Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Parents as Teachers June Students of the Month are those children enrolled in PAT and are currently attending Bernie’s summer program in preparation for kindergarten.
PAT asked the students about their favorite activities at school. Logan, Joslynne, and Shaelynn said they enjoyed playing on the playground wit all of their new friends. Carson said his teacher Mrs. Williams is his favorite. McKenzie said her teacher Mrs. Galloway is her favorite. Jerrica has enjoyed making her ABC book and Laughlin and Deken enjoyed eating breakfast and lunch at school every day.
Pictured (front row, left to right) Joslynne McGowan, daughter of Shonda Ferguson and JT McGowan; McKenzie Beaird, daughter of Justin and Emily Beaird; Shaelynn Berger, daughter of Shane and Christina Berger; and Jerrica Bridges, daughter of Jimmy and Darla Bridges.
Pictured (back row, left to right) Logan Pouliot, son of Matt and Miranda Pouliot; Carson Boyle, son of Caleb and Sydney Thompson; Deken Stone, son of Ryan and Melanie Stone; and Laughlin Santos, son of Joe and Krystal Santos.
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Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child’s first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevant—and widely applicable—to today’s parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
