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What qualifications are required for Head Start teachers and aides?
By September 30, 2003, at least half of all Head Start teachers in center-based programs must have an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or a degree in a related field, with pre-school teaching experience. If a classroom in a center-based program does not have a teacher with a degree in early childhood education, or a related field with experience in teaching preschool children, the teacher must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or a State awarded certificate for preschool teachers that meets or exceeds the requirements of a CDA credential. A Child Development Associate is an individual that has successfully completed a CDA assessment and has been awarded the CDA credential. The assessment involves providing documentation of training and experience in the early childhood care profession. This individual can meet the specific needs of children and work with parents and other adults to nurture children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.
Bridget Clark, MSW
ULGNO EHS, Center Director
bclark@urbanleagueneworleans.org
Tiffany Williams, MSW
Program Social Worker
twilliams@urbanleagueneworleans.org
Shelita Brimmer
Lead Teacher
sbrimmer@urbanleagueneworleans.org
Cathy Armant
Program Food Technician
carmant@urbanleagueneworleans.org
Iris Brickley
Teacher
Ibrickley@urbanleagueneworleans.org
Hello, my name is Iris Ann Brickley, I am the mother of 2 boys ages 19 and 11 years old. Prior to working for the Urban League of Greater New Orleans ,I had experience with working with young children while working with young children at such an early age I developed a passion for working with them. I have currently been with the Urban League for 22 years and with the time that I put in I have obtain my CDA credential and have attended various workshops. I began my education in Early Childhood Education at George Washington Carver High School where I study the basic courses to obtain some of the semester hours required to obtain an A. A. degree.
This spring I will be enrolling at Delgado Community College to further my education so that I can continue to grow and enhance the lives of the young children that I service everyday. While working with young children and attending yearly workshops has helped me to raise my own children with much love, compassion and understanding.
Germaine Collins
Teacher
gcollins@urbanleagueneworleans.org
Donalyn Haydel-McCall
Teacher
dhaydelmccall@urbanleagueneworleans.org
Monica Melancon
Teacher
mmelancon@urbanleagueneworleans.org
Denise Young
Teacher
dyoung@urbanleagueneworleans.org
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