All ECL lead teachers have extensive experience working with children and have completed, or in the process of completing, advanced degrees in early childhood education or child development. Multiple lead teachers at the ECL also serve as instructors at the University of Kentucky for courses in the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program. In addition, the lead teachers are responsible for supervising student teachers and practicum students working toward Kentucky’s teaching certification in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. Furthermore, lead teachers actively participate in professional organizations for young children and value growing as early childhood professionals. Graduate students act as our teaching assistants in the preschool classrooms. These students are currently working on their master’s degree in early childhood education or a related field.
In addition to lead teachers and teaching assistants, our classrooms have Early Childhood majors fulfilling their practicum requirements.
The ECL Leadership includes an on-site Staff Director, Faculty Director, and Administrative Support Specialist. Directors are responsible for supervising the ECL faculty, managing the budget, coordinating the educational program, the teacher training program, and research activities.