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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.
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 T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Arash | 09/21/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Donna | 09/11/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Pam Koons seems to know her stuff ..... |
| Tricia | 08/03/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Pam was a wonderful help, even though ..... |
| Merisa | 08/03/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Pam Koons is very knowledgable and responds ..... |
| Laura | 07/23/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much |
Recent Answers from Pam Koons
2009-09-25 child count:
Hi Cindy, That's a very good question. It depends on many factors. 1) The training of your teachers and aides 2) The size of your classrooms 3) Your school Parents' wants and needs 4) Your program curriculum
2009-06-27 director experience:
Hi Penny, That's a very good question. Really, there are 3 answers, each a bit different. 1) It depends a lot on your own moxie and investigation/research skills. I started my 1st preschool with an
2008-12-17 preschool teacher qualifications:
Hi Lynn, Thx for your question. I always advocate getting as much ECE education as you can. However, each school and daycare is different, and will require different schooling, so the more you have the
2008-11-12 Starting a Preschool in my home:
Hi Summer, Thx for your question. I would first contact your local Dept of Social Health Services, as they usually are the ones to license such places. You can also Google your "state's name and preschool
2008-11-03 Pre-school Marketing Research:
Here is a copy of what I give my preschool parents to think about when they are at the investigation stage: What to Look For In a Preschool 1. Teacher to Student Ratio 2. Reputation 3. How Long
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