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Building on Behalf of Children Conference

  • March 03, 2012
  • 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Eastern Michigan University Student Center, 900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198

2012 Early Childhood Conference

Hosted by Child Care Network, the Great Start Southeast Regional Resource Center

Special Keynote Speaker:  The Ooey Gooey Lady(R)

"Many Kinds of Smart: Understanding the Theory of Multiple Intelligances"

Download the brochure for more details and for registration information:  Building on Behalf of Children Conference

Schedule of the Day:

8-8:40: Arrival, Registration & Vendors

8:40-8:45 Announcements

8:45-10:00: Keynote Address

10:15-11:30: Session One

11:30-12:45: Lunch & Vendors

12:45-2:00: Session Two

2:15-3:30: Session Three

You will receive a certificate for 5 clock hours of training!

Keynote Address: The Ooey Gooey Lady® "Many Kinds of Smart: Understanding the Theory of Multiple Intelligences" Lisa Murphy, B.S., is an early childhood specialist. She has been involved with early childhood education for over 20 years. She has taught and worked with children in various environments.

Lisa is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. and she presents hundreds of workshops each year on dozens of topics related to early childhood education; specifically how to be more play-based in the classroom.

Vendors and Door Prizes!

Child Care Network is in the process of applying for .5 SB-CEU’s for this conference. More information wil



Great Start Collaborative of Jackson County

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6700 Browns Lake Rd., Jackson MI 49201

Preschool Hotline: 517-768-5130


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Our Staff

Kelly Sheppard - Early Childhood Consultant

Bridget Griffith - Early Childhood Coordinator

Kathy Schaefer - Early Childhood Administrative and Data Support Specialist 

Jean Allison - Early Childhood Specialist

Wendy Bell - Early Childhood Specialist

Catherine Brubaker - Early Childhood Specialist

Karyn Head - Early Childhood Specialist

Kymalee Gresh - Early Childhood Specialist

Erica Bullinger - Early Childhood Specialist

The materials are funded through a grant provided by the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential.

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