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New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

  • 1.  New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 02-28-2022 09:16

    Hello CDA learners, and welcome to the CLASS Learning Community! 


    We are so glad you're here and would love to learn a bit about you! Please introduce yourselves by replying to this discussion post and tell us a little bit about how you found our CDA with CLASS Program. Be sure to join the CDA with CLASS Forum, and read below to find out more about the CLC and some FAQs about your course!  


    How do I find my course? You can find your CDA with CLASS course by going to your Teachstone dashboard and selecting your courses. From there, you should see your course and your homeroom.


    What is the CLASS Learning Community (CLC)? This space is completely separate from your CDA course and is a wonderful place to ask questions, share how your course is going, and offer advice to others! The CLC is totally an optional space to participate in and you are not required to respond to discussions in the CLC.


    Where should I ask questions in the CLC? If you have questions about your course or if you'd like to connect with other CDA learners or your facilitator, a great place to do that is in the CDA with CLASS Forum group right here in the community!


    Where are the discussions I need to respond to? The discussions that you need to respond to as part of your CDA with CLASS course can be found in each unit in your course!


    What if I have questions about my course? In your course, be sure to check out all of the great information in the "About" tab! Carefully read your course syllabus, and be sure to check out the Pacing Guide!


    What if I can't find my CDA with CLASS course? Okay, don't worry. Just send an email to cdasupport@teachstone.com Our support team will help problem solve your situation, and provide you communication and updates on your enrollment status!  



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    Allison Bloomfield
    Charlottesville VA
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  • 2.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-01-2022 11:41
    Hello, this is Melissa from MI and have been only in childcare for a year. I'm hoping to make my second career in my life. I spent 30 years in sales and marketing. Love the kids and parents. Also love the no stress and lot's of hugs and love.

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    Melissa Husmann
    STEVENSVILLE MI
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  • 3.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-03-2022 15:37
    Hi Luisa Annie Ian a preschool teacher in Virginia I work for kinder care I been teaching in kindercare for  nine years





  • 4.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-01-2022 16:10
    Hi this is Amy from Fl. I have been a preschool teacher for over 25 years, the last 17 years in Fl. I love teaching 2 year olds. I am renewing my CDA and I am excited to learn in a new way. Hopefully I will be able to post as this is a new way for me to renew.

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    Amy Friedman
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  • 5.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-01-2022 22:53
    Hi I'm Selene, from Chicago. This is my 3rd year as a teacher. I have the pleasure of working first time with preschooler at Kindercare for the last 10 months (3 of them on maternity leave). I can say, there's never a dull day. I love the hugs and interactions every day. I can say I'm learning alot with hands on experience. Pleasure to meet everyone in the journey.

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    Selene Torres
    CHICAGO IL
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  • 6.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-08-2022 15:23
    Yes hands on experience is always a good help. I know that from my own experience.

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    Laken Whitaker
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  • 7.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-01-2022 23:32
    Hello Everyone ! My name is Ma'Kee from VA , I've been in childcare for 7 years. I've been at KinderCare for the past 5 years. I started off as a toddler teacher , then a Pre- K teacher , and now currently an infant teacher. Working with children has always been my passion and I enjoy what I do everyday. This course was introduced to me by KC. I look forward to learning and growing with you all ! : )

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    Makee Jeter
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  • 8.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-03-2022 15:37
    hello everyone, my name is Maria Benavides, I have been a teacher for many years but in my country I worked for 27 years as a teacher of 5th and 6th grade, which are children of 10 and 11 years old when I arrived here I wanted to resume my work with children it is difficult for me to work with small children but I know that in the group I will find the tools to achieve it and I will learn from each one of you





  • 9.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-02-2022 09:59
    Hello, my name is Erin. I am a teacher in the Early Head Start classroom. I have been teaching toddlers for the past two years. Before this, I was a Pre-K teacher for four years and a Special Education teaching assistant for fifteen years. I have always had a love for teaching. I am familiar with CLASS for Pre-k. This course will help familiarize me with the Toddler edition. I am looking forward to making contacts and gathering resources that will be beneficial to my classroom.

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    Erin Garrison
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  • 10.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-03-2022 13:55
    Hi Erin! My name is Nikki and I am a VPK/PREK teacher at our local elementary school

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    Nikki Cullifer
    Westville FL
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  • 11.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-03-2022 15:41

    Welcome to the CLASS Learning Community @Melissa Husmann, @Luisa Rodriguez, @Amy Friedman, @Selene Torres, @Makee Jeter, @Mariel Benavides, @Erin Garrison, and @Nikki Cullifer! I am so excited that each of you are here, and really loved learning a bit about you! ​​​​​​​​​I truly hope you all are enjoying your course so far and look forward to connecting with you more here in the CLC!

    Best,
    Allison



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    Allison Bloomfield
    Charlottesville VA
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  • 12.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-03-2022 16:52





  • 13.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-05-2022 15:07
    Hello my name is Mariah I am fairly new to CDA class courses. I am from Albuquerque New Mexico and an assistant teacher for the 2 year old class. I have been in teaching for about 3 years now first started out teaching in the infants class then the one year old's and now I have moved over to teaching the 2 year old's. This has been a fantastic journey so far I cannot wait to learn new and improved ways of teaching.

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    Mariah Tannen
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  • 14.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-07-2022 16:19

    Welcome, @Mariah Tannen! I am so glad you've joined the CLC and I hope you enjoy the CDA with CLASS course!

    Best,
    Allison​



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    Allison Bloomfield
    Charlottesville VA
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  • 15.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-07-2022 19:59
    Hello everyone! This is Esmeralda from CA and i just started working for kindercare this past november. I have a little three year old myself and she was my biggest motivation on getting this job! Before working here i use to be a phone technician for four years and that job was great but after fixing phones for years my job got repetitive and something i've never experienced here is a "dull moment', like Selene Torres says!  I'm really excited to start and finish my cda here with you all. 

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    Esmeralda Garcia

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    Esmeralda Garcia
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  • 16.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-08-2022 14:40
    Hello @Esmeralda Garcia, and welcome to the CLASS Learning Community! Thank you so much for sharing why you're in this profession - I love that your child has motivated you to impact the lives of more children. I can't wait to see more of your posts here in the CLC and hope you enjoy your CDA course!

    Best,
    Allison​

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    Allison Bloomfield
    Charlottesville VA
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  • 17.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-25-2022 23:27
    Hello my name is Jessica I work at a headstart in Utah. I am brand new to the CDA with CLASS program. New teacher as well.

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    Jessica Kelley
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  • 18.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-26-2022 17:26
    Jen from TX here! New to the CDA with CLASS. I began the CDA course years ago, but was not able to complete it. This time I have a great support team, so I know I'll get it done this time! Looking forward to all the fresh ideas. I have been in childcare for 24 years. I am now in the administrative side, but look forward to being able to positively and confidently influence my teachers.

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    Jennifer Cain
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  • 19.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-29-2022 09:06
    Welcome, @Jessica Kelley and @Jennifer Cain!

    I am so glad you both said hello here in the CLASS Learning Community! I hope you enjoy your upcoming CDA with CLASS Course, be sure to report back and let us know how it is going! And of course, please don't hesitate to reach out here if you have any questions or ideas to share with others. I look forward to continuing to interact with you here in the CLC!

    Bes​t,
    Allison​

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    Allison Bloomfield
    Charlottesville VA
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  • 20.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-29-2022 11:21
    Hello! I am new to ECE. I have been a classroom teacher k-2 and the reading interventionist k-2. I am now the Education Manager Assistant and am loving my new role.  I am looking forward to learning all about CLASS!

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    Qiana Grinstead
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  • 21.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-29-2022 13:22
    I'm Jenn and I've been in childcare for over 20 years. I'm new to the CDA with CLASS program but I've wanted to get my CDA for several years now. Excited to finally be on track for it!

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    Jennifer Spooner
    Fort Mill SC
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  • 22.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-30-2022 17:08
    Edited by Allison Bloomfield 03-30-2022 17:08
    Welcome, @Qiana Grinstead and @Jennifer Spooner! I am so glad you have both joined our CLASS Learning Community! I look forward to interacting and learning more about your CLASS journies.

    Best,
    Allison​​

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    Allison Bloomfield
    Charlottesville VA
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  • 23.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-30-2022 18:59
    Hi I am Zhouyi Wu, I am new in CAD with Class Program. I  I have been a classroom aide of toddle this year. Looking  forward to learning all about CLASS!



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    Zhouyi Wu
    Seattle WA
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  • 24.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-31-2022 12:41
    Welcome to CDA class!!!!

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    Rebeka Bryan
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  • 25.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 03-31-2022 14:19
    Hi my name is Triniti and I have been wanting to get my Cda since I was 17 years old now 19 am excited to start in April I have been working in an infant classroom as an assistant/aid n can't wait to finish class and become a full time infant teacher.

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    Triniti Finney
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  • 26.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 04-01-2022 12:30
    Hello, I'm Clairrissa, I've been in childcare for 28 years. I'm new to CDA with CLASS program. I have been interested in getting started with my CDA for many years and now I'm ready.

    Clairrissa Jenkins
    Sacramento, CA

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    Clairrissa Jenkins
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  • 27.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 04-01-2022 16:41
    Hello @Clairrissa Jenkins, @Triniti Finney​​, and @Zhouyi Wu​! Welcome to the CLC and congratulations on beginning your CDA with CLASS Course! I look forward to hearing how it is going and connecting with you here in our community.

    Best,
    Allison

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    Allison Bloomfield
    Charlottesville VA
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  • 28.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 04-01-2022 23:45
    Good evening Friday, Ms. Allison and everyone :-)
    I am based in Valrico, Florida aka Tampa. Thank you for your introduction. I appreciate it very much. How are you and all?
    I look forward to reaching out to you and everyone. This is a new chapter in my life and I am very excited and nervous at the same time.
    Have a great weekend,

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    Maria Donna Ago-Stallworth
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  • 29.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 04-04-2022 12:38
    Hey everyone, I'm Clare Abbott. I just started this group hope you all are having a good day. 





  • 30.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 04-04-2022 12:43
    Hello. I'm Ashley, I have been with preschoolers for a little over 2 years. I'm in Ohio and I'm excited yet nervous about getting my CDA!​

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    Ashley Adkins
    Springfield OH
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  • 31.  RE: New to the CDA with CLASS Course? Click here to learn more and introduce yourselves!

    Posted 04-04-2022 14:52
    Welcome, @Maria DONNA Ago-Stallworth, @Clare Abbott, and @Ashley Adkins! Thank you so much for saying hello here in the CLC! I am so glad you are beginning your CDA courses with us, and that you've joined our community. I look forward to continuing to interact with you as you begin your Teachstone journeys!

    Best,
    Allison

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    AllisonBloomfield
    CharlottesvilleVA
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