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Carlson, Connie; Early Childhood Liaison

Carlson, Connie; Early Childhood Liaison Office: 16-115

Phone: (509) 533-3619

Email: ConnieC@spokanefalls.edu

 
My desire as the Early Childhood Education Liaison is to assist students in finding the best pathway for professional development – whether you’re exploring the possibilities of working with children and families for the first time or have been in the profession for years and want to increase your knowledge and skills while earning a Certificate or Degree. The program has a variety of options to choose from to help you reach your goals!

As a graduate of the Early Childhood Education program I was prepared for immediate employment as well as the ability to transfer on to earn a bachelor’s degree and eventually two masters’ degrees. My education made it possible for me to work in a variety of roles and positions over the years: serving as a lead teacher, program coordinator and church-based center director. Since 1994 I have enjoyed my role at the college working closely with students, faculty and community partners to ensure that students in our program are provided a balance of theory and practice in early learning. Please contact me with your questions - I’m here to help guide you through the process!

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Drake, LeighAnna; Early Childhood Education Instructor (Department Chair)

Drake, LeighAnna; Early Childhood Education Instructor (Department Chair) Office: 16-133C

Phone: (509) 533-3404

Email: LeighAnnaD@spokanefalls.edu

 
LeighAnna Drake, an Early Childhood Education instructor at Spokane Falls community college, earned an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from SFCC before pursing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education in 1995. She then went on to earn a Masters degree in Early Childhood Development from Eastern Washington University. She has worked with Head Start as a Family Service Coordinator, and operated a licensed family child care home for over 18 years. She also has experience working with OCCP as a family child care licensor. LeighAnna is actively involved in promoting quality early childhood programs for children, as well as quality teacher education programs and training. She is involved in a variety of local, state and national organizations such as NAEYC, WAEPECP, H.O.M.E., and the Child Care Coordinating Committee.

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McPherson, Ruth; Early Childhood Education Instructor

McPherson, Ruth; Early Childhood Education Instructor Office: 16-144A

Phone: (509) 533-3621

Email: RuthMc@spokanefalls.edu

ECED 124 Methods of Learning ECED 132 Fostering Social Competence
ECED 135 Infant Toddler Care and Education ECED 226 Curriculum Development
ECED 281 Capstone
Ruth Mc Pherson, an Early Childhood Education instructor at Spokane Falls Community College, began her college experience by earning an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from SFCC. She then attended EWU earning a B.A. in Home Economics with honors. In 1980, Ruth receive an M.A. from Whitworth College in Early Childhood Education. Her early childhood experience includes Family Child Care, Head Start Home Base, preschool and kindergarten teaching, as well as directing the SFCC Lab School at the Early Learning Center. Ruth has been active in the Association for the Education of Young Children, Northwest Gifted Child Association, and Spokane’s Success by Six. She has a passion for promoting quality child care programs.

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