MARIA VICTORIA (VICKIE) FABROS CALDERON Suffolk Kids’ Cottage Children’s Learning Center 1001 Crooked Hill Road Brentwood, New York 11717

Office: 631. 851.6516 Cell: 716. 913.0566

E-mail: calderv@sunysuffolk.edu

BACKGROUND EDUCATION: 2010 – Present Doctoral student – Education SUNY at Buffalo 2003 Ed.M. Education SUNY at Buffalo 1977 B.A. Psychology & Early Childhood Education Manhattanville College CERTIFICATES 2014 – Present New York State Early Learning Trainer’s Credential 3 2014-2016 Certified Pediatric First Aid & Pediatric CPR/AED National Safety Council Long Island, New York 2008 Medical Administration Training American Red Cross, Buffalo, New York 1977 New York State Provisional Teacher (N-6) PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS 2011 – Present Director of Suffolk Kids’ Cottage Children’s Learning Center, Brentwood, New York 2013 – Present Early Childhood Consultant, Southampton School District UPK Southampton, New York 2014 – Present Early Childhood Consultant, Esteemed Human Development International, Inc. Sherman Oaks, California 2012-2013 Coach of Long Island Leadership Universal PreK Project, The Early Years Institute, Plainview, New York

2009 – 2011 Associate Director of Early Childhood Research Center, SUNY at Buffalo 2003 – 2011 Lecturer of Early Childhood Education, SUNY at Buffalo 1997 – 2009 Director of Child Development Center City Campus, Erie Community College 1994 – 1996 Director of University of Buffalo Child Care Center, SUNY at Buffalo 1989 – 1994 Director of Buffalo State College Child Care Center, Buffalo State College 1988 – 1989 Educational Coordinator of “Ripen With Us “Child Care Center, Inc. Kenmore, New York 1987 – 1988 Head Teacher (Preschool), Little One’s Day Care Center, Clarence, New York 1978 – 1981 Head Teacher (Preschool), Sunshine Learning Center Buffalo, New York UNIVERSITY TEACHING: University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York Fall 2010: LAI 416 Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice LAI 205A Introduction to Child Development Summer 2010: LAI 416 Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice LAI 502 Infant & Toddler Development Spring 2010:

LAI 205A Introduction to Child Development LAI 205B Introduction to Child Development

Fall 2009: LAI 416 Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice LAI 205 Introduction to Child Development Summer 2009: LAI 502 Introduction to Child Development Spring 2009 LAI 416 Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice LAI 205 Introduction to Child Development

Fall 2008 LAI 416 Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice LAI 205 Introduction to Child Development Summer 2008 LAI 502 Infant & Toddler Development Spring 2008 LAI 416 Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice LAI 205 Introduction to Child Development Fall 2007 LAI 502 Infant & Toddler Development LAI 416 Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice LAI 205 Introduction to Child Development Summer 2007 LAI 502 Infant & Toddler Development Spring 2007 LAI 416A Early Childhood Education, Theory, & Practice LAI 416B Early Childhood Education, Theory, & Practice LAI 205 Introduction to Child Development Fall 2006 LAI 416A Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice LAI 416B Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice LAI 205 Introduction to Child Development Spring 2006 LAI 416B Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice Fall 2005 LAI 416B Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice Spring 2005

LAI 416B Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice Fall 2004 LAI 416B Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice Spring 2004 LAI 416B Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice Fall 2003 LAI 416 B Early Childhood Education, Theory & Practice

PRESENTATIONS: International: March, 2012 “Global Challenges to Childhood: Emerging Roles for Global Voices for Children,” Global Summit on Childhood, Association Childhood Education International, Washington, D.C. April, 2011 Keynote Speaker: “The Power of One: You Can Make A Difference,” Arellano University, Manila, Philippines. May, 1995 “Developmentally Appropriate Practice for Preschool,” Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China. May, 1995 “NAEYC Accreditation Standards,” Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China. National: 2015, March “United We Stand –SUNY Campus Children’s Centers Make a Difference,” National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois. 2011, June “Interpreting standards in everyday ways: How do we know when to apply Standards word for word and when to apply them more liberally, allowing for Individual differences?” NAEYC 20th National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development, Providence, Rhode Island. 2001, February “Accreditation: We can do it!” National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers

Annual Conference, New York, New York. 1995, March “Techniques For Supporting Professional Growth,” National Coalition for

Campus Children’s Centers Annual Conference, Breckenridge, Colorado. 1991, March “Leadership in Action,” National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers Annual Conference, Hilton Head, South Carolina. State: 2015, June “Southampton’s Approach: Significance of Play through NYS UPK Common Core,” SUNY Annual Early Care & Education Conference, Saratoga, New York. 2012, June “The Power of One: You Can Make a Difference,” SUNY Annual Child Care Conference, Saratoga, New York.

2010, June “Outdoor Learning Environment,” SUNY Annual Child Conference, Saratoga, New York. 2009, June “Succession Planning,” SUNY Annual Child Care Conference, Syracuse, New York. 2008, September “Strengthening Our Responsibilities to Live Fully & Teach Well,” SUNY Directors Regional Meeting, Buffalo, New York. 2008, June “Campus Connections,” SUNY Annual Child Care Conference, Syracuse, New York. 2007, June “Maintaining NAEYC Accreditation,” SUNY Annual Child Care Conference, Syracuse, New York. 2006, September “Leadership: Using Emotional intelligence,” Directors Regional Meeting, Syracuse, New York. Local: 2014, November “Significance of Play in Implementing NYS PreK Common Core,” UPK Southampton School District, Southampton, New York. 2014, November “Men’s Health, Women’s Health, & Nutrition,” Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Melville, New York. 2014, November “Stress Management,” ALK –Abello, Port Washington, New York. 2014, November “Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle,” ALK-Abello, Port Washington, New York. 2014, November “Significance of Play in Implementing NYS PreK Common Core,” Aspire For Children, East Setauket, New York. 2014, September “Encouraging Effective Homework and Study Habits,” Canon Corporation, Melville, New York. 2014, August “Quality Before & After School Program,” Canon Corporation, Melville, New York. 2011, September Keynote Speaker: “The Power of One: You Can Make A Difference,” Suffolk AEYC Annual Conference, Islandia, New York.

2011, September “Interpreting standards in everyday ways: How do we know when to apply standards word for word and when to apply them more liberally, allowing for Individual differences?,” Suffolk AEYC Annual Conference, Islandia, New York. 2005, September “Leading Your Team with the Power of Vision,”

SUNY Directors Regional Meeting, Buffalo, New York. 2004, March “Delegating Develops Creativity,” Directors Group, Child Care Association of Greater Buffalo. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS 2015 2015 Amazing Alumni Achiever

Awarded by Maryknoll/ Miriam College of the Philippines for Achievement measured in terms of the positive results and the impact of what the person has done through her/his professional and/or personal efforts over an extended period of time. Achievement is living the Maryknoll spirit in actions that has made a difference in the lives of others.

2015 2015 Director of the Year Awarded by National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers

(NCCCC) for advocating for quality campus child care, a voice for the well-being of her staff regarding staff development, and that her leadership has been paramount in helping Suffolk Kids’ Cottage an exemplary center on Long Island and State of New York.

2014 2014 SEEL Brady Award of Excellence of Administrators

Awarded by SUNY Early Care & Education Leaders (SEEL) The Brady Excellence Award was created to celebrate the administrators, center staff and community partners who have made significant achievements in the improvement and advancement of early care and education within the SUNY Child Care Community.

2011 2011 NYSAEYC Champions for Children-Early Childhood Leader Awarded by New York State Association for the Education of Young Children (NYSAEYC) recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to leading others the early care and education field.

2010 Sideline Coach of University at Buffalo Bulls Football Awarded by Division of Athletics of the University at Buffalo for making a difference to athletic students.

2008 Milton Plesur Excellence of Award in Teaching of the University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY.

Awarded by the undergraduate Student Government Association of the University at Buffalo. One of the five recipients and only

female receiving this award. Students nominate their teacher by demonstrating a genuine passion for teaching.

2008 Joan Bozer/Minnie Gillette Leadership Award of Erie Community College,

Buffalo, NY. Awarded annually by empowering the lives of women and making a difference

in the community. Out of three campuses, this was awarded only to a single recipient during that year.

1991 Governor Cuomo’s Early Childhood Recognition Award Awarded for outstanding contributions to the betterment of children and the field of early childhood education. 1993 Recognition for Fifth Annual Unsung Director’s Award of the

National Child Care Professional Association, Orlando, Fl. Awarded for leadership in the field of early childhood education. PROFESSION: Professional Elected Offices: State: 2014 – present Member, SUNY Early Care & Education Conference Committee 2013 – 2014 Regional Coordinator, SUNY Campus Child Care Regional Directors 2009 – 2011 Treasurer, New York State Association for Childhood Education International 1995 – 1998 President, Child Care Association of Greater Buffalo 1994 – 1996 President, New York State Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers Program Accreditation: 2008 – Present NAEYC Local Assessor, Validated early childhood programs serving children

from birth through age eight in the Western New York area 1991 -2008 NAEYC Validator, Validated military child development centers in the Middle East and Europe. Validated early childhood programs nationwide.

1995 – 1997 NAEYC Commissioner, Reviewed and granted NAEYC accredited early Childhood programs for the United States and overseas. Professional Affiliations 2012 – Present State University of New York Early Care and Education Leaders (SEEL) 2011 – Present Suffolk Association for the Education of Young Children (SAEYC) 1989 – Present National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) 1989 – Present New York State Association for the Education of Young Children (NYSAEYC) 2009 – Present Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) 1989 – Present National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers (NCCC) SERVICE: National: 2010 – Present Textbook Reviewer, Pearson Higher Education, Inc. 2003 – Present Member of the Exchange Faculty Advisory Committee,

Child Care Information Exchange, Redmond, Washington. 2003- Present Field Reader, United States Department of Education State: 2013 – 2014 SUNY Child Care Regional Coordinator 1997 – 2012 Member of SUNY Child Care Executive Committee 1997- 2014 Regional Coordinator, SUNY Directors Group Local: June 2013 Member, Search Committee for Director of Selden Kids’ Campus Center Suffolk County Community College, Ammerman Campus June 2013 Member, Search Committee for Director of Finance of Suffolk County Community College Association, Inc. 2000 – 2008 Member, Erie Community College Diversity Committee 2000 – 2002 Member, Erie Community College Presidential Planning Committee

1995 – 1997 Member, Child Care Advisory Council of Child care Coalition of Niagara Frontier International: 1995 Delegate, Early Childhood Citizens Ambassador of the United States Beijing, China FEATURED VIDEOTAPE 1995 United Way of Buffalo and Erie County: “In Our Hands” 1995 Early Childhood Education and Training Program: State University of New York, Albany, New York - Video Training Series “Changing No to Yes: Positive Day Care Discipline.” FEATURED MAGAZINES/ NEWSPAPER 2014 Suffolk County Community College Homepage: September 2014, p.19, President Mc Kay’s 2013-1014 Accomplishments 2011 Newsmakers July 19 2011: American Association of Community Colleges 2011 South Bay Shore Edition: Early Childhood Conference Keynote Speaker: Vickie Calderon, NYSAEYC Champion for Children Educational Leadership Award 2011 Long Island Newsday: Around town- Winners: Early Childhood Education 2009 The Buffalo News: “Think Outside the box…but play in it.” 2008 Visions- University at Buffalo: “Meet the Best Professors.” 2007 Child Care Information Exchange: 25 Year Anniversary 1994 Child Care Information Exchange:

“Meet Cover Director Vickie Calderon -Loghmanieh” 1991 The Liaison Faculty News – Buffalo State College “The Little Scholars of Buffalo State College”

“When we adults think of children, there is a simple truth which we ignore; childhood is not a preparation for life;

childhood is life. A child isn’t getting ready to live; a child is living... How much we would teach each other…adults with the experience and children with the freshness. A little child may not lead us, but at least we ought to discuss the trip with him; for after all, life is his and her journey, too.” - Professor T. Ripaldi

Vickie F. Calderon’s Bio

Maria Victoria F. Calderon, better known as Vickie, was born in Manila, Philippines. In 1971, she moved to Buffalo, New York and pursued her educational dream for America’s product of excellence in education. Vickie received her B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Manhattanville College (1977), and completed her M.Ed (2003) from the University at Buffalo. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in early childhood education from the University at Buffalo. Throughout her career, Vickie has worked in many different educational settings. From 1989 to 1994, she worked as Director of Buffalo State College Child Care Center. In 1994, she moved to the University at Buffalo Child Care Center, where she stayed for two years. She spent the last 12 years at Erie Community College City Campus Child Development Center and initiated the only State University of New York Evening Campus Child Care for ages 6 weeks – 12 years old. During her tenure, she achieved their first National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation. At the same time she created staff development training and preparation for early childhood students for Buffalo State College, University at Buffalo, and Erie Community College. In 2009, Vickie accepted a position as Associate Director of the University at Buffalo’s Early Childhood Research Center and continued her passion in teaching undergraduate and graduate early childhood education courses. Thirty five years of experience as a preschool Lead Teacher, Adjunct Faculty, and campus children’s center director offers her students a hands-on wealth of knowledge and experience. In February 2011, Vickie accepted a new challenge as Director of Suffolk County Community College Kids’ Cottage Grant Campus.

Vickie has served on many professional educational organizations. She was President of the Child Care Association of Greater Buffalo and President of the New York State Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers. She was a member of the State University of New York Child Care Executive Committee. Vickie received numerous awards: University at Buffalo Milton Plesur Excellence of Award in Teaching (2008), Erie Community College Joan Bozer/Minnie Gillette Leadership Award for Empowerment of Women, New York State Association for the Education of Young Children’s Champion for Children Educational Leadership Award (2011), SUNY Early Care & Education Leaders (SEEL) Brady Excellence Award of Administrators (2014) and National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers Director of the Year (2015), and Maryknoll/Miriam College Philippines Amazing Alumni Achiever (2015). She has traveled to Bahrain, Geilenkirchen, Germany and Okinawa in order to ensure that America’s military children receive quality early childhood overseas. She has also served as Commissioner for the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) by granting Accreditation for high quality early childhood programs in the United States and overseas. She was instrumental for the federal grant award of Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) for low-income students of Erie Community College (ECC). Diverse, low-income parents of ECC were able to pursue their Associates degree due to affordable, quality campus child care. As Director of Suffolk Community Children’s Center Grant Campus, the Center was NAEYC Reaccredited and is also a participant of the QualitystarsNY. Vickie is active in the Long Island community by hosting Long Island’s Infant/Toddler Annual Conference for the past four years. In addition, Vickie is an Early Childhood Consultant for Southampton School District’s Universal PreK for the past three years. Due to her staff development training and coaching; Southampton implemented interpretation of NYS Common Core UPK through everyday play! While Vickie has made a difference not just for America’s children and parents; she is a voice for global children. As former Treasurer of New York State Association for Children Education International; Vickie raised funds to build the only girls school in Tanzania. She presented at the Association for the Childhood Education International (ACEI) World Summit at Washington D.C. by giving a presentation on “ The Challenges of Filipino Childhood.” Vickie’s next goal is to share her knowledge about the importance of child development and early childhood education in her birthplace, Philippines. Vickie’s objective is to implement an Early Childhood Education Initiative Training. Vickie’s knowledge and experiences with young children, parents, and students reflects her passion that as educators, WE can make a difference. ______________________________________________________________________________

Suffolk's Calderon Honored by National Child Care Advocacy

Group

Vickie Calderon, Director of Suffolk County Community College’s Kids’ Cottage on the Michael

J. Grant Campus in Brentwood, has been named the 2015 Director of the Year by the National

Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers (NCCCC) and will be honored by the group at its annual

conference next month in Chicago.

“Vickie is a passionate, accomplished child care advocate whose leadership has positively impacted

our students and College,” said Suffolk County Community College President Dr. Shaun L. McKay.

Calderon was selected based upon her history of work in early education, her commitment to

excellence in teaching, and most importantly according to Pamela Pallas, Ph.D., President of the

NCCCC, “ … her leadership and positive impact on early care and education on your campus and

within your state.”

Pallas, in a letter notifying President McKay of the honor wrote, “Ms. Calderon’s nominators’

endorsements included ‘Vickie’s first priority is advocating for quality campus child care’; that she

’speaks strongly for the well-being of her staff regarding staff development and comparable benefits

and salaries’; and that her leadership has been paramount in helping to make Suffolk Kid’s Cottage

an exemplary center on Long Island and in the State of New York. In addition they noted that the

center’s reputation for quality early childhood education is one of the reasons it is utilized as a

teaching site for early childhood students.”

Calderon came to Suffolk County Community College with an impressive resume and experience.

She worked as Director of the Buffalo State College Child Care Center and later the University at

Buffalo Child Care Center. Calderon spent 12 years at Erie Community College City Campus Child

Development Center where she initiated the only State University of New York Evening Campus

Child Care program for children aged six weeks to 12 years old and came to Suffolk in 2011.

Calderon earned a B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Manhattanville College, and completed

her M.Ed from the University at Buffalo.

The Children’s Learning Centers at Suffolk County Community College are State licensed and

provide a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate child care program for children between the

ages of six weeks and five years of age. The Learning Centers are open to children of college

students, faculty, and staff; Suffolk County employees; and community residents. For more

information visit: http://www.sunysuffolk.edu/Students/ChildLC.asp.

The National Coalition for Campus Children’s Centers (NCCCC) is a nonprofit educational membership

organization supporting excellence in programs for young children in communities of higher learning by

providing opportunities for leadership, professional development, research, networking, and advocacy.

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NCCCC’s Director of the Year for 2015- Vickie Calderon

NCCCC is pleased to present the NCCCC 2015 Director of the Year, Vickie Calderon.

Vickie is the Director of Suffolk County Community College’s Kids’ Cottage Children’s Learning

Center, a NAEYC accredited center in Brentwood, NY that provides full-time school-year care for

children 6 weeks through 5 years. As director, Vickie led the center through its most recent

NAEYC reaccreditation. She carefully mentors her staff, guides students, and provides a family-

friendly environment in which children can flourish.

Parents recognize her unique gifts, as evidenced by the strong letters of support. Kids’ Cottage

parent Richard Muniz, writes, “The Suffolk Kids’ Cottage at Suffolk County Community College

could not function at its current level of quality and service if Ms. Vickie Calderon were not its

director. She has always put the children first and has always gone above and beyond what was

required of her to ensure their progression and development.”

Like many of our NCCCC members, Vickie juggles multiple roles and responsibilities as she

works directly with children, staff, families, colleagues and community members, while also

pursuing a doctorate at SUNY-Buffalo. In the midst of her busy director responsibilities, Vickie is

active in the Long Island community, hosting Long Island’s Infant/Toddler Annual Conference

for the past three years. In addition, Vickie has been an Early Childhood Consultant for

Southampton School District’s Universal PreK. Due to her staff development training and

coaching, Southampton implemented an interpretation of NYS’s Common Core UPK through

everyday play.

Her position at the Suffolk Kids Cottage is her current opportunity in a distinguished career that

began over 35 years ago with her first position as a preschool teacher. Vickie’s leadership

qualities were quickly recognized, and she has served as center director at Buffalo State College

Child Care Center, Director of the University at Buffalo Child Care Center, Associate Director of

the University at Buffalo’s Early Childhood Research Center, and Director of Erie Community

College’s City Campus Child Development Center. In each setting, she has been a tireless

advocate for quality, guiding centers through NAEYC accreditation, assisting in mentoring pre-

service teachers, creating and implementing staff development and teaching a wide variety of

courses in child development and early childhood education.

In honoring Vickie as Director of the year, NCCCC proudly adds to Vickie’s long list of awards

that testify to her outstanding leadership and advocacy for young children. She has received

awards for high quality teaching, the University at Buffalo’s Milton Plesur Excellence of Award

in Teaching, as well as Erie Community College’s Joan Bozer/Minnie Gillette Leadership Award

for Empowerment of Women, the New York State Association for the Education of Young

Children’s Champion for Children Educational Leadership Award, and most recently, the State

University system of New York (SUNY)’s Early Care & Education Leaders (SEEL) as well as the

Brady Excellence Award of Administrators in 2014.

It is obvious from Vicki’s impressive resume that she exemplifies a life-long leader, committed,

passionate and secure in her role of providing guidance for each childhood program. She is fully

involved in direct care of young children as well as the larger field of early childhood education.

Jessica Essray, Associate Professor of Zayed University writes, “[Vickie] is a Champion for

Children- an Early Childhood Leader who combines her knowledge of research with over thirty

years of experience to create her endless practical knowledge of the profession. “

Vickie has made a difference not just for America’s children and parents; she is a voice for

global children. Vickie’s influence extends beyond campuses and beyond the United States, as

she traveled to Bahrain, Germany and Okinawa in order to ensure that America’s military

children receive quality early childhood care overseas. As former Treasurer of New York State’s

Association for Children Education International, Vickie raised funds to build the only girls

school in Tanzania. She presented at the Association for the Childhood Education International

(ACEI) World Summit at Washington D.C. by giving a presentation on “ The Challenges of

Filipino Childhood.” Vickie’s next goal is to share her knowledge about the importance of child

development and early childhood education in her birthplace, the Philippines. With her energy,

knowledge and enthusiasm, we have no doubt that her latest goal will soon become a reality.

As a part of the application process, Vickie shared her philosophy exemplified by a quote by Ripaldi that guides her work with young children:

“When we adults think of children, there is a simple truth which we ignore; childhood is not a

preparation for life; childhood is life. A child isn’t getting ready to live; a child is living... How

much we would teach each other…adults with the experience and children with the freshness. A

little child may not lead us, but at least we ought to discuss the trip with him; for after all, life is

his and her journey, too.”

We could certainly say that in Vickie’s own career journey, she lives this philosophy- not

“preparing for life” but living a life filled with freshness, seizing every opportunity to do good

for children and families along the way.

Please join me in welcoming this stellar champion for children, our latest addition to the

NCCCC’s proud tradition of honoring an individual who exemplifies the mission of our

organization and is the living example of the best that campus children’s program can offer --

our 2015 Director of the Year, Vickie Calderon.

By: Beth Hatcher, Ph.D. Associate Professor Early Childhood Education Chair, Division of Early childhood & Elementary Education University of Maine Farmingville

NCCCC 2015 Director of the Year Vickie Calderon

At our recent conference in Chicago, NCCCC awarded the 2015 Director of the Year to Vickie Calderon, the

Director of Suffolk County Community College’s Kids’ Cottage Children’s Learning Center, a NAEYC accredited

center in Brentwood, NY. Vickie’s center provides full-time school-year care for children 6 weeks through 5 years.

Like many of our NCCCC members, Vickie juggles multiple roles and responsibilities as she works directly with

children, staff, families, colleagues and community members. Her position at the Suffolk Kids Cottage is her current

opportunity in a distinguished career that began over 35 years ago with her first position as a preschool teacher. In

each early childhood campus setting, she has been a tireless advocate for quality, guiding centers through NAEYC

accreditation, assisting in mentoring pre-service teachers, creating and implementing staff development and teaching

a wide variety of courses in child development and early childhood education.

In her acceptance speech, Vickie spoke in glowing terms of her 26 year association with NCCCC, from her first

conference many years ago in Washington DC to her present active participation in our organization. She gave

credit to many “pioneers of this awesome organization” who served as her mentors over the years. She challenged

all of us to continue to make a difference in the lives we touch through our campus connections. “Each of us in this

room can connect bridges for the future of children by sharing each other‘s knowledge, experience, keeping abreast

with the latest research in early childhood education and by being a role model.” It is obvious from Vicki’s

impressive résumé that she is that role model, one who is committed, passionate and secure in her role of providing

guidance for each childhood program. Vickie concluded her remarks with her many thanks to her family and

friends, and especially to NCCCC. “ NCCCC- you gave me the strong roots – confidence, leadership, dream big and

hope! NCCC you are the wind beneath the wings.”

Vickie is a deserving addition to NCCCC’s proud tradition of honoring an individual who exemplifies the mission of

our organization and is the living example of the best that campus children’s program can offer – Congratulations to

our 2015 Director of the Year, Vickie Calderon.

2015 National Coalition for Campus Children’s Center’s Annual Conference website: www.NCCCC