Further Acknowledgements

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Jennifer Paris, Kristin Beeve, & Clint Springer
College of the Canyons

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I would like to thank:

My department including my full-time faculty colleagues, Cindy Stephens and Wendy Ruiz, who supported me pursuing the grant that funded this book and believe in the purpose of our OER work.

James Glapa-Grossklag for taking a chance on working with me for this grant before he really knew me and for all the opportunities I have been afforded since then.

Brian Weston for his leadership, guidance, and just being there to help facilitate the amazing project that this book is part of.

Alexa Johnson for her painstaking work on the book and taking words and images on pages and turning them into this beautiful book.

Chloe McGinley, Joy Shoemate, Trudi Radtke, Ian Joslin, and any other OER and Online Education staff that helped me maintain my sanity in this project.

My co-author, Kristin Beeve, for her tireless efforts and collaboration.

The peer reviewer, Clint Springer, for bringing a fresh set of eyes to the book and his work to make the book better.

My family, especially my children Ashlynn and Aidan, for being understanding of the time and energy commitments that this book, the larger project it is part of, and my advocacy for OER have taken.

The California Department of Education for giving us permission to use the amazing resources currently available that support Early Childhood Education that were foundational for this book.

Amanda Taintor, for being such a great collaborator and ally in developing and promoting OER in Early Childhood Education.

The larger OER community that keeps me thinking and pushing my understanding of what open is, what it should be, and what role I can play in that.

Jennifer Paris

Further Acknowledgements

I would like to thank:

The Early Childhood Education Faculty at College of the Canyons for continuously inspiring me and assisting in my professional growth through amazing collaborations. I feel truly blessed to be a part of a department so passionate in supporting faculty and students in Early Childhood Education.

Jennifer Paris for her unending leadership, patience, and support throughout this entire project.

The OER staff who have assisted us with graphics, obtaining permissions and attributions, and especially with formatting this incredible book.

My husband, Greg, and children Emily and Matthew, for their on-going support of my professional goals and by being patient and understanding of my passion for teaching and helping me to balance life and work.

My parents for allowing me the opportunity to discover my path in ECE, whom also supported me tirelessly throughout my career.

The teachers, administrators, parents and children that provided me “on-the-job” training that has assisted my ability to ascend to my current role as a professor.

Kristin Beeve