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Mission of the Methodist Nursery & Kindergarten Association
Purpose
The purpose of the MNKA shall be professional and Christian development of early childhood educators and admin
Objectives
1—To inform, to explore ideas, and to have opportunities to share, to support, and to have fellowship with others interested in early childhood education.
2—To offer training pertinent to the early childhood educator.
3—To promote and support early childhood education legislation and the welfare of young children and their families.
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A History of the Methodist Nursery and Kindergarten Association
MNKA was founded in 1965 by a group of Methodist preschool directors. They recognized a need to have directors meet and share information. They also wanted to share in-service opportunities for their teaching staff. Out of that dream has come a group of schools, directors, and teachers who come from all church denominations as well as non-church affiliated centers for the purpose of networking and professional development of early childhood educators and administrators.
Benefits of MNKA
Each year MNKA offers its members four training workshops (each are offered for a small fee), five Directors’ Roundtable meetings (no fee) and a summer workshop for directors (fee). MNKA members receive a discount on the participation fee for workshops that have a charge. In addition to being eligible for the workshops, member schools each receive a membership directory in the fall, which aids in networking with other professionals in similar programs. MNKA has established a scholarship fund to assist its members in continuing education and also has a lending library of training videos/DVDs. Directors of schools may also apply for scholarships for deserving children in their programs.
Training Opportunities
MNKA Training Events |
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Time of Year Event Occurs |
Hours of Training |
Seeds for Fall Planting |
Directors and teachers |
August |
5 |
You Asked for It |
Teachers |
November |
4 |
Super Saturday |
Teachers |
January |
4 |
Specials for Spring |
Teachers |
March |
4 |
Directors Workshop |
Directors |
June |
12 |
Director Discussions |
Directors |
5 times during the school year |
7.5 |
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Methodist Nursery Kindergarten Association 2019-2020 Officers
Natalie Garcia, President
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Childrens Discovery Center @ Chirst UMC
3101 Coit Road, Plano TX 75075
School Phone: (972) 596-4812
Kathy Flay, Treasurer
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Northway Christian Day School
7202 W. Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX 75225
School phone: 214-369-1423
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Cris Watson, Secretary
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Westminster Presbyterian Preschool & Kg
8200 Devonshire Dr., Dallas, Texas 75209
School Phone: 214-350-6155
Samantha Benjamin, Scholarship Chair
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Spring Valley UMC Preschool
7700 Spring Valley Road
Dallas, TX 75254
School Phone: 972-233-2317
Erika Hemphill, Membership
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First Methodist School @ FUMC Duncanville
403 S. Main St., Duncanville, TX 75116
School phone: 972-298-5890
Debbie Webb, Training Resources
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North Star Learning Center
(Canyon Creek Presby)
3901 North Star Rd, Richardson, TX 75082
School phone:972-669-9454
Jessica White, Web Chair
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Weekday Program @ FUMC Plano
3160 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074
School Phone: 972-423-4910
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