Early Learning Indiana has named Julie Dunlap to its board of directors, bringing to the board her many years of experience and service as a member of ELI's Finance Committee. Dunlap serves as the ChiefDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer and Sr. Vice President of Talent Management for Eli Lilly and Company, with an over 20-year tenure and responsibilities in human resources and global strategic project leadership. She is especially passionate about equity across corporate and community-based initiatives.We are thrilled to have her share her wisdom, passion and dedication to further Early Learning Indiana’s mission and success.
TEAM HAPPENINGS
Team Member Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following team members celebrating a work anniversary in January!
Sally Coombs, Day Early Learning Lilly Family Center, Teacher – 31 years
Denise Hancock, Statewide Office, Executive Coordinator – 19 years
Patricia Peoples, IU Health Day Early Learning, CSP – 17 years
Fathima Razak, IU Health Day Early Learning, CSP –12 years
Jessica Walters, Day Early Learning at Patty Jischke, School Leader – 11 years
Jennifer Mathis, Solution Center Representative, Statewide Grants – 8 years
Savannah Luppino, IU Health Day Early Learning, CSP – 7 years
Malcolm Randolph, Day Early Learning State Government Center, Teacher – 6 years
Taiesha Smith, IU Health Day Early Learning, Teacher – 3 years
Ariana Barnet, IU Health Day Early Learning, CSP – 2 years
Lillianna Sharp, Day Early Learning State Government Center, Teacher – 2 years
Tina Smith, Solution Center Representative, Statewide Grants – 1 year
Brandilyn Muir, Statewide Office, Talent Experience – 1 year
Sari’ Strayhorn, Day Early Learning Center for Infants and Toddlers, CSP – 1 year
Tina Shumpert, Day Early Learning at Fort Harrison, Teacher – 1 year
Kristen Rich, Day Early Learning at Patty Jischke, Operations Manager – 1 year
Ashley Morton, Day Early Learning at Manual, School Leader – 1 year
Samantha Peffer, Day Early Learning at Park 100, Team Lead – 1 year
Jennifer Stevens, Day Early Learning at Purdue University, Teacher – 1 year
Gather. Learn. Grow.
Save the date! Professional Development Day will be on Presidents Day, Feb. 20, 2023 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Conference Center. Transportation options will be made available and more information will be shared later this month. This is your opportunity to learn and grow along with your fellow colleagues.
Virtual Lunch & Learn
Our 2023 ELI Lunch & Learn series kicks off virtually on Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. Emily Rouge, Director of Assessment and Evaluation, will present an overview of the assessments used at DEL centers.
Do you have a topic or presentation you would like to share or learn about? Share your ideas with Marienid González Meléndez.
TEAM RESOURCES
Data One-Stop Shop
The ELI Data Resources SharePoint Site is a one-stop shop for all things data. Here you can find all of the dashboards and reports created by the ELI Business Intelligence team as well as additional data-related resources from external partners. The content on the site has been categorized into relevant subject areas. Each page has a number of linked resources and a document library with related files. The home page of the site also hosts the ELI Data Request Portal. Use the Data Request Portal to submit any data requests you have and return to the portal to view the status of your existing requests. For any questions or issues about the Data Resources site or the Data Request Portal, contact Tyler Abbott, Manager of Reporting & Analysis.
Need a bit of Calm?
A few minutes of daily movement is all it takes to start improving your overall well-being. Let’s all start sprinkling small, gentle movements throughout our workday and take a quick healthy break. Here are some recommendations from Calm, our mental wellness partner, that you can incorporate into your routine:
Jump Start Your Day - Gently wake up your body in the morning and do some light stretches on your bed.
Your Daily Relaxation - Relax your upper and lower body with quick stretches and mindful breathing techniques.
Shaking Off The Workday - Shake off any tension in your body from the workday with these full-body exercises.
Join one of the Calm App Webinars to learn how to get the most out of your Calm experience and bolster your overall well-being.
TRENDING ACROSS OUR DAY EARLY LEARNING CENTERS
Baby, It's Cold Outside!
With record-low temperatures, our Day Early Learning centers got creative and brought the fun indoors. Take a look at photos below to see all the fun. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see more.
Click the button below to send us photos so we can highlight what is happening in your center. Prior to sending photos, confirm photo releases for children shown.
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