KEARNEY – Families, educators, advocates and community members are invited to take part in the upcoming Kearney Area Week of the Young Child activities. Scheduled for April 12-16, the free events celebrate early learning, young children and their teachers, families and community. “In early childhood education, children learn from their families, providers and the community. During Week of the Young Child, we support these relationships by providing fun activities, … [Read more...] about Week of the Young Child events planned April 12-16 in Kearney
Chelsea Bartling
Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside overcomes obstacles to be first in family to attend college
By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside didn’t know a single family member – parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles or cousins – who had attended college. “Leaving high school was a big transition,” she said. “I had to look up YouTube videos of freshmen moving in because I didn’t know anything. Should I bring a mirror? Do they have a checklist? Is that a thing?” An Omaha Northwest High School graduate, Smith-Whiteside also … [Read more...] about Phadiziana Smith-Whiteside overcomes obstacles to be first in family to attend college
UNK early childhood center also serves Kearney-area community
By ERIKA PRITCHARD UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Early Childhood Education Center isn’t just for campus members. It serves the children of community members, too. Opened in November 2019, the LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center provides a welcoming, education-based environment where children from all backgrounds can learn and grow. “I feel that every family should have the opportunity to send their … [Read more...] about UNK early childhood center also serves Kearney-area community
Chelsea Bartling named interim director of Early Childhood Education Center
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has selected an interim director to lead its LaVonne Kopecky Plambeck Early Childhood Education Center. UNK alumna Chelsea Bartling was appointed to the position effective today. Bartling has 11 years of experience in the early childhood field as a preschool teacher and early childhood specialist with Grand Island and Kearney public schools. She also worked as a teacher’s aide and … [Read more...] about Chelsea Bartling named interim director of Early Childhood Education Center
