Calling all Educators!
Let’s create preschools that reflect the beauty and strength of Indigenous and Black cultures.
Join our Pro-Indigenous and Pro-Black Preschool
workshop to make an impact from the ground up.
Mike Browne (he/him) is the Senior Director of Community Engagement for Cultivate Learning at the University at Washington. He’s a New York raised, Afro-Caribbean, former tap-dancer and collegiate athlete, working towards dismantling White Supremacy and forms of oppression in our society. After exchanging his tap and football shoes for a chance to live and work in London and Spain, he returned back to the states and to his passion of early learning as an educator, coach, and consultant. Bringing with him his sense for discovery, wonder, and awe, he addresses the social and political crisis in education and care that results in the physical and psychological harm of our youngest citizens. He co-hosts a podcast called “Napcast” (available on Spotify and Apple Music) with his buddy Nick Terrones (he/him) that explores the intersection of race, culture, and identity in ECE. He also co-hosts a podcast for the Office of Head Start titled “Parallel Play.” Check out his articles on Exchange Magazine and while you’re online, give him a follow him on Twitter @miguelitobrowne
Nick Terrones (he/him) is Mexican-Native American, a descendant of the Chumash people whose traditional lands span a large part of southern California. Nick has been in the Early Childhood field for over 14 years, 12 of those years working directly with toddlers and families as an infant-toddler educator and as a program director at Daybreak Star Preschool in Seattle, WA. Currently he is the Director of Community Relations at Rainier Valley Early Learning Campus (RVELC) at the University of Washington. Outside of the school setting, Nick is an active member in the World Forum Foundation on Early Care and Education’s Men in ECE leadership team. He seeks to recruit and retain men of color to the wonderful world of early learning, as well as provide opportunities for people to explore and unlearn their gender, racial, and cultural biases through pragmatic presentation and publishing. Nick co-hosts a podcast called “Napcast” (available on Spotify and Apple Music) with his buddy Mike Browne (he/him) that explores the intersection of race, culture, and identity in ECE. Check out his book, A Can of Worms: Fearless Conversations with Toddlers through Exchange Press (https://www.childcareexchange.com).
Coffee and Conversation returns Saturday, December 7th
We hope to see you on Zoom on
Saturday, December 7th at 9:00 am
for a conversation about
The Image of the Child
The concept of the "image of the child" is like a pair of glasses that teachers and adults unconsciously wear to view children. Come join the conversation and bring your ideas and questions!
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A Zoom link will be sent to participants on Friday, December 6th.
Liz and Kate's Garden of Wonders is a story about animals, flowers, and caring. It is intended to inspire children to see the beauty in our world and strive to care for it as they grow. May they learn more about nature, appreciate people of all ages who care for children and animals, and may they always enjoy learning new things.
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To learn more about Dr. Kathryn Ingrum, read reviews and an excerpt from Liz and Kate's Garden of Wonders, and purchase the book, click on the book image or the button below.
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The San Diego Reggio Roundtable is a group of educators and parents who are interested in and inspired by the ideas and concepts found in the early childhood programs in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The inspiration found in these programs encourages us to provide a place for teachers and parents to dialogue about the importance of childhood and the possibilities for education.
CONTACT the SAN DIEGO REGGIO ROUNDTABLE
Get in touch with us to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
We are waiting to hear from you!
