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Weller, Jacquelyn

DIR/CHILD DEV & LEARNING LAB

Biography

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Child Development with an Early Childhood Concentration from Central Michigan University in 2001, followed by a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration in 2017. For the past 24 years, I have dedicated my career to early childhood education, serving as a preschool teacher and, for the past 18 years, teaching at the Child Development and Learning Laboratory (CDLL) at CMU. I am honored to have recently accepted the role of Director.

I am an active member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (MiAEYC) and have a deep passion for connecting children with nature. I believe in creating opportunities for children to explore, play, and learn in their natural environment—allowing them the time and space to be fully immersed in the outdoors.

Outside of work, I enjoy camping, attending music festivals, reading, sewing, and most of all, spending time with my family, friends, my dog Charlie, and my chickens.

More about Jacquelyn Weller

Duncan, S., Martin, J., & Kreth, Rebecca. (2016). Story in: Rethinking the Classroom Landscape: Creating environments that connect young children, families, and communities. Published by Gryphon House, Inc.

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI-Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration (May 2017)

Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI - Bachelor of Science in Child Development: Early Childhood Concentration (December 2001)

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (MiAEYC)

Courses Taught

  • HDF 402 (Online and Face-to-Face)
  • HDF 205WI Online
  • HDF 400 Online
  • HDF 401QR Online
  • HDF 309 Face-to-Face

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Maya Angelou