Join early childhood professional, Jen Griffith to discover how to guide young children to make appropriate assumptions as they notice differences in people. “Joey can’t play because he’s in a wheelchair.” “Only girls with blond hair can be princesses.” Children often say what’s on their mind. As adults, we need to pay attention to remarks like these and help children figure out why they can be hurtful. This program is for adults with young children.
Jen Griffith is a wife, mother, grandmother and retired early childhood professional. She has worked with children in preschool and elementary school settings, and with adults in higher education and community-based training. She began her career teaching elementary grades. When her children were preschool age, Jen worked in a preschool program. She returned to the classroom as a substitute teacher for several years. She spent 20 years at a child care resource agency developing, organizing, and leading classes on a variety of topics for parents and professionals who care for and educate young children.
In earning her Masters in Early Childhood Education, Jen focused studies on an anti-bias curriculum. She emphasized learning about and supporting our diverse populations in the classes she created for other early childhood professionals. She believes we become our best selves when we respect others and get to know them by building relationships with them.
Thursday, February 13
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
An adult program for guardians of young children
Holland Museum
Free, donations appreciated
Sponsored by:
The exhibit, “THEM: Images of Separation,” is courtesy of the the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University