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SNAEYC

The Southern Nevada AEYC is a local chapter of the Nevada Association for the Education of Young Children and the National Association. SNAEYC serves individuals working in early childhood education in the Las Vegas/Clark County area. They sponsor educational events, advocacy activities, special events such as the annual ECE Awards Night, and have regular membership meetings.

SNAEYC Governing Board 2008

  • President: Jessi Torrero, La Petite Academy Director
  • Past President: Christine Matiash, Office of Early Care and Education
  • Treasurer: Keana Sullivan, Nellis AFB, CDC
  • Secretary: Eileen Quinn, UNLV CSUN Preschool
  • Vice President of Public Policy: Lillie Englund, Imprints Day School
  • Vice President of Educational Development: Tina Howell
  • UNLV Student Membership Section: Ikaika Regidor
  • Membership Chair: Christina Herrera
  • Accreditation Chair: Jennifer Kalas, Alexander Dawson School

Members At Large

  • Sharon Baggs, Clark County Child Care Licensing
  • Leslie Cheney, Child Care Apprenticeship Program
  • Dianne Farkas, Family to Family Connection
  • Carrie Paldi, Creative Kids
  • Sandy Wilson, Child Development Program
  • Linda Bouch
  • Teresa Byington, UNR Cooperative Extension

For membership information contact Jessi Torrero at (702) 870-7050 or contact us.