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Expertise
Early Childhood Education For Prospective, New and Existing Teachers, and also Pre-School Owners/Directors. I can offer Teaching advice and also School Business advice. I owned a private Pre-school that I started over 22 years ago. I have degrees in Early Childhood Education, Business Management and Children's Theater. Can answer a variety of questions on anything having to do with Early Childhood Education, both teaching and business aspects. Currently, I mentor folks wanting to start up their own preschools and daycares: www.PreschoolMentor.com. Please visit me there!
Experience in the area
Success in many areas. President of the local Chamber of Commerce. My school was voted #1 best private Pre-School in my county. 26 newspaper articles were written about my school and a half page news article about myself. Published Author in a Children's Anthology now on Amazon. Guest lecturer at the local College.
Education/Credentials
BA Degree in Early Childhood Education
What do you like about this subject?
Sharing my heard-earned knowledge and expertise with Teachers and Directors about how to make their jobs easier & better.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I learn something every day by keeping my mind, eyes and ears open. For as many grains of sand- there are new lessons to be learned in this field. I would like to finish my book on the 'Business of Education' that helps Teachers become successful Directors and School owners.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Becomming a Pre-School Owner is easier than it would seem. Ask me!
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
You CAN make a decent living in a heart-conscious manner by being a Teacher and still not compromise your personal ethics! :)
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Nam | 08/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Pam. I really appreciate your ..... |
| Morgan | 08/03/10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! I didn't think it was anything ..... |
| Tebby | 07/23/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Arash | 09/21/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Donna | 09/11/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Pam Koons seems to know her stuff ..... |
Recent Answers from Pam Koons
2011-08-17 Concerned about my 4 yr old's Social Behaviour:
Hi Nam, Thanks for your question. I can totally understand your concerns. At my school, we found similar experiences with children who speak 2 languages. What is your native tongue that you speak to him
2011-04-02 Help!!:
Hi Danny, That will all depend on what the facility you are applying for a job requires. They are all different with different requirements, so it's quite hard to know exactly what each one will want
2010-08-03 Upside down face drawing:
Hi and thanks for your question. Normally, no this would not be significant. 4 year olds don't always see things the same way as adults do. I am not a Doctor by any means, so I am qualifying my answer
2010-06-15 publicity for a pre school:
Congrats on your new endeavor!! I hope it goes well for you. For here, your questions are way too involved for me to give you a quick answer. If you'd like, you can reach me at my website for more info:
2010-06-03 license requirements:
Hi Terry, Thanks for your e-mail. I am reading several questions from your note. It's always a good idea to contact your local Dept of Social Health Services to get the very latest answers and rulings
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