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<p>Vickie Stephens Ansley retired in 2022 as the Dean of Health, Human, and Business Services at Haywood Community College. Prior to being the Dean and supervising 8 different curricula at the college, Vickie was the Program Manager and Instructor for the Early Childhood Education Department. She served as the Deputy Director of Programs and in other positions at Southwestern Child Development from 1995 until 2014. Her experience in early childhood includes working as a licensing consultant with NC DCDEE for 9 years, teaching in public schools, college instruction, providing on-site technical assistance, providing professional development activities, supervising the child care subsidy unit, both the regional and statewide child care resource and referral units, and the Jackson County Family Resource center. Additionally, on the state level, Vickie was a member of the NC Child Care Resource and Referral Council, former Board President of the NC Institute of Early Childhood Professionals, a member and chair of the TEACH and Wage$ board of directors, and a member of the NC Child Care Commission for 2 four-year terms. After retirement, Vickie was not yet ready to give up her connection to the early childhood field and took a part-time job with Buncombe Partnership for Children for a couple of years. Vickie lives in Candler, has 2 adult children, and 6 grandchildren.</p>


Vickie Ansley

<h3><strong>About Me</strong></h3>
<p>Daniel has a professional career that began in the foothills of NC in the late 1990s and expanded to the coast.  As a product of FCC, he served as a FFN provider, lead teacher, assistant director, director, central office director for after school/early ed programs, and teaches occasionally with higher ed.  He has worked with NC CCR&amp;R since 2010.  He has an A.A. from Surry Community College, B.S. in ECE from University of Mt. Olive, and M.Ed. in ELPA in EC along with a certification in college teaching &amp;amp; learning from UNCW.</p>


Daniel Bates


<h3><strong>About Me</strong></h3>
<p>April has over 15 years of experience in early care and education, serving in various capacities such as a teacher and director within licensed child care facilities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Educational Studies from Belmont Abbey University and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Early Education Services from Arkansas State University. With her robust educational background and extensive practical experience, April possesses a solid foundation in the field of early childhood education. This equips her to make valuable contributions to the development and execution of professional development events aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of early childhood educators. Her expertise ensures that these events are tailored to meet the needs of professionals in the field, fostering continuous growth and improvement in early care and education practices.</p>


April McClain

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<h3><strong>About Me</strong></h3>
<p>Kelly, originally from Frederick, Maryland, relocated to New Bern, NC in 2013. With over twenty years of experience in the Early Childhood field, Kelly is deeply passionate about advocating for Early Childhood and Family Child Care. She is committed to enhancing Family Child Care business practices across the state.</p>


<p>Kelly earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Early Childhood Education from the University of Mount Olive in 2013 and her Master’s Degree (MEd) in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2020. Her educational background, combined with extensive practical experience, provides her with a solid foundation to effectively contribute to the advancement and support of early childhood education initiatives.</p>


Kelly Shaw

<div>Shalicia &#8220;Shay&#8221; Jackson has more than 20 years of experience working in early care and education across various settings. Her roles have included working as an FCC provider, an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, and an Education and Disabilities Manager. She holds a Bachelor&#8217;s degree in early childhood education and a Master&#8217;s degree in Social Work. Over the past five years, Shay has dedicated her focus to the mental health and overall well-being of children and providers. She is deeply passionate about advocating for the critical early years of young children and family childcare home providers.</div>


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Shay Jackson

<p>Vickie Stephens Ansley retired in 2022 as the Dean of Health, Human, and Business Services at Haywood Community College. Prior to being the Dean and supervising 8 different curricula at the college, Vickie was the Program Manager and Instructor for the Early Childhood Education Department. She served as the Deputy Director of Programs and in other positions at Southwestern Child Development from 1995 until 2014. Her experience in early childhood includes working as a licensing consultant with NC DCDEE for 9 years, teaching in public schools, college instruction, providing on-site technical assistance, providing professional development activities, supervising the child care subsidy unit, both the regional and statewide child care resource and referral units, and the Jackson County Family Resource center. Additionally, on the state level, Vickie was a member of the NC Child Care Resource and Referral Council, former Board President of the NC Institute of Early Childhood Professionals, a member and chair of the TEACH and Wage$ board of directors, and a member of the NC Child Care Commission for 2 four-year terms. After retirement, Vickie was not yet ready to give up her connection to the early childhood field and took a part-time job with Buncombe Partnership for Children for a couple of years. Vickie lives in Candler, has 2 adult children, and 6 grandchildren.</p>

<h3><strong>About Me</strong></h3>
<p>Daniel has a professional career that began in the foothills of NC in the late 1990s and expanded to the coast.  As a product of FCC, he served as a FFN provider, lead teacher, assistant director, director, central office director for after school/early ed programs, and teaches occasionally with higher ed.  He has worked with NC CCR&amp;R since 2010.  He has an A.A. from Surry Community College, B.S. in ECE from University of Mt. Olive, and M.Ed. in ELPA in EC along with a certification in college teaching &amp;amp; learning from UNCW.</p>

<h3><strong>About Me</strong></h3>
<p>April has over 15 years of experience in early care and education, serving in various capacities such as a teacher and director within licensed child care facilities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Educational Studies from Belmont Abbey University and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Early Education Services from Arkansas State University. With her robust educational background and extensive practical experience, April possesses a solid foundation in the field of early childhood education. This equips her to make valuable contributions to the development and execution of professional development events aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of early childhood educators. Her expertise ensures that these events are tailored to meet the needs of professionals in the field, fostering continuous growth and improvement in early care and education practices.</p>

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<h3><strong>About Me</strong></h3>
<p>Kelly, originally from Frederick, Maryland, relocated to New Bern, NC in 2013. With over twenty years of experience in the Early Childhood field, Kelly is deeply passionate about advocating for Early Childhood and Family Child Care. She is committed to enhancing Family Child Care business practices across the state.</p>


<p>Kelly earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Early Childhood Education from the University of Mount Olive in 2013 and her Master’s Degree (MEd) in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2020. Her educational background, combined with extensive practical experience, provides her with a solid foundation to effectively contribute to the advancement and support of early childhood education initiatives.</p>

<div>Shalicia "Shay" Jackson has more than 20 years of experience working in early care and education across various settings. Her roles have included working as an FCC provider, an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant, and an Education and Disabilities Manager. She holds a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education and a Master's degree in Social Work. Over the past five years, Shay has dedicated her focus to the mental health and overall well-being of children and providers. She is deeply passionate about advocating for the critical early years of young children and family childcare home providers.</div>

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