Expertise:
Ms. Albert's expertise is in curriculum development, parent education, developing full-inclusion program, staff supervision and training.
Major Product/SVS:
Religious Studies Including Early Childhood Education for Infants and Toddlers, Full-Inclusion Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities
Favorite Business Publication:
Young Children; Exchange; CEC Today
Hobbies/Sports:
Classical Ballet Dancing, Yoga, Reading, Attending Musical and Opera Theater, Spending Time with her Grandchildren
Education Degrees:
Master of Education, with a Concentration in Guidance Counseling, Bowling Green State University (1970); Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Purdue University (1966)
Affiliations Awards:
Early Childhood Educators of Reform Judaism; Council for Exceptional Children; Oxford Round Table; President, Orange County Association for the Education of Young Children; Vice President, California Association for the Education of Young Children; President, National Jewish Early Childhood Network; National Association of Temple Educators; National Jewish Early Childhood Network; National Association for the Education of Young Children; Association for Childhood Education International
Place of Birth:
Houston, TX
Children's Names:
Grant, Meredith
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of her career were being selected as a member of the Oxford Round Table in 2006 and presenting a paper on the full inclusion preschool project at University of Oxford, England.
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her leadership skills and passion for her profession.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because of her desire to educate children.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Albert has experience in maintaining the state educational standards and accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She also worked at Orange Coast College from 1991 to 1993, Temple Beth Emet from 1980 to 1991, Village Preschool at Yorba Linda from 1978 to 1980 and Vanguard Vocational Center from 1976 to 1978. She was also the developer for the full inclusion preschool project and also a selected participant for the Oxford Round Table.
Education Certifications:
Certification in Human Development, Pacific Oaks College and Children's School (1986); Certification in Nursery School Administration, Fullerton College (1983)
Awards/Honors:
Woman of the Year Award for Community Service, Temple Bat Yahm