An Affiliate of naeyc

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                                               

Member-at-Large                                    

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 Prairie Chapter of SDAEYC

Dakota Midland Chapter of SDAEYC     

East Central Chapter of SDAEYC            

Missouri Valley Chapter of SDAEYC       

Siouxland Chapter of SDAEYC               

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Board Position

Janessa Bixel                                                                    

Jessica Castleberry

Frances Apland                                         

Susan Ratkovsky                                   

Marcy Drew                                            

Nicole Weiss                                              

Bethann Murphy                                            

Nancy Schlichenmayer                    

Jodi Butzer                                   

Position Open                                               

Sherrie Bosse                                           

Position Open  

Sunni Toczek & Andrea Neff

Nancy Schlichenmayer & Stephanie Patterson

Lynn Peterson & Melissa Hutmacher  

Ellen Schlosser                                           

Kay Cutler & Laura Gloege                      

Sherrie Bosse & Carmen Stewart                  

Karen Rieck & Robin Sjogren                                          

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