Theresa Bailey and Sarah Deitering, both employees of the Schaller-Crestland Elementary School, have been awarded a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. The credential was awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, D.C., which represents the early childhood profession.
CDA is the only major national effort to improve early childhood education and care by evaluation and recognition the skills of individuals providing care.
Parents who use early education and care are especially concerned today about their children’s welfare. With this in mind, as part of the CDA assessment process, every candidate for the CDA Credential is observed working with young children by an early childhood professional. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to work with families to develop children’s physical and intellectual capabilities in a safe and healthy learning environment.
Bailey, began her sixth year with the school district in August 2010. She works in the fifth grade and transitional kindergarten classrooms. She is also the coordinator for the After School Program. Theresa resides in Schaller with her husband, Dan and daughters, Brooke and Beth.
Theresa was also granted a Certificate of Specialization in Early Childhood Education from Des Moines Area Community College.
Deitering, is in her second year with the district. She works in the preschool and fourth grade classrooms. Sarah also works for the after school program two days a week. She and her husband, Jeremy, reside in Schaller and have two sons, Brody and Aid
