Hi everyone! My name is Frances.  I am a classically-trained musician (piano and voice).  I had the opportunity to finish my Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Memphis major in Collaborative Piano before coming to the city.  While employed in a youth organization, I worked with school-age children in school programs and summer camp for 10 years.  During that time, I was assigned to teach Physical Education to ages 2-5 years old in a Jewish early learning center in Riverdale, and did it for 4 years.  I definitely fell in love with the age group!  Nevertheless, the world of Early Childhood is new to me, and I always believe that you cannot give what you do not have.  Eventually, I was able to complete my 18 credits of Children’s Program Administrator Credential at CUNY School of Professional Studies.  However, upon submission of my ePortfolio to the NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute, I was advised to take 18 credits of Early Childhood courses.  Hence, here I am.
I am looking forward to learning from Prof. Jen and from all of you! 

My name is Casandra, working and interacting with infants and toddlers have been my passion. I’m also a mother to my 13 year old son who plays a major part in my journey from babysitting to becoming a mother in having to changing roles pushed me to continue my  dream and journey to teacher infants and toddlers and a child psychologist for the middles- school children.

Hello everyone my name is Alyssa I am a mother to a two-year-old. I decided to pursue early childhood education because I love children they are very interesting and smart.

Hi, my name is Kiara and I’m 19 years old. I live in Brooklyn, New York and I have 2 brothers. I love watching movies like rom-coms and comedy. I also love listening to music! My favorite sports are soccer and volleyball.

My Name is Justine, I was born and raised in New York City In uptown Harlem. I have been working with children of all ages for 10+ years. I ran a little daycare out of my apartment until covid happened. I work with the YMCA as an Afterschool Counselor currently but a little before that I worked in the Early Childhood Program fulltime. I like that program so much I decided to get my degree in Early Childhood Development. Some hobbies I have are reading novels, drawing/painting, going to the movies. I think music is super important, I think music is life it teaches, preaches and resonates like nothing else in life does.

Hello everyone,

My name is Jessica Colon, you can call me Jessica or Jess. This is my first semester at BMCC, in the past I have taken classes at CUNY SPS. I received my CDA Credential from CUNY SPS this past May. I decided I wanted to continue my education in ECE. I have been working with children for about 10 years now. I have been working with infants/ toddlers for about 5 years.

Personally, I am a chilled person, and have lot of patience. I love to travel, my next trip is hopefully London (finger crossed). I am big on watching T.V shows, my current obsession is “Bridgerton” which is why I started reading all the books. I also enjoy baking, and playing monopoly.

Hello, I’m Madelin, I am excited for this semester and getting to know everyone! I’ve been working with infants, toddlers and families for about 2 years. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, Ny. I recently got engaged and on my free time I love spending time with my fiancé, we spend our time playing soccer together. I still live in Brooklyn with my fiancé and our two dogs.

Hello my name is Delly and I am a non-degree student working on getting some credits to keep my Assistant Teacher’s certification. I am 55 years old and work in a school for special needs children. I also do behavioral therapy. My hope is to learn and broaden my way of thinking.