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Programs Quotes/Success Stories (from past and current students and faculty) "I would recommend
LSU's FCCS Program to anyone interested in the Human Services field. By
the time I graduated, I had a great portfolio of projects to present along
with my resume, a file of community resources, and all of the skills necessary to begin
a career in the field of my choice. It is because of the FCCS Program and Staff
that I am a successful Program Manager!" Ashley Collins manages the Nonpublic Schools Early Childhood Development (NSECD) Program. It is designed to place eligible at-risk four-year olds in a high quality, developmentally appropriate pre k classroom in private and parochial schools. Currently the program is located in 9 parishes, 47 schools and serves approximately 1,570 four-year olds. The program's budget is $8.5 million in federal dollars. As program manager, she performs a variety of tasks such as develop and implement policy and procedures, communicate with legislators, write and monitor contracts, perform on-site school visits, provide professional development opportunities for teachers, and handle school reimbursement claims. "Students in Human
Ecology are treated as individuals and they receive one-on-one assistance from academic
counseling to a hands-on approach
to teaching that prepares students for the job market. On a personal level, every
time I enter the Human Ecology Building (even though I now work there) I feel as though I
am going 'home' to a place where professors are now not only my colleagues but
my friends." Cheri Gioe holds a bachelor's degree in Family, Child, and Consumer Sciences from Louisiana State University and received a Master's degree in Education. Gioe began her career as a kindergarten and preschool teacher. She then served in various capacities including a parent counselor for a childcare resource and referral agency, a director of a faith-based childcare center accredited by NAEYC, an executive director for a non-profit literacy program, and a consultant in providing classes to early childcare providers. She has also authored several grants and served on several early care and education state planning boards. Gioe is currently an Extension Assoiciate for the LSU AgCenter School of Human Ecology in Family and Consumer Sciences. Her duties involve grant management and outreach pertaining to quality child care issues and child care provider training.
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