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title: "Tuesday Newsday: June 20, 2023"
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What's happening at Early Learning Indiana?

| View in browser Tuesday Newsday June 20, 2023 Follow Early Learning Indiana on social media! Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Website TEAM HAPPENINGS Team Member Anniversaries Congratulations to the following team members celebrating a work anniversary in July! Ashlee Tucker, Patty Jischke, Teacher – 15 years Carla Webb, Patty Jischke, Teacher – 15 years Kirsten Wray, Park 100, Team Lead – 10 years Elizabeth Dobrow, Park 100, School Leader – 9 years Kathryn Faramelli, Eastern Star, School Leader – 7 years Christine Park, Patty Jischke, Teacher – 7 years Natalie Brake, VP of Community Outreach and Engagement – 7 years Janelle Johnson, Statewide Office, Centers Accounting Specialist – 5 years Terriann Woodburn, Federal, CSP – 4 years Heather Harris, Federal, CSP – 3 years Nakiya Ferrell, Fort Harrison, CSP – 2 years Allison Patterson, Fort Harrison, Teacher – 2 years Brie O'Rourke, State Government Center, School Leader –  2 years Jai Guess, Statewide Office, Manager of Corporate Communications –  1 year Melissa Garvey, Lilly Family Center, Teacher – 1 year Denise Lilla, Purdue, CSP – 1 year Why We Do What We Do We're excited for you to see how we continue to positively evolve our recruitment efforts showcasing our incredible talent... YOU!  Health Benefits Survey As part of our semi-annual review of employer-provided health benefits, we've engaged our benefits broker to conduct a survey that aims to gain a deeper understanding of your experience with our benefits offerings. The survey will be sent later this month via SurveyMonkey and will be administered directly by our benefits broker. Participation in this survey is voluntary and all responses are completely anonymous. This survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete. We look forward to your feedback. Recognizing our Pillars and ToTaL in Action Remember to submit your nominations in recognition of team members' outstanding contributions and commitments to their peers, our children and families. The quarterly AMP Pillars and ToTaL Package awards will be announced at the June 27 Town Hall. Also, visit the Early Learning Indiana Brag Board on Microsoft Teams to read all of the recent shout-outs and share a shout-out of your own! Submit Your Nominations Here ELI ACROSS THE STATE NAEYC PLI  At NAEYC's Professional Learning Institute, ELI Chief Learning Officer Erin Kissling delivered a dynamic session focused on addressing the challenges faced by the child care workforce. She also highlighted our classroom support professional model  and emphasized the importance of educational opportunities and development for our team members. Business Equity for Indy The Indy Chamber has developed a two-year pilot program that introduces a technical assistance framework for small and mid-sized companies. This program aims to support the implementation of best practice recommendations, leading to enhanced wellbeing outcomes, decreased racial disparities and improved business success metrics. Maureen presented on the racial inequalities in early childhood education and how the business community can help broaden access to child care, at their recent Workforce Pilot event.  Celebrating Generosity Early Learning Indiana Board Member Jill Robisch opened her home to welcome some of Early Learning Indiana's most generous benefactors. This evening of gratitude also featured a conversation facilitated by Maureen and special guest Marc Hernandez, PhD, principal research scientist with The Bridge at NORC and director of Early Childhood Research & Practice Collaborative. It's the generous contributions from these individuals and organizations that help accelerate the remarkable work happening in our classrooms.   TRENDING ACROSS OUR DAY EARLY LEARNING CENTERS Growing Minds, Sowing Knowledge Children in our Day Early Learning centers have been busy little gardeners throughout this month! They have enjoyed potting flowers with their loved ones, embarking on garden studies, growing their own plants and veggies, and so much more! Get in ELI Gear Explore our full range of ELI and DEL apparel by clicking below.  Orders are conveniently processed in bulk on the 25th of each month, with delivery to the statewide office. For large orders, please coordinate with Kelly Kough.  Visit the ELI Store SUBMIT AN UPDATE If you have important news to submit to Tuesday Newsday, please do so via the ELI Internal Communications Submission Form. All content is due the Wednesday before Tuesday Newsday (biweekly) and is routed through senior leadership for approval. SUBMIT NOW Copyright © 2022 Early Learning Indiana, All Rights Reserved Early Learning Indiana, 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Suite 202, Indianapolis, IN 46201, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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