Meet Early Childhood Education Faculty Member: Elaine Robinson
Contact Information:
Email: mselayneous@gmail.com
Phone: 530-763-2076 (google voice)
Experience:
I was the Director of Children’s Services for Kelseyville USD for 9 years. I was Site Supervisor of the Clear Lake Campus Child Care Center for 3 years. I have been the Executive Director of The Learning House, a private state-funded center in Clearlake serving income eligible children ages 0-6 since 1999.
Why Early Childhood Education is a great career option:
When you work with young children you have the opportunity to make a lasting difference for the lifetime of that child and their family. It is one of the most emotionally rewarding careers you could choose.
Advice:
Get your core classes and then get a job in the field while you continue your studies. Take every ECE class that you can take, you can use every one of them.
Education/Credentials:
AS Early Childhood Studies – Allan Hancock College
BS Psych/Soc – University of LaVerne
MS Educational Counseling (Community College Concentration)
Lifetime Children’s Center Supervision Permit
Lifetime Children’s Center Teacher Permit
Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers graduate
High/Scope Certified Trainer
Program Administration Scale Trainer
Things I like to do outside of work:
I am the President of the Part-time Faculty Union at YCCD, YCAFT. I collect Storybook stuffed animals and dolls.