Comments on: Childrens’ Advocates Look For Keys To Statewide Success

By: Krystal French

Krystal French — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 15:50:26 +0000

I would love to become more involved in the Early Childhood Education/Early Literacy Community in Pinellas County. Who should I contact?

I believe that libraries should be active partners in this wonderful cause. I am a former preschool teacher (with a BA in General Education) and am currently working in a local public library in the children’s dept. I have been at my current job for 12 yrs and have always wanted my library to be more active in the Early Learning Community beyond our library walls. I am involved in some outreach for HeadStarts, preschools, public schools, and more but I feel strongly that there are many, many more possibilities that are not being explored!

Please help me get in contact with the right people so that I can be more involved. Thank you for all you are doing for our young friends. They are special gifts that should be cherished by our society!

By: Tiffany Grantham

Tiffany Grantham — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 17:21:48 +0000

This is perhaps the most important issue of our time. Giving each child a sound foundation . . . to move forward for their lifetime. Thank you to all who are involved!

By: Janet Burnett

Janet Burnett — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 17:02:35 +0000

I agree with encouraging parent involvement. BUT, I remember being the parent who has to work double shifts seven days per week to get myself into an economic position to not be a drain on society.

I needed every help the community could offer. I do not believe it should be mandatory for parents to be involved. Also, consider surrogate parenting. By that I mean someone else, family, friend contribute to a child’s upbringing. It takes a village to raise a child. No nuclear family, on its own, can raise a well-rounded member of society.

I’d love more information and want to participate. I’m a grandma now and I believe in youth.