ECIC Voices
Welcome to the ECIC Voices
The official blog of the Early Childhood Innovation Center. Here we share stories, updates, and insights from Delaware’s early childhood educators, De Rise scholars, and the ECIC coaches.
- Brighter Classrooms, Stronger Futures: The Power of the Family Child Care CDA® Pathway
At the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), we know that investing in educators transforms the lives of children. That truth comes alive in the story of Marie Saintile’s, a De Rise Scholar and dedicated family child care provider. With the support of her Family Child Care Coach, Roxane Riley, Marie strengthened her program by refreshing her learning environment,… Read more: Brighter Classrooms, Stronger Futures: The Power of the Family Child Care CDA® Pathway - The Power of Perseverance: Alexandra Ruiz’s CDA® Journey
At the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), we believe that success is not defined by how quickly one arrives at the finish line but by the strength, courage, and persistence it takes to keep going. For Delaware educator Alexandra Ruiz, that belief came to life in her journey toward earning the Child Development Associate (CDA®) credential. When Ms. Ruiz… Read more: The Power of Perseverance: Alexandra Ruiz’s CDA® Journey - Patrice Jones-Cornish: From Dreams Deferred to Purpose Discovered at the ECIC
At the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC), we believe every educator’s story has the power to inspire the next. For Patrice Jones-Cornish, her journey into leadership was not a straight path but it’s one that now fuels her work as the ECIC’s CDA Navigator. Patrice once dreamed of becoming a pediatric nurse, but life redirected… Read more: Patrice Jones-Cornish: From Dreams Deferred to Purpose Discovered at the ECIC