Anne Kannegaard

Anne KannegaardOverviewWhy Im the person for executive director

About meEducational knowledge:-Degree from University of Idaho in Comm/PR & Child and Family Development-Attended Ruby Payne Workshops-Courses in Operations Management, Supervisor Leadership, Crisis Management, Child & Family Development, PR Case Studies, Law, and more

Skillsets:-Development of technical devices & learning tools for rural and multiple locations-Management & supervision of full-time, work-study, research assistants, volunteer staff, and motivational teams at numerous locations of employment-Exemplary communication skills with business, grant, journalistic, APA, MLA, survey, analysis reports, verbal, presentation skills, and kinesics-Grant management, RFPs, research, writing, reporting, PI implementation-Knowledge of case law and precedence, state/federal laws, policy development & implementation-Experience working with diverse populations

Work History---Even Start Family Literacy & Parents as TeachersChild Development Specialist managing teams for in-home enhancement for low-income families-Tutor roving K-6 Moscow School District-Preschool teacher-Technical background with learning management systems-Conducted Steering Committee meetings with collaborative colleges & PIs and served as board member-Conducting a team working collaboratively with WEA and OSPI for a series of Mentor Academies and Summer Institutes-Taught workshops for US Dept. of Education on Continuity to Early Learning-Business owner-Provided services for college entrance, GED, preliminary college exams, & admissions-Administrator for over 25 yearsAll done with integrity & moral turpitude. My credentials speak for themselves.

Enough of the selfieLets talk about challenges facing employees, children, and centers.Please share your thoughts

My thoughts on challengesEmployees:-Training-Conflict & effective communication-Life-long Learning-Wearing many hats-Assessment & evaluation methods-Collaboration with other agencies-Working effectively with high-need families-Caregiver attrition ratesCenters & children-Safety-Health & nutrition standards-Learning techniques & classroom set-up-Limited funding-No access to computers, phones, or internet-Families in poverty-Deficiency of resources for parents upward mobility-Child abuse-Absence of literacy-rich environment

My commitment to you-Expand on things were doing right to sustain quality systems-Work closely with Board members to assure directives and mission to strengthen families and prepare children for lifelong learning utilizing collaborative efforts of the community, parents, agencies, and LCECP-Address safety, provide training with crisis management case scenarios, and put in action-Create cohesive environment between supervisors and employees working toward common goals-Educate and inspire high-need families and their children-Provide an enriching environment for children and their caregivers

How do I follow-through with my commitment to LCECP?Meet regularly with Board Members and attend meetingsMeet with supervisors one to two times per month via PC or videoconference system and have at least one/month face-to-face meeting at their facility to discuss goals, agendas, policies, & proceduresRequire that supervisors and employees attend a training system once a month that will be available to them within an employee-restricted webinar or in-person with a professionalCollaborate with agencies and volunteer professionals for an enriched environmentIt really does take a village to raise a child!Set-up internships with up-coming Child Development and Teaching majors

.More on my commitmentAddress safety issues and provide training and execution of a crisis intervention procedure with worst-case and lesser-case scenariosSet-up videoconferencing systems at each site for frequent meetingsGarner more grant funding and submit RFPs to enhance education and technology within our centersMore training programs on-line for parents regarding GED networking, college admissions, FAFSA and when to submit, and network with TRIO program (and other entities) for first-time secondary education and upward mobilityCenter-base and Montessori style teaching in the classroom

.And, more on my commitmentEvaluate nutritional standardsCreate a literacy rich environment within the classroomZero tolerance for child abuse and use of training for staff on proper procedural tactics and protocolsMarket LCECP and make nationally accredited and in effect, garner more fundingAssure our mission is accomplished and LCECP is viewed by our publics as cutting-edge and a valuable service to high-need and at-risk children and their families

My visionCarry-out the mission and goals of the Board MembersDevelopment of protocols and procedures for safety and crisis management in our classroomsDevelop a cohesive and synergistic, autonomous team; instill trust, provide training, empower a vested interest in our centersEmployees that wake-up and want to come to workuse of LEAN management principlesMore funding and development through contributions and grantsMore advanced technological programs and systems within each care facilityEnhance life-long learning with parents and teachers for upward mobilityWork with WSU and U of I to provide internships within our centersEnable parents with knowledge and networking to obtain a GED, diploma, and/or secondary educationObtain national accreditation and use marketing and PR strategies to heighten the reputation of our centers

Thank you for listening!Resources used:http://naccrrapps.naccrra.org/map/publications/2012/idaho_sfs_2012_preliminary_3_20_12.pdf 2012 Child Care in the State of Idaho

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