Development Center Technology Committee (1996)
Discipline Policy Plan Committee for the Early Childhood Development Center
(1996)
Assisted in Preparation for Governor George Bush’s Early Childhood
Development Center visit and compiled literacy book presented to Bush (1997)
Research Review Committee (1996-1997)
Early Childhood Development Center Companion Classroom Program (1996-
1999)
Early Childhood Development Center Collaboration Team (1996-1999)
Early Childhood Development Center Site Based Decision Making Team (1996-
2001)
Early Childhood Advisory Council (1996-1999)
Early Childhood Development Center Curriculum Committee (chair) (1996-1999)
C.P.D.T. Video Production Committee (1997-1998)
Assisted in Legislative Weekend held at the Early Childhood Development Center
(1998)
Co-Chaired two Early Childhood Conferences (1997, 1998)
Coordinator for Waterford Early Reading Program training for teacher at the
Early Childhood Development Center (1998)
Center for Educational Development, Evaluation & Research (CEDER) (1999-
2002)
College of Education Faculty Senate Representative (2001-20005)
College of Education Library Resource Committee (2001-2002)
Teacher Education Search Committee, spring 2008 (chair)
Faculty advisor for Islander Association for Childhood Education
International (1999-present).
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CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT SERVICE ACTIVITIES:
Provided ExCET Teacher Certification Reviews for students three times each
Year (1995-2002)
Provided ExCET Teacher Certification Reviews for students three times each
Year (spring 1998)
Met with representatives of the Texas State Aquarium to develop
framework for grant submission to the Howard Hughes Foundation (1999)
Planning Committee for 6th Annual Reading Conference (2000-2001)
Chair, Early Childhood Education Search Committee (1998)
Chair, Early Childhood Education Search Committee (1999)
Chair, Early Childhood Education Search Committee (2004)
Chair, Early Childhood Education Search Committee (2005)
Chair, Early Childhood Education Search Committee (2006)
“Waves of Welcome” hostess (2000)
Curriculum and Instruction Representative for Tenure and Promotion Committee
(2000 and 2001)
Reading Faculty Search Committee (2003)
TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES:
Degree plan revision committee member (2007-present)
Member, Teacher Education Faculty Search Committee (2006)
Member, Teacher Education Faculty Search Committee (2007)
Chair, Early Childhood Education Faculty Search Committee (2008)
Chair, Early Childhood Education Faculty Search Committee (2009)
COMMUNITY/PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES:
Delmar College Early Childhood Specialist Advisory Committee (1995-present)
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Coastal Bend Community College Early Childhood Specialist Advisory
Committee (2000-present)
McIver-Furman Lecture Series Committee (1996-2005)
Site-based Decision-Making Team at Flour Bluff Elementary (1997-2000)
Texas Head Start-State Collaboration Project (1997)
Del Mar College Early Childhood Specialist Program Review Committee (1997)
Texas A&M University-Kingsville Early Childhood Advisory Board (1998-
2000)
Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development State
Conference facilitator (1998)
Advisory Committee for the Development of an On-Campus State-of-the Art
Day Care at Del Mar College (1997-1998)
Advisor to Texas Public Broadcasting System Texas Town Hall (1999)
Education Service Center, Region 2, Regional Training Advisory Council (1999-
2001)
Education Service Center, Region 2, Child Care Initiative Grant Advisory
Committee (2001-2002)
Texas Association for Childhood Education International Executive
Board (1999-2007)
Nueces County Community Action Agency Board Member (2001-present)
Texas Association for the Education of Young Children State Conference
Planning Committee (2002-2003)
Corpus Christi Independent School District “Week of the Young Child”
Volunteer (2003)
Corpus Christi Library “Friends of the Library” Children’s Book Festival
Committee Member (2003-2004)
Nueces County Community Action Agency Birth to Five Start Program
Education/Transition Advisory Committee (2003-2007).
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Outside Promotion Reviewer for Dr. Amie Beckett, University of Texas at
San Antonio (2004)
Coordinator for Antonio E. Garcia Arts and Education Center Health and
Wellness Fair Children’s Activities (2007, 2008)
Coordinator for Juneteenth Diabetes Awareness Fair, Children’s Activities (2007,
2008)
