Nezzie DeFrank
Director of Education and Innovative Programs at Programs for Parents, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Aimee Gelnaw
Nezzie DeFrank is a consummate professional who carries out her work with professionalism and courtesy. She functions with a great deal of autonomy and creativity and participates fully in the collaborative efforts of the group - both internally and in the field. Nezzie can be relied upon to fulfill her commitments and does so with great efficiency. She is a great team member to have on board.
Aimee Gelnaw
Nezzie DeFrank is a consummate professional who carries out her work with professionalism and courtesy. She functions with a great deal of autonomy and creativity and participates fully in the collaborative efforts of the group - both internally and in the field. Nezzie can be relied upon to fulfill her commitments and does so with great efficiency. She is a great team member to have on board.
Aimee Gelnaw
Nezzie DeFrank is a consummate professional who carries out her work with professionalism and courtesy. She functions with a great deal of autonomy and creativity and participates fully in the collaborative efforts of the group - both internally and in the field. Nezzie can be relied upon to fulfill her commitments and does so with great efficiency. She is a great team member to have on board.
Aimee Gelnaw
Nezzie DeFrank is a consummate professional who carries out her work with professionalism and courtesy. She functions with a great deal of autonomy and creativity and participates fully in the collaborative efforts of the group - both internally and in the field. Nezzie can be relied upon to fulfill her commitments and does so with great efficiency. She is a great team member to have on board.
Credentials
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NJ Infant Mental Health Endorsement Level 1
Montclair State UniversityOct, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Program Administration Scale Certified Assessor 2014-present
National St. louis University McCormick Center for Early Childhood LeadershipJan, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Programs for Parents, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Education and Innovative Programs
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Jun 2012 - Present
Recruiting, planning, and organizing training institutes, events and calendars for early childhood educators and administrators. Recruiting, planning, and organizing training institutes, events and calendars for early childhood educators and administrators.
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Kean University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Office of Credentialing
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Jan 2008 - Jul 2012
Administer the Infant/Toddler Credential, Administrators' Credential and Directors' Academy. Administer the Infant/Toddler Credential, Administrators' Credential and Directors' Academy.
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Newark Preschool Council, Inc.
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Deputy Director
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Dec 2003 - Jan 2008
•provided leadership and direction for 49 Newark Preschool Council (NPC) Early Childhood Center Programs •prepared, monitored, and reported center operations information as required by NPC’s policies and procedures, and/or federal, state, and local guidelines •monitored the overall functions and activities of 84 Abbott contracting classrooms with the Newark Public School district •designed and implemented strategic goals and objectives, to ensure quality of service in the overall operation of NPC’s centers •coordinated and submitted required components for the NJ State Division of Family Development contract for the Voucher Wrap-Around Program for 1,260 eligible children •coordinated and submitted program quality designs for government requests for proposals relating to Early Childhood Education initiatives •coordinated and participated in yearly agency self-assessment in preparation of Federal Reviews and internal audits •monitored and supervised 16 Center Managers and Center Operations administrative staff •assisted in the preparation of the $33,000,000.00 annual budget as it pertains to Center Operations Show less
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Director
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Dec 2001 - Dec 2003
•provided leadership and direction for the administration of the Child Care Action Department •planned, facilitated, and successfully guided twelve Essex County Child Care Centers through the Statewide Accreditation Facilitation Project •collaborated and provided technical assistance to Abbott School District staff and Directors of Early Childhood Programs in Essex County •provided leadership to Essex County Child Care Center Directors by sponsoring director’s meetings, designing and distributing informational newsletters •represented Programs for Parents at statewide and county boards, forums and conferences •served on working committees throughout the state that advocate for quality in early care and education •provided training for Essex County Center staff and Public School Preschool practitioners •planned and facilitated a 45-hour course on child care administration for the Directors’ Academy from September 2002 to April 2003 for directors of child care centers •coordinated Programs for Parents center-based county-wide training calendar Show less
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Education
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1976 - 1978
Seton Hall University
MA, Education -
Abundant Life Bible Institute
Associates of Theology, Apologetics
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