Pat Amanna, Director pat.amanna@purchase.edu At the Center since 1991.

EDUCATION: EdD. in Child and Youth Studies, MS. in Early Childhood Education. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: NYSAEC President-Elect and Professional Development Chair, New York State Early Childhood Career Initiative, Chair Credential in Workgroup, Westchester Community College Early Childhood Advisory Committee, United Way of Westchester and Putnam Board Member.

Two things I like most about working at the center: I like working with the diverse population of children, parents, college students, faculty and staff. I also enjoy actually putting early childhood theory into practice in an environment that endorses and values children.

My goals as an early childhood professional: To work toward all children and families having access to quality child care.

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