Emily Garcia

Senior Site Manager

Jumpstart Philadelphia at Temple University

My mission is to provide Pennsylvania's youngest learners and their families with access to high-quality early education and support, in and out of the classroom. 

Office of Child Development and Early Learning

 

MENTOR

Sarah Holland
Special Assistant on Family Engagement

 

  • Presented in "Parents at Play" session at OCDEL's family engagement conference, providing families, providers, and other professionals in the field ways to engage children in play-based learning at home.
  • Developed a communication plan for OCDEL's new Language and Literacy Pyramid, a multi-tiered system of support. 
  • Supported the production of communication materials and resources centered around the Language and Literacy Pyramid that could be used for a wide range of audiences, including families, teachers, and providers.

+ Employment History

November 2016

Senior Site Manager

Jumpstart Philadelphia at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

November 2015

Associate Site Manager

Jumpstart Philadelphia at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

May 2015

Site Supervisor

Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

M.Ed., Special Education

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

B.S., Early Childhood Education

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Through the OCDEL Policy Fellowship, I am hoping to gain a stronger understanding of OCDEL's initiatives, programs, and continuous work.  I look forward to building on my current expertise in the field of early childhood education and expanding my knowledge on the policy level to support advocacy work in Philadelphia and across the state of Pennsylvania.