Jie-Qi Chen, Elizabeth Najera, principal of Velma Thomas, and Peter Brown about the school’s foundation and history.
Community Resources
The Reggio Emilia Approach
Creative Ambience
Creative Ambience from the Reggio Emilia Schools, Malaguzzi Center.
Emergent Curriculum
Peter Brown about the curriculum, specially the mathematics, and how to coordinate with the teachers.
Leadership & Training
Jie-Qi Chen and Principal Elizabeth Najera about teacher training, dedication and the importance of good communication.
Our Nature Room
Principal Elizabeth Najera shows visitor Jie-Qi Chen and Rayna Zagarieva the Velma F Thomas Early Childhood Center’s Nature Room and Atelier.
Reggio Emilia & Me
A short ‘car talk’ by Prof. Howard Gardner while traveling in Bulgaria in November 2009 about the schools and the city of Reggio Emilia in Italy, and about their exemplary early childhood approach. Professor Gardner worked with the local schools for years and have been advising them on a variety of key issues. Excerpt
School Leadership and Teacher Training
The Lesson Plan
Principal Elizabeth Najera about lesson plans, constant improvement and new challenges.