Who We Are

WHO WE ARE

SDAEYC Vision Statement
All young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.

Appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle.
Base our work on knowledge of how children develop and learn.
Appreciate and support the bond between the child and family.
Recognize that children are best understood and supported in the context of family, culture, community, and society.
Respect the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual (child, family member, and colleague).
Respect diversity in children, families, and colleagues.
Recognize that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust and respect.

Excellence and Innovation—We are imaginative risk takers willing to challenge assumptions while being accountable to our mission and fiscally responsible.
Transparency—We act with openness and clarity.
Reflection—We consider multiple sources of evidence and diverse perspectives to review past performance, note progress and successes, and engage in continuous quality improvement.
Equity and Opportunity—We advocate for policies, practices, and systems that promote full and inclusive participation. We confront biases that create barriers and limit the potential of children, families, and early childhood professionals.
Collaborative Relationships—We share leadership and responsibility in our work with others. We commit time and effort to ensure diverse participation and more effective outcomes. We act with integrity, respect, and trust.

President

Past President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

Member-at-Large (Even Years) Member-at-Large (Odd Years)

Accreditation Chair

Membership Chair

Public Policy Chair

Student Group Chair

Student Representative

Chapters of SDAEYC

Black Hills Chapter of SDAEYC

Capitol Connections Chapter of SDAEYC

Dakota Midland Chapter of SDAEYC

Dakota Prairie Chapter of SDAEYC

East Central Chapter of SDAEYC

Missouri Valley Chapter of SDAEYC

Siouxland Chapter of SDAEYC

Board Position

Janessa Bixel

Sherrie Bosse

Kay Cutler

Terry Newkirk

Marcy Drew

Deb Rutledge

Kevin Nelson

Nancy Schlichenmayer

Jodi Butzer

Kayla Klein

Sherrie Bosse

Position Open

Sunni Toczek & Andrea Neff

Nancy Schlichenmayer & Stephanie Patterson

Positions Open

Lynn Peterson & Melissa Hutmacher

Carrie Benson & Deb Rutledge

Sherrie Bosse & Carmen Stewart Karen Rieck & Robin Sjogren

Board Member Name