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BAILEY APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AT UAPB

By Bobbie Crockett/SPECIAL TO THE COMMERCIAL
Sunday, October 25, 2009 12:03 AM CDT

Marilyn Bailey has been appointed director of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Child Development Center.

The Pine Bluff native has experience and training as a human development and family studies educator. Her focus has been on staff development, curriculum planning and implementation. Bailey said she’s excited about her new role at UAPB where she oversees the daily operation of the child development center and directs the teaching staff.

“My endeavor has been to work toward motivating people by creating learning environments that stimulate development, encourage student voice and foster parent-teacher collaboration,” she said.

Bailey has a master’s degree in human development from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, Calif., and is a doctoral candidate at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, Calif.

She has served as an instructor, trainer/parent mentor, adjunct faculty/guest lecturer, children’s services specialist and consultant at various California-based agencies and institutions. Bailey has also served as an administrator/operator of a home-based child care facility. She is a member of the American Association of University Women, Arkansas Early Childhood Association and the National Honor Society - Kappa Omicron Nu.

“I appreciate the work ethic of Ms. Bailey and her hard work in maintaining the high standards of the Center,” said Dr. Valerie L. Colyard, chair of UAPB’s Department of Human Sciences, under which the Child Development Center falls. “Her expertise is invaluable. Her ability to work with the teachers and parents in an amicable manner is commendable.”

The UAPB Child Development Center offers families an opportunity to enhance their child’s early learning skills. The center serves ages 6 weeks to 4 years on a first come, first served basis as space permits. It is a participant in the Arkansas Better Chance Program which allows a limited number of 3- to 4-year olds to attend its pre-K program free if their parents meet income eligibility requirements.

Bobbie Crockett is an extension specialist, communications in the School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences at UAPB.

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