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Christine Mooney, Board Member of the Year

Title
Owner/Director
Company
Tender Tales Inc.
Industry
Education
City
East Meadow
State/Province
New York
Country
United States, United States
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I chose this career path because

 I have been in education for 25 years, and it was a passion and dream of mine to own a preschool for children ages two to five. My vision was to make programs affordable so all children have the opportunity to have a meaningful preschool education. My curriculum is designed to allow each child to learn and grow at their own pace. My staff is committed to providing a safe, secure and loving environment. I believe that early childhood years should be a time for fun, discovery and encouragement. I started as a teacher/director and now I am the owner/director.

I prepared for this career by

I prepared for my career be receiving my degree in Education. Also I continue to study and take classes to educate myself.

The biggest challenge I've overcome

My biggest challenge has been overcoming the inconsistency of enrollment from year-to-year. Thankfully, more parents understand the appreciate the importance of early childhood education and are returning to the work force, so that has impacted our enrollment rate in a positive way!

My greatest strength(s)

My Compassion and dedication to enrich the lives of young mines. Loving what I do , by believing in myself and wearing a smile as I make a different in a child or persons life. 

My greatest accomplishment to date

My greatest accomplishment have been opening and owning my own school.

My personal/professional goals

I am so passionate about what I do, and so my professional goal is to make every year an exceptional school year for my students!

What/Who has inspired me the most

I am inspired by the children, the staff, mentoring the teachers and being there for children and their parents.  My children have always inspired me to believe in myself and making me believe I can do it....

I most want to be known/remembered for

I want to be remembered as a teacher who gave back to her students and for the role I play in mentoring these children and shaping who they became today.

I participate in the following organizations/memberships

 I have been a board member for 4 years and Presently  Vice President of East Meadow Chamber of Commerce I am a member of the Kiwanis Club,.  Nassau Child Care Council., NAEYC National Association for the Education of Young Children.

I have received the following Honors/Awards/Scholarships

Board Member  of the year

I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time

I support the American Cancer Society., Dress to Impress

I enjoy the following hobbies/interests

I enjoy spending time with family and doing Welcome Bags for the community.

You can find me on these places

http://www.tendertaleskids.com/

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