The Partners conference began with a delicious dinner.
Over 200 ECEs and kindergarten teachers attended
ETFO First VP Susan Swackhammer introduces Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek from Temple Univ. - world reknowned expert on play in learning
Participants follow Hirsh-Pasek's address
L to R: Maureen Weinberger, ETFO VP; Diane Kashin, AECEO President; Susan Swackhammer, ETFO First VP
A question for Ms. Hirsh-Pasek
The Markham Hilton was a wonderful setting for some stimulating professional learning
A question for the keynote speaker
ETFO staff member Jerry DeQuetteville outlines the conference program
A conference participant takes home a prize. There were over 50 donated draw prizes handed out!
L to R: ETFO First VP Swackhammer, keynote speaker Kathy Hirst-Pasek, ETFO VP Weinberger
L to R: Swackhammer, Hirsh-Pasek, and Weinberger with ETFO General Secretary Gene Lewis
A cocktail party followed the keynote address
Dr. Hirsh-Pasek autographs books for conference participants
