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Marissa Calderón
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Apr 28, 2022

This week I am reminded of the importance of servant leadership and how we cultivate leaders too.

This week I am reminded of the importance of servant leadership and how we cultivate leaders too. I take this time to share a picture of myself and my youngest kiddo who happened to come to work with me on this day. My 1 year work anniversary passed last month…

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This week I am reminded of the importance of servant leadership and how we cultivate leaders too.
This week I am reminded of the importance of servant leadership and how we cultivate leaders too.

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May 6, 2020

Supporting Young Children’s Social and Emotional Development During Quarantine, Summertime and Beyond

Roughly three weeks. That’s how much time remains in the school year for most Arizona school districts. In efforts to continue to support their students, teachers have transferred their lessons to various online platforms. At the start of quarantine and a statewide shutdown of schools, teachers, in just a matter…

Sel

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Supporting Young Children’s Social and Emotional Development During Quarantine, Summertime and…
Supporting Young Children’s Social and Emotional Development During Quarantine, Summertime and…
Sel

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May 15, 2019

Working in the Early Childhood Field is totally a SALES job!

In the past few months I’ve been able to gain valuable insight on how the Early Childhood and Early Education sectors are viewed by those not embedded within it. Throughout my career I’ve spent countless hours “pitching” (selling, justifying, convincing etc.) …

Education

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Working in the Early Childhood Field is totally a SALES job!
Working in the Early Childhood Field is totally a SALES job!
Education

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Dec 31, 2018

Amongst the AZ Teacher of the Year and the Ambassadors for Excellence

I recently finished up my last 2018 podcast episode for the Early Childhood Journeys Podcast. It was with Kareem Neal, the AZ Educational Foundations Teacher of the Year recipient! …

Education

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Amongst the AZ Teacher of the Year and the Ambassadors for Excellence
Amongst the AZ Teacher of the Year and the Ambassadors for Excellence
Education

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Nov 21, 2018

Alebrijes & 21st Century Skills in the Early Childhood Classroom

I don’t think I’ll ever grow tired of watching Disney Pixar’s animated film, “Coco” and seeing Mexican spirit animals, aka “Alebrijes”, represented so well. Alebrijes are fun, imaginary, brightly-colored and legendary creatures from Mexican culture. They can be captivating for any child, and even in the inner child in all…

Mexico

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Alebrijes & 21st Century Skills in the Early Childhood Classroom
Alebrijes & 21st Century Skills in the Early Childhood Classroom
Mexico

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Aug 8, 2018

My Reflections on this Kindergarten Experience Journey

Almost 3 years ago, I was asked to join a grant-funded project, traveling and training (among my many other tasks) to implement some much-needed Kindergarten training modules developed by Alesi Group. …

Education

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My Reflections on this Kindergarten Experience Journey
My Reflections on this Kindergarten Experience Journey
Education

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Aug 8, 2018

A Conversation with Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson Director Adrienne Ledford

This conversation is a transcription from the Early Childhood Journeys Podcast Episode 33 where I sat down for an audio recording with Adrienne Ledford, Director of the Tucson teacher resource, Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson. This 100% volunteer run, non-profit store is worth learning about! Start of recording transcript: [Marissa]…

Education

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A Conversation with Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson Director Adrienne Ledford
A Conversation with Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson Director Adrienne Ledford
Education

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May 29, 2018

When People Start to Pay Attention to Your Work

I’ve been in the Early Childhood field for over 20 years, so I’ve experienced a lot in my day after beginning my career straight out of high school. I’ve had different types of roles: from direct care, to administrative, to leadership positions overseeing programs and employees. So when I was…

Early Childhood Education

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When People Start to Pay Attention to Your Work
When People Start to Pay Attention to Your Work
Early Childhood Education

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Feb 27, 2018

Makerspace in Preschool-It’s Not Just for Big Kids!

MAKERSPACE: a place where we gather tools and materials to create, invent, tinker, design, fabricate or otherwise enable individuals, a…

Education

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Makerspace in Preschool-It’s Not Just for Big Kids!
Makerspace in Preschool-It’s Not Just for Big Kids!
Education

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Oct 18, 2017

Appreciating Educator Mr. D’s Energy and Spirit!

Appreciating Educator Mr. D’s Energy and Spirit! Last month I was able to attend a speakers event presented by ASU’s Mary Lou Fulton College of Education. The Fall Speaker was Mr. “D” aka Joe Dombrowski, a 4th grade teacher who is currently teaching in Chicago. His clever and very humorous…

Education

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Appreciating Educator Mr. D’s Energy and Spirit!
Appreciating Educator Mr. D’s Energy and Spirit!
Education

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Marissa Calderón

Marissa Calderón

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Zen, LOVE & Tacos, those are some of the things I enjoy. Plus my kids, husband and my #EarlyEd & Non-Profit Community Org work.

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