{"id":964430,"date":"2023-12-15T16:25:30","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T21:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/?page_id=964430"},"modified":"2024-01-24T11:04:38","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T16:04:38","slug":"early-learning-champion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/early-learning-champion\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Learning Champion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pb_line_C8D6117F007C852CED27DA8006CCD3EF\"  class=\"pb-line pb-clear-fix\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><ul class=\"pb-layout pb-layout-100 pb-reset-list pb-clear-fix pb-main\"><li class=\"pb-layout-column-left\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"height:50px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"pb-script-tag\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(document).ready(function($){$(\"#pb_line_C8D6117F007C852CED27DA8006CCD3EF\").PBLayout({\"bg_parallax_speed\":\"30\",\"bg_parallax_enable\":\"0\",\"bg_parallax_mobile_enable\":\"0\"},0);});<\/script><\/div><div id=\"pb_line_74ECFF77E398A52D9B67FE95B5F10792\"  class=\"pb-line pb-clear-fix\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><ul class=\"pb-layout pb-layout-100 pb-reset-list pb-clear-fix pb-main\"><li class=\"pb-layout-column-left\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><div class=\"pb-video\"><div class=\"pb-video-content\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YfNi4OGW2q8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"height:50px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"pb-script-tag\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(document).ready(function($){$(\"#pb_line_74ECFF77E398A52D9B67FE95B5F10792\").PBLayout({\"bg_parallax_speed\":\"30\",\"bg_parallax_enable\":\"0\",\"bg_parallax_mobile_enable\":\"0\"},0);});<\/script><\/div><div id=\"pb_line_331337CB11CDC5554072BB1182F5E98B\"  class=\"pb-line pb-clear-fix\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><ul class=\"pb-layout pb-layout-50x50 pb-reset-list pb-clear-fix pb-main\"><li class=\"pb-layout-column-left\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><div class=\"pb-text\"><p><b>Tallahassee, FL\u2014 <\/b>WFSU Public Media announces Jennifer Ramos from Leon County Schools as one of the 14 early education professionals named to the\u00a0<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/education\/digitalinnovators\/class-of-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">2023 honorees<\/a>\u00a0of the PBS KIDS Early Learning Champions program. The awards, established in 2018, recognize and celebrate passionate educators who work with the nation\u2019s youngest students, from infants to second graders. Through the Early Learning Champions program, PBS KIDS and local PBS stations, including WFSU, surround educators with professional learning and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>WFSU is excited to have Jennifer Ramos recognized nationally as our PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion 2023. Ramos has served in many Early Childhood Educator roles throughout her career including teacher, director, research coordinator, and support staff. She also has experience in the after-school and out-of-school spaces<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>\u201cSupporting young children and their families has always been my goal. PBS Kids Learning Media and their many resources have provided support to me as a parent and educator. Knowing that I can utilize resources that are fun, developmentally appropriate, and are easily accessible to me and my families is invaluable,\u201d stated Ramos.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"height:25px;\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-box pb-clear-fix\" style=\"background-color:#E5296B;border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:5px;border-top-color:#BC005a;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:20px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:20px;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-right-style:dashed;border-right-width:5px;border-right-color:#BC005A;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:20px;-moz-border-radius-topright:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-style:dashed;border-bottom-width:5px;border-bottom-color:#BC005A;-webkit-border-bottom-right-radius:20px;-moz-border-radius-bottomright:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-left-style:dashed;border-left-width:5px;border-left-color:#BC005A;-webkit-border-bottom-left-radius:20px;-moz-border-radius-bottomleft:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;padding-top:25px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:25px;\" id=\"pb_box_BAF4AAF5E7D6D207176C9E5F1807B942\"><div class=\"pb-box-inner\"><div class=\"pb-box-content\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\"><blockquote>\n<p><strong>&#8220;I know that I make an impact and that that&#8217;s important to them&#8230;&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;\u00a0 Jen Ramos speaking about her students&#8217; successes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>                <\/div><div class=\"pb-script-tag\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(document).ready(function($) {$('#pb_box_BAF4AAF5E7D6D207176C9E5F1807B942').PBBox([]);});<\/script><\/div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"height:25px;\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-text\"><p>WFSU\u2019s Education &amp; Engagement lead, Tasha Weinstein said,<i>\u00a0\u201c<\/i>The PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion program provides WFSU Public Media with a creative and innovative way to celebrate exceptional local educators who already use PBS KIDS content in their classrooms and love how WFSU PBS KIDS resources and programs dovetail into core curriculum\u2014making learning extra fun!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ramos was selected for her years of experience, contagious enthusiasm, and her \u2018roll-up-your-sleeves and let\u2019s do it\u2019 attitude. She shares that our WFSU Education &amp; Engagement workshops have provided her with a community of practice, allowing her to feel connected to other educators.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"pb-layout-column-right\"> <div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div><div class=\"pb-text\"><p>She adds, \u201cI love all of the new programming and the interactive games that are available for free. I also grew up watching PBS as a child and it&#8217;s been a joy to share those experiences and familiar characters and lessons with my own two young children and my students.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"height:25px;\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-box pb-clear-fix\" style=\"background-color:#E5296B;border-top-style:dashed;border-top-width:5px;border-top-color:#BC005A;-webkit-border-top-left-radius:20px;-moz-border-radius-topleft:20px;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-right-style:dashed;border-right-width:5px;border-right-color:#BC005A;-webkit-border-top-right-radius:20px;-moz-border-radius-topright:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-style:dashed;border-bottom-width:5px;border-bottom-color:#BC005A;-webkit-border-bottom-right-radius:20px;-moz-border-radius-bottomright:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-left-style:dashed;border-left-width:5px;border-left-color:#BC005A;-webkit-border-bottom-left-radius:20px;-moz-border-radius-bottomleft:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;padding-top:25px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:25px;padding-left:25px;\" id=\"pb_box_6A3F11F00724C5EA648ADF1ACE7F2BE3\"><div class=\"pb-box-inner\"><div class=\"pb-box-content\" style=\"color:#ffffff;\"><p><strong>Want to know about more great teachers in our area? <a style=\"color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/early-learning-champion-2021\/\">Follow the link to find out more about WFSU&#8217;s 2021 Early Learning Champion, Leah Moore<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>                <\/div><div class=\"pb-script-tag\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(document).ready(function($) {$('#pb_box_6A3F11F00724C5EA648ADF1ACE7F2BE3').PBBox([]);});<\/script><\/div><div class=\"pb-space-line\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-space pb-clear-fix\" style=\"height:25px;\"><\/div><div class=\"pb-text\"><p>The PBS KIDS Early Learning Champions program, which as of 2023 has recognized 52 passionate youth educators includes Pre-K and special education teachers, childcare center owners and directors, librarians and family literacy specialists, community and parent educators, and school counselors. WFSU is extremely proud of the outstanding work of all three of our Early Learning Champions: Jennifer Ramos (2023), Leah Moore (2021)., and Roshanna Beard (2019), who provide insight, innovation, and so much wisdom that is infused into all the work we do in our community.<\/p>\n<p>The program represents the diverse community impacting young learners today. Supported by the CPB-PBS Ready To Learn Initiative, this year\u2019s cohort will work on national co-design projects, such as professional development resources for educators, and everyday learning resources for families while also supporting\u00a0<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/cpb.org\/pressroom\/CPB-and-PBS-Team-24-Public-Media-Stations-Support-Early-Literacy-Critical-Thinking-Skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">Learning Neighborhood<\/a>\u00a0work across the country.<\/p>\n<p>PBS KIDS and local PBS stations will also provide support in skill-building within the classroom, in person, and at home, while encouraging these professionals to seek out their own personal and professional trajectories. Early Learning Champions connect with education networks across the nation and will further their commitments to their community\u2019s families, education officials, and administrators through the utilization of PBS KIDS and local PBS stations tools and resources.<\/p>\n<p>A full list of the 2023 PBS KIDS Early Learning Champions can be found\u00a0<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/education\/digitalinnovators\/class-of-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>(Originally announced October 6, 2023 at 1:39 PM EDT.)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"pb-script-tag\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">jQuery(document).ready(function($){$(\"#pb_line_331337CB11CDC5554072BB1182F5E98B\").PBLayout({\"bg_parallax_speed\":\"30\",\"bg_parallax_enable\":\"0\",\"bg_parallax_mobile_enable\":\"0\"},0);});<\/script><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-964430","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-04 13:20:45","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/964430"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=964430"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/964430\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":964432,"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/964430\/revisions\/964432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wfsu.org\/education\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=964430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}