Amy Schmidtke

Director of Professional Learning at the Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska

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@Lisa4Mps @BuffettECI You are an inspiration. Thank you for all you do as an advocate for our community’s children and families.

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Learn what contributes to "healthier, happier, and more successful teachers" at our new PD for All series.

Join experts from the Buffett Institute and @OUTulsa on Oct. 20 for the "Happy Teachers, Happy Kids" webinar. Register: https://t.co/rl5QMlNpf3

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"Now more than ever, we must prioritize the well-being of early childhood professionals."

Our next Professional Development for All series on Oct. 20 and Nov. 15 will help educators support their physical, mental, and emotional health. Join us: https://t.co/REmZPttUXr

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Here's a sneak peek of one of the dynamic speakers we have lined up for our PD for All series on anti-racism in education. Register: https://t.co/NmGJkPtnH9

Terry Husband, Ph.D., an #ECE professor at @IllinoisStateU, will lead the first session on March 24. Watch his preview

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The Buffett Institute is launching a new professional learning cohort this spring focused on anti-racism in early childhood education.

Teachers will learn anti-racist practices to make their classrooms a more equitable place. Applications due Feb. 19. https://t.co/DH3U46i6Ms

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We are seeking a professional learning specialist for an exciting position on a great team! @BuffettECI https://t.co/Ifjs8zFKHj

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Community partnerships with the early childhood workforce play an integral role in community led change. #ThrivingChildren2020

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@PalomoLuisa Thank you so very much!

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It is my great privilege to be a member of this village of intelligent and dedicated kindergarten teachers, willing to come together to learn and plan on a Saturday morning. Supporting their work is one of my favorite parts of my job. #partnership #OPSProud @BuffettECI

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Studies have shown that strong collegial relationships among educators lead to higher levels of professional satisfaction & stronger organizational commitment to consistently prioritizing the best interest of the children served. (Brewster & Railsback) #OPSProud #OPSPlays

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We were glad to take part in @esu13fb's Midwinter Conference in Scottsbluff, sharing how to incorporate early childhood philosophy into a standards-based world. From left: ESU 13's Nici Johnson and Mary Beth Pistillo, Amy Colwell & @SchmidtkeAmy, all from the Buffett Institute.

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Matthew Blomstedt- Early childhood education “is one of the most urgent things we do.” #earlyyearsmatter

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Nancy Edick- “We need to work collaboratively and not competitively to meet the needs in the state.” #earlyyearsmatter

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Tawana Grover- “We are not isolated from our in home providers. We need to lock arms.” #earlyyearsmatter

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Tawana Grover- “We can’t afford not to invest.” #earlyyearsmatter

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Dr. Jolene Johnson explains that love and belonging is a basic human need. Ensuring each child experiences these in the classroom is critical to learning and development #SchoolasHub @BuffettECI

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Paraprofessionals rock! 400 paraeducators from across the state engaging in professional learning today. So great to support them in the important work they do for Nebraska’s children.

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Participants of the MidStates Benchmarking Conference are learning from @sandoztigers and @BuffettECI about the Superintendents Early Childhood Plan and the potential to connect and extend birth through grade 3 learning and development.

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Excited to wake up to see this in today’s @OWHnews! #EarlyChildhood investments have long lasting impacts on communities.Thanks to John Witzel, NE Board of Ed president, for writing this so that we can all work towards @BuffettECI mission to ‘make NE the best place to be a baby!’

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Long- We need to highlight our early childhood providers and celebrate all of the important work they do for our communities. #ThrivingChildren2019

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Nici Johnson- We’re doing what we can to make the Panhandle a great place to grow. #thrivingchildren2019