Testimonials
WA Scholar Testimonials
Providers
“Having my education continue by receiving the Washington Child Care Scholarship has enabled me to provide quality care and run my business professionally. My dreams are coming true!”
Linda Levack, Maple Valley
“I received my AA with the financial support of Washington Scholarships for Child Care Professionals. Without their support, it would have been almost impossible for me to obtain my degree. Because I received your support, I am now more knowledgeable and understand child development better. As a result, the children in my care benefit greatly.”
Alma Marines, Yakima
“Please know that if it wasn't for this scholarship I wouldn't be where I am today with my education. I am quite proud to have been selected to receive these funds for the past couple of years and appreciate the opportunity very much to have participated in the program. Thank you so much.”
Jan Burdick, Tacoma
“The benefits that my program and I have received from WA Scholarships is that I would have never been able to afford to get my degree in early childhood without it and with it, I am able to learn how to be the best teacher I can be.”
Melanie Fowler, Marysville
“Thank you so much for all your hard work and support. I can honestly say I would not have been able to attend college if it wasn’t for the Washington Scholarships for Child Care Professionals program. Because of the program, many other family child care providers like me are able to expand their knowledge and improve their child care businesses while working towards their degree.”
Tamra Dschaak, Spokane
“I truly appreciate the opportunity you have given me to finish my education. Without this scholarship it would have been impossible for many reasons. I will be forever grateful.”
Theresa Dingman, Yakima
“WA Scholarships has allowed me to take classes towards my current career to help me gain knowledge to better serve the children as well as their families.”
Riqicia Perry, Des Moines
“I have recommended this program to all employees of our center! It is GREAT!!!”
Terri Sutovich, Shelton
“WA Scholarships has changed my life as a provider. I am now able to understand the whole child from birth on and to teach them at their level and accept them for who they are. Having the support of the WA Scholarships program has helped a lot. Many providers feel that further education is too hard for them, but teach helps give you financial support, counseling and mentoring in supporting the future education of our young children today.”
Corina Villareal, Yakima
“Thank you for the opportunity to learn and grow in my chosen profession. I appreciate the ability to gain new insights and understanding that these college classes have to offer me, thereby benefiting the children in our community.”
Cindi Riley, Oak Harbor
“Thank you so much for your support. My work at Edmonds Community College Gave me a sound foundation for understanding how important early learning is. It was hard work but the children and families I work with definitely continue to receive the benefits. I also believe I am a stronger and more effective advocate for early learning. I am fortunate to have participated in such a wonderful program!”
Jennifer Cole, Everett
“I want to thank you for allowing me to go back to school, without your help I could have not done this at all. I can keep my teaching position thanks to the scholarship and [going to school] doesn’t hurt my family financially at all. This is a wonderful scholarship. Thank you so much! Words cannot express my gratefulness!”
Nancy Dale, Yakima
“I have gained confidence and self-esteem [from my continued education].”
Saida Yusuf, Seattle
“My school experience has helped me to grow as a person. I feel more confidence in myself and my abilities. I find learning about Early Childhood Education to be very interesting and rewarding.”
Michelle Ihlen, Port Orchard
“Without this scholarship I would not be able to pursue my dream of being the “Best Preschool Teacher/Child Care Provider” that I can be. I;m very greatful for the assistance and the time the staff takes to help me.”
Simone Lara–Durant, University Place
“This wonderful scholarship has opened doors in education for me I never knew exisited. I enjoyed all my claseses and the fellowship of other students who have the same goals and desires to help children. The WA Scholarship program has made it easy to start this journey and keeps me going towads my goal.”
Cynthia Moore, Tacoma
“Having my education continue by recieving the WA Scholarhip has enabled me to provide quality care and run my business professionally. My dreams are coming true! Thank you!”
Linda Levack, Maple Valley
“WA Scholarships made it possible to finish my degree, be a better teacher and still afford to eat. TWO THUMBS UP! By far the most simple application process, helpful staff and approachable program.”
Emily Dreste, Bellingham
Centers
“Returning to school has increased our teacher’s confidence in her knowledge and skills. It has made her a more effective communicator with children and parents, and thus is a now a more valuable employee.
Thank you Washington Scholars!”
Kathy Helseth
Carroll Children’s Center, Yakima
“Having employees able to go to college and take classes pertinent to their field is a huge benefit. Staff come to me with fresh ideas and curriculum. Having been in this field for so long, I sometimes need fresh views, new excitement and energy.”
Kari Sanders, Oak Harbor
“The Washington Scholarships for Child Care Professionals program has been crucial to the continuous improvement of our program. All of our staff working with young children has used the scholarships to pursue their education and get additional training. They wouldn't have been able to do this without the scholarship support. Our early childhood program is accredited by the NAEYC and is recognized as one of the best programs in our region. The support of Washington Scholarships for Child Care Professionals helps us maintain these high standards of quality.”
Susan Donnelly/Head of School
Whatcom Day Academy, Bellingham
“Several of our staff has received their AA’s from Olympic College, Bremerton. This has helped us with our accreditation process to have educated staff as well as it is a personal asset to the individual teachers to say they have a degree on training in ECE. Most of our staff doesn’t have the resources on their own to pursue college so this has been a wonderful blessing.” Center Director Christ Lutheran Child Care Center, Belfair
“Several of our staff has received their AA’s from Olympic College, Bremerton. This has helped us with our accreditation process to have educated staff as well as it is a personal asset to the individual teachers to say they have a degree on training in ECE. Most of our staff doesn’t have the resources on their own to pursue college so this has been a wonderful blessing.”
Center Director
Christ Lutheran Child Care Center, Belfair
“Several of our staff has received their AA’s from Olympic College, Bremerton. This has helped us with our accreditation process to have educated staff as well as it is a personal asset to the individual teachers to say they have a degree on training in ECE. Most of our staff doesn’t have the resources on their own to pursue college so this has been a wonderful blessing.”
Center Director
Christ Lutheran Child Care Center, Belfair
“Several of our staff has received their AA’s from Olympic College, Bremerton. This has helped us with our accreditation process to have educated staff as well as it is a personal asset to the individual teachers to say they have a degree on training in ECE. Most of our staff doesn’t have the resources on their own to pursue college so this has been a wonderful blessing.”
Center Director
Christ Lutheran Child Care Center, Belfair
CDA Support
“Having the CDA scholarship program has enabled our teaching staff to continue their professional development even when their personal financial situation would not have allowed them to do so. The CDA credentialing program supplements our training program to provide an avenue for us to maintain a high quality care and education environment and NAEYC accreditation.”
Dr. Angela E. Laughlin
Jackson Park Child Development Center, Bremerton, WA
