Editorials
Editorial: Underrepresented Males in Early Childhood Education
My name is Andrew Gilles and I am majoring in Early Childhood Education. In November of 2018, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend and present at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) conference in Washington D.C. It was an honor to be selected for this opportunity because of my participation […]
Read MoreA Winner’s Story: Leader of Men and Children Award
During the past fall, I had the opportunity to attend and present at the NAEYC (National Association for Education of Young Children) annual conference in Washington D.C. Reflecting on this, I learned a lot about myself. I was reassured that my unique personality and view from a male perspective is welcomed in the field. On […]
Read MoreEditorial: Men Students Experiencing the NAEYC 2018 Conference in Washington DC
Last month I had the privilege of presenting at the NAEYC conference in Washington D. C. What was even more of an honor and thrill was that I took two of our male students, Dylan and Andrew, to the conference. Together we presented our research about the dispositions men use to engage children in learning. […]
Read MoreEditorial: I am a man and I want to work with children.
As I enter my final semester of the Elementary Education MAT program at NC State University, I have found myself reflecting upon my experience and seeking to understand my journey as a man entering the field of EE. I think back to the beginning – to when I was first deciding if teaching was right […]
Read MoreMen Teaching: In the Face of Adversity
After finishing up my student teaching placement and having time to reflect on all the challenges, accomplishments, peaks and valleys, I realized never to judge something before you get the chance to experience it. When I found out that I would be doing one of my student teaching placements in a four-year-old kindergarten classroom, I […]
Read MoreEditorial: Who Do Others Say You Are?
Who are you to others? This question has often crossed my mind when I think about how I fit into this world. Currently, I am attending UW-Stout to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. My small hometown consists of about 1,800 people. Consequently, I have experienced small class sizes that have made it easier […]
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