Welcome to the new webpage of the Greater New Haven Region Chapter of Connecticut Association for the Education of Young Children (formerly NHAEYC). We are the local chapter of the state (CTAEYC) and national (NAEYC) organizations.
Our board consists of dedicated professionals passionate about early childhood education.
We welcome collaboration and engagement from members of our community.
Board Officers
Co-President: Anne Olcott
Co-President: Allison Batson
Board Members
Robin Moore-Evans
Carla Horwitz
Talannie Marcano
Carol Anette
Michele Bailey
Patty O’Hanlon
Donna DaCosta
Amy Angelo
Shaniece Conyers
Jessica McLawhon
Karen Pascale
Susan Taddei
Kellyn Jeremy
Jisel Cordero
Becca Beard
What's happening with
Greater New Haven Chapter of CTAEYC
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We enjoyed creative Make & Take activities,
delicious food, laughter with amazing colleagues,
and the perfect setting to celebrate all that we do.
Thanks to Lauren Anderson from Possible Futures, Sarah Quigley from NHFPL, funds from LSII, and our chapter for creating an evening of connection and collegiality and fun!
The multitalented Kashonda Lawrence and Tennille Murphy
brought their literacy advocacy magic to
The Goodnight Moon Room!
And shared a special moment with author, illustrator,
and a true gift to Connecticut, Lizzy Rockwell!
Congratulations to Allison Batson For The
Connecticut 's 2026 Remarkable Women Winner
Who We Are
The Greater New Haven Regional Chapter of the
Connecticut Association for the Education of Young Children
(GNHRC of CTAEYC) is a professional organization dedicated to
supporting early childhood educators, families, and advocates in our community.
We are committed to enhancing the quality of early childhood education
through professional development, advocacy, and networking opportunities.
Our mission is to support early childhood professionals in the
Greater New Haven area by offering high-quality professional development, strengthening connections within the early childhood community, and advocating for policies that benefit young children and families.
We are committed to making early childhood education more accessible
and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.
Our Mission
Get Involved
We invite early childhood educators, advocates, and community members
to join us in our efforts to strengthen the field.
Whether through attending professional development events, joining a
committee, or sharing your expertise, your involvement makes a difference!
We collaborate with the CTAEYC Public Policy Committee to monitor legislative and administrative policy developments that affect young children, their families, early childhood educators and early care professionals, on the local, state, national and international level.
We strive to keep the general membership informed of policy developments mentioned above by written notices, email, telephone calls, and through membership mailings, as well as announcements at membership meetings.
We collaborate with the CTAEYC Public Policy Committee to take responsibility for developing position statements, submitting testimony at public hearings, and participating in debates and meetings pertaining to public policy issues relevant to the Greater New Haven Region Chapter of CTAEYC and consistent with our goals and ideals.
Public
Policy
Membership
If you are not a member please click here to join NAEYC online.
Please be sure that you select CTAEYC as your state affiliate.
If you are already a member, please be sure to check when your membership expires and keep it up to date.
In order to get the discounted rate at our workshops you need to be a member.
(Remember that is another benefit for becoming a member).