Illustrating my

experience/learning in
the MS ECS program
Susan Tefft, Preschool Program Director,
M.S. ECS- AM & LDSHP; BA ECE SPED
 Deeply Felt Learning from the
M.S. Early Childhood Studies -
Admin, Mgmt and Leadership
Program
Child
Development

Advocacy
Family
Engagement
Business
Management Leadership

Policies and
Procedures
 Why did I need to
learn about family

engagement?
Teacher and parent relationships and family
partnerships are essential to effective
programs and practices within the early
childhood field because when a childs basic
needs are met; food, shelter, clothing, etc.
there is less stress in the home. It is important
to be respectful, non-judgmental, and
sensitive to differences knowing your own
biases and understanding them will help you
to remember that body language,
conversations and facial expressions all relay
 Why did I need to
learn about Child

Development?
The first five years of a childs development
are fundamental to future learning. I can be an
idealistic administrator by Implementing a
vision that is designed to support the whole
child in reaching their potential in life. I can do
this by providing individualized instruction that
includes components that support them to be
physically healthy, mentally alert, emotionally
sound, socially competent, and ready for
transitions. I will provide a welcoming
environment that is inclusive, responsive and
The M.S. Early Childhood Studies - Admin, Mgmt and
Leadership Program has taught me the importance of good
business management, policies and procedures and leadership.

Transparency is the key to success when operating a small

business: open, truthful, and proactive (Kwan F. 2009).
Keeping an eye on the bottom line and the end goal with
monthly updates for all stake holders.
 My long term goals!

Complete the 4 year cycle of the City

of Seattle High Quality Universal
Preschool Program by successfully
opening 10 classrooms in North
Seattle that deliver a full day high
quality preschool program for Seattle
families.
Advocate for High Quality
Start my Universal
Complete
Open 8 more
Preschool for thePh.D
state
in of Washington.
CLASS
classrooms
education Training
Complete Publish Advocate for
Universal Universal
High Scope Preschool Preschool on a
TOT Training Program Model state level
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Thank you for helping me make a
plan!

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Im learning and teaching because
of you!

Thank you to my professors and mentors

Thank you to the members of our Community
of Practice and my colleagues on this journey.
Thank you to the students and families that
have allowed me to learn with them.
Introducing the new and improved
me; embracing life and having fun!

Susan Tefft, Preschool Program Director, Creative

Kids Seattle
M.S. ECS- AM & LDSHP; BA ECE SPED
10525 3rd Ave. NW, Seattle WA 98177 Cell: (206)
931-0466 Office: (206) 706-5437