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Carlson, Connie; Early Childhood Liaison |
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Office: 16-115
Phone: (509) 533-3619
Email: ConnieC@spokanefalls.edu
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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) |
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Office: 16-133C
Phone: (509) 533-3404
Email: LeighAnnaD@spokanefalls.edu
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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 |
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Office: 16-144A
Phone: (509) 533-3621
Email: RuthMc@spokanefalls.edu
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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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