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Early Childhood Center
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At the Early Childhood Center we believe that the teaching staff is the cornerstone for implementing our philosophy. Our teaching staff creates a caring and nurturing atmosphere and fosters each child’s creativity and positive self-image.

Teachers

Teachers have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related human service area.

Assistant Teachers

Assistant teachers have an Associate Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

Student Assistants

SIUE students who are studying Early Childhood Education or related human service area may apply to work up to 20 hours through the Student Employment web site.

Practicum Students

The School of Education Early Childhood Education program provides opportunities for students to accumulate at least 100 hours of pre-student teaching clinical experiences at the ECC.

Student Teachers

The School of Education Early Childhood students intern at the ECC under the guidance of a Cooperating teacher and University supervisor, gradually assuming the role of a teacher.

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E-MAIL ADDRESS

Rebecca (Dabbs) MacLean Director rdabbsk@siue.edu
Christy Horton Administrative Specialist chorton@siue.edu
Amie Sudbring Office Support Associate asudbri@siue.edu
Sheri Rallo Lead Teacher - Meadow Room srallo@siue.edu
Trisha McCulloch Lead Teacher - River Room trigray@siue.edu
Stephanie Henschen Lead Teacher - Willow Room szacha@siue.edu
Beth Martens Lead Teacher - Prairie Room bmarten@siue.edu
Trish Ohm Lead Teacher - Cypress Room tohm@siue.edu
Judy Ryder Assistant Teacher - Meadow Room jryder@siue.edu
Elizabeth Mayfield Assistant Teacher - River Room emayfie@siue.edu
Mary Blain Assistant Teacher - Willow Room mblain@siue.edu
Amber Larson Assistant Teacher - Prairie Room amlarso@siue.edu
Lealia Williams Assistant Teacher- Cypress Room leawill@siue.edu
Deena Gaddy Assistant Teacher- Health & Safety dgaddy@siue.edu

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