<p class="MsoNormal">At the Early Childhood Center we believe that the teaching staff is the cornerstone for implementing our philosophy. Our teaching staff creates a caring and nurturing atmosphere and fosters each child’s creativity and positive self-image.</p>
<h2>Teachers</h2>
<p>Teachers have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related human service area.</p>
<h2>Assistant Teachers</h2>
<p>Assistant teachers have an Associate Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.</p>
<h2>Student Assistants</h2>
<p>SIUE students who are studying Early Childhood Education or related human service area may apply to work up to 20 hours through the Student Employment web site.</p>
<h2>Practicum Students</h2>
<p>The School of Education Early Childhood Education program provides opportunities for students to accumulate at least 100 hours of pre-student teaching clinical experiences at the ECC.</p>
<h2><strong>Student Teachers</strong></h2>
<p>The School of Education Early Childhood students intern at the ECC under the guidance of a Cooperating teacher and University supervisor, gradually assuming the role of a teacher.</p>
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<p align="left"><strong>STAFF MEMBER</strong></p>
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<p align="left"><strong>POSITION</strong></p>
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<p align="left"><strong>E-MAIL ADDRESS</strong></p>
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<td width="179">Rebecca (Dabbs) MacLean</td>
<td width="246">Director</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:rdabbsk@siue.edu">rdabbsk@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Christy Horton</td>
<td width="246">Administrative Specialist</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:chorton@siue.edu">chorton@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Amie Sudbring</td>
<td width="246">Office Support Associate</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:asudbri@siue.edu">asudbri@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Sheri Rallo</td>
<td width="246">Lead Teacher - Meadow Room</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:srallo@siue.edu">srallo@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Trisha McCulloch</td>
<td width="246">Lead Teacher - River Room</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:trigray@siue.edu">trigray@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Stephanie Henschen</td>
<td width="246">Lead Teacher - Willow Room</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:szacha@siue.edu">szacha@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Beth Martens</td>
<td width="246">Lead Teacher - Prairie Room</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:bmarten@siue.edu">bmarten@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Trish Ohm</td>
<td width="246">Lead Teacher - Cypress Room</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:tohm@siue.edu">tohm@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Judy Ryder</td>
<td width="246">Assistant Teacher - Meadow Room</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:jryder@siue.edu">jryder@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Elizabeth Mayfield</td>
<td width="246">Assistant Teacher - River Room</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:emayfie@siue.edu">emayfie@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Mary Blain</td>
<td width="246">Assistant Teacher - Willow Room</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:mblain@siue.edu">mblain@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Amber Larson</td>
<td width="246">Assistant Teacher - Prairie Room</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:amlarso@siue.edu">amlarso@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Lealia Williams</td>
<td width="246">Assistant Teacher- Cypress Room</td>
<td width="166"><a href="http://" target="_blank">leawill@siue.edu</a></td>
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<td width="179">Deena Gaddy</td>
<td width="246">Assistant Teacher- Health & Safety</td>
<td width="166"><a href="mailto:dgaddy@siue.edu">dgaddy@siue.edu</a></td>
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