President -Elect

2024 Nominee

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Nicci Rexroat

    Educational background and relevant employment related to children and families 

 

I am currently working toward a Masters in Early Childhood Education, and have 17 years of industry experience and 9 years as an owner. I began my career in early childhood during my college years, working as an assistant teacher at a preschool while I attended Pennsylvania State University, majoring in Energy, Sustainability, and Policy. When I moved back home to Missouri, I worked for other privately owned preschool programs as a lead teacher, assistant director, and director until I was able to purchase my first center in June of 2015. I have since expanded to own several more centers in the Holts Summit area.

 

  Leadership and/or committee experience within any organization

           

I served for 2 years as the MOAEYC Vice President, and I am currently serving as Public Policy Chair. In addition, I have been a Provider Fellow with Kids Win Missouri for the past 3 years.

 

 

  Why are you interested in serving on the MOAEYC Governing Board?  What skills and qualifications will you bring? What excites you about this position?  

 

I have learned so much about how the board works over the past few years. I am excited to continue to help the organization grow and be involved in all it has to offer. I have knowledge in the policy and advocacy world - which is vital during this time of turmoil. I have experience with DAP, DEI, and all of NAEYC's standards and guidelines.

I am always interested in supporting the work of legitimizing the profession of early childhood and bringing awareness to the importance of Early Childhood work. I am passionate about advocating not only for the young children of Missouri, but the Early Childhood workforce, and the families that rely on us. My passion and dedication to this work is in addition to the experience of belonging to the workforce and having the unique viewpoint of a private center owner. 

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