Although the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) conference in Orlando, Florida seems like there are fewer attendees overall, the percentage of men seems to be increased. November, 2011
Percentage of men seem to be increasing at 2011 national conference
Although the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) conference in Orlando, Florida seems like there are fewer attendees overall, the percentage of men seems to be increased. Men from China attending national conference
One of the great experiences of attending a national conference like the National Association for the Education of Young Chlidren (NAEYC) is meeting new people. And especially guys from other parts of the world. One of the men in the photo is a Kindergarten teacher who works outside Beijing, China. It's amazing to think that this guy is such an amazing pioneer and challenging the stereotypes about men.Role as father prepared this teacher for the classroom
Josh Shively embraced the role of stay-at-home dad without flinching at gender stereotypes.Patience, drive and the desire to be a role model made him a good father.
Eight years later, the same characteristics helped him pursue a new career - a job with more of an impact than the retail position he quit when his first daughter was born.
Shively, 39, became a teacher.
Man discovers passion for education, finds next career
You never know where you’re going to find your next career.
For Craven Community College student Cameron Bates, his discovery came when he began volunteering at a child-care center where his daughter was enrolled.
It was there that the 35-year-old married father of three discovered a love for working with children and mentoring them.
Now, with the help of Craven, Bates knows where he hopes to make a difference for his family and for his community.
For Craven Community College student Cameron Bates, his discovery came when he began volunteering at a child-care center where his daughter was enrolled.
It was there that the 35-year-old married father of three discovered a love for working with children and mentoring them.
Now, with the help of Craven, Bates knows where he hopes to make a difference for his family and for his community.