Deborah Fleshman
Early Learning Specialist
Irvine Unified School District
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Running my own Pre-K classroom while in college.
Working with children and families from poverty.
Understanding the business side to early childhood education, managing the people, program and finances.
Year long leadership program.
Training, coaching, and mentoring professional staff. (200 individuals at a state conference)
Finishing my thesis.
Education
High School
Presentation High School
Presentation High School
Career
Early Learning Specialist
Providing guidance and leadership to children, families, and staff.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Upholding a Cause and Belief
Day to Day
A great day starts with the faces of over 400 students, excited and eager to be at school. Children are engaged and ready to learn. Staff is being silly, dancing and singing songs with the kiddos. Walking thought the school and visiting classroom where learning is masked by fun. At the end a great day a since of accomplishment is shared by many.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Volunteer or get practical work experiences while you are getting your education.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Parents:
"Teachers make no money!"
