Early Childhood Leadership: A Photovoice Exploration

The first five years of a child’s life represent critical windows in physiological, social-emotional, and cognitive development. Administrators of early childhood (EC) programs play a pivotal role in determining the quality of experiences that unfold for young children in center-based care. Using photovoice, semi-structured administrator interviews, and participant-observation, we aimed to identify the factors contributing to one center’s atypically excellent outcomes with diverse children and families. Our textual and photographic analyses revealed three findings. First, administrators saw themselves as embedded within a larger system of barriers characterized by low positionality within an educational caste system that is marked by pervasive resource scarcity. Second, with external supports marginal at best, they leveraged multiple internal supports and resources, including agency, interdependence, and advocacy. Third, administrators operationalized literacy leadership by building and sustaining a climate of professional support for teachers within a “25 Books a Day” guiding philosophy

Comments on the paper by D. G. Rea and B. T. O'Leary on the composition of the Venus clouds

Comments on ice particles as major scatterers of infrared radiation from Venus atmospher

The Best of Me: A Photographic Installation of Voice, Diversity, and Literacy Leadership

This session outlines a participant-oriented, photovoice-inspired case study of a childcare center that serves at-risk children but has deviated from the predicted negative school readiness child-outcomes documented in national data. Data collection procedures included participant-observation and photo-elicited interviews with administrators. Transcripts and photographs were analyzed using modified narrative analysis processes. Participants then worked with me to create a photographic installation communicating the results of the study with their community

Trent Cheyney to Mr. Meredith (30 September 1962)

https://egrove.olemiss.edu/mercorr_pro/1243/thumbnail.jp

Side Impact Collisions: Trucks Versus Sedans

The proposed project will cover the effects of FMVSS 214 addendum to include light trucks. The addition of side door beams, air bags, and a dynamic performance requirement are the main points of FMVSS 214 which will be discussed. The effects of these safety measures will be compared between light trucks and sedans. NHTSA reports regarding the effects of FMVSS 214 will be reviewed in this paper. Based on the NHTSA literature reviews, further recommendations will be made

Understanding Poverty: Food Insecurity in Gettysburg, PA

This study informs on Gettysburgians’ experiences with health, nutrition, and the class structure. I conducted an ethnographic study based on a twelve-week volunteer experience with the food pantry in Gettysburg at the Adams County branch of South Central Community Action Programs. Experiencing the pantry for a 3-month period informed my understanding of nutrition and poverty in town. Extensive field notes and reflections were compiled to show the strength of the Gettysburg food pantry staff and community support system. This study also reflects on the limitations of the food pantry based on staff feedback and observation. The food pantry is much more than just monthly groceries for local families; the SCCAP pantry allows residents a place for support, love, and access to phenomenal resources to help families during hardship