Helen Davis

Executive Director and Founder

Profile
•    Solid background in Early Childhood Education Administration, with a strong emphasis in Child Development. 
•    Consultant with the NYC Department of Education for Parents and Teachers training.
•    Skilled and credentialed staff developer and trainer.
•    Provided direct supervision and over-site of adolescents with an emphasis on developing vocational skills building.
•    Published author of a children’s book: “Let’s Celebrate Kwanzaa: an Activity Book for Young Readers” 

 

Professional Affiliations
•    NAEYC-National Association for Education of the Young Child
•    National Head Start Association
•    NYS Head Start Association
•    NYSAEYC-New York State Association for Education of the Young Child
•    Council for Professional Recognition 
 

Acknowledgments
•    ACS EARLY LEARN- Participated in the writing of an ACS Early Learn proposal to expand program services to eligible pre-school children through the addition of four center based programs and 600 family child care slots.
•    Enhanced the scope of services for pregnant families, infants and toddlers through the implementation of grants acquired through the Episcopal Social Services EHS program. 
•    Robin Hood Foundation $250,000.00- Assisted in the writing of the grant that expanded services to children and families to include additional children in a center based setting and pregnant families in a home base setting. The grant provided much needed mental health services for pregnant mothers, families, children and staff. 
•    Allen Foundation $25,000.00- Passport to Healthy Living-Created an initiative to address combating early childhood obesity from pregnancy through early childhood years. 
•    Thorne Foundation $10,000.00- Fatherhood Institute-Developed a component of the early head start program that encouraged fatherhood involvement within the program and supported father’s role in their relationships with their children.  
•    Mayor’s Fund Connections to Care- 
•    DOHMH Trauma Smart Mental Health Initiative
•    Hearst Foundation
•    Macquerie Foundation
 

Education and Training

M.S Ed. Special Literacy Studies, Lehman College CUNY
B.S. Ed. Lehman College CUNY
Child Development Associate Credential
High Scope Lead Teacher Training Certification
Council for Professional Recognition CDA Advisor
CLASS Reliable Observer Certification
 

Professional Experience

Maternity Home of Hudson Valley- Executive Director

• ​Provides executive leadership and oversite for a Christian residential home for pregnant women age 18 yrs. and older who have little to no support.

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Sheltering Arms Children and Family Services-Sr. Director of Early Childhood Education Programs
•    Provided direct supervision for 11 directors of ACS NYC Early Learn Center Based Pre-School programs annually servicing over 1300 children in the NYC area. Program types include:
o       Early Head Start
o       Head Start
o       Department of Education Universal Pre-Kindergarten
o       Child Care
o       Family Child Care
o       NYS Therapeutic Pre-School comprised of inclusion and integrated classrooms.
•    Demonstrated sound fiscal prudence in assisting in overseeing the management of a multi-million dollar budget.
•    Recruitment, hiring, development and support of a staff of over 200 including teachers, clinicians, direct care,             support staff, consultants and administrators.
•    Helps inform decisions surrounding physical plant issues (facility maintenance, including purchase or replacement of supplies and equipment.)
•    Through site directors assures quality food service, ( purchase of food, food storage, meal planning and preparation) 
 
Sheltering Arms Children and Family Services Early Head Start Site Director 
•    Maintain relationship with SA Board of Directors to guide the EHS program
•    Provide over-site and supervision of 21 Early Head Start staff members
•    Recruit qualified professionals to provide superior home base and center base early childhood services for infants/toddlers
•    Provide leadership that ensure program curriculum and services that reflect the needs and interests of parents and the community
•    Responsible for management of an annual budget of over $1,000,000.00.
•    Manage and monitor CACFP reimbursement food program
•    Establish and maintain relationship with community partners 
•    Ensure compliance of all program components with Federal Performance Standards
•    Ensure compliance with Council of Accreditation (COA) 
   
Council for Professional Recognition
CDA Advisor 
•    Conduct 120 hrs. of coursework training in infant/toddler and pre-school early childhood practices.
•     Ensure that students complete all requirements leading to the Child Development Associate Credential.
•    Provide over-site of classroom observations and CDA assessment process.