Welcome to the first issue of our newsletter for The Oklahoma Registry and REWARD Oklahoma! You are receiving this newsletter because you are an active member of The Registry or expressed an interest in our programs. We hope you will find the information helpful and share it with others you know who may be interested. If you have suggestions for topics for future newsletters, let us hear from you! Contact one of our Registry Advisors or REWARD Counselors or e-mail me at mjbartlett@ou.edu.
Thanks for the work you do on behalf of Oklahoma's children. Enjoy the newsletter and the rest of your summer!
Margretta Bartlett
Project Director
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Meet the Oklahoma Registry Staff
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Tammy Crownover
Tammy began working with The Oklahoma Registry in 2004. She has 14 years of administrative experience in child care and is an active member of several early childhood education advisory boards and committees. Tammy also serves as the representative for Oklahoma in The National Registry Alliance. |
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Beverly Michael
Beverly Michael has been in the early childhood field for more than 24 years. She has served as an Oklahoma Registry Advisor for 5 years. She is a wife, mother, grandmother and now soon to be great grandmother.
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Registry FAQs
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Will I be reminded to renew my Oklahoma Director's Credential or Professional Development Ladder?
Yes, you will receive a reminder letter approximately 2 months prior to your expiration date. The letter will include a checklist telling you what you will need to submit to renew your credential/certificate. |
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How long will it take to process my application?
The processing time for an application is 30 days from the date of receipt. | |
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Meet the REWARD Oklahoma Staff
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Lisa Weaver
Lisa has been a Counselor for REWARD Oklahoma since fall 2008. She has worked in the child care field for many years, as a family child care provider, teacher, and assistant director. Lisa has her Bachelor's of Science degree in Family and Child Studies from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has been married to her husband Dennis for 15 years and has two children, MaKayla, age 13, and Jacob, age 8. |
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Kristina Allen
Kristina has been employed at the Center for Early Childhood Professional Development for 10 years. She has been a REWARD Oklahoma Counselor for almost 2 years. Kristina has been married 8 years and has a 4-year-old son, Zackary. She is currently a student at the University of Oklahoma and is pursuing a degree in Administrative Leadership. | |
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REWARD FAQs
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As a teacher or family child care home provider, do I have to renew REWARD Oklahoma?
You must renew your Professional Development Ladder yearly to remain on the REWARD Oklahoma program. You do not need to fill out a new REWARD Oklahoma application unless you have changed your place of employment and are re-applying. |
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Will I continue to receive supplements if I move to another facility?
If you leave your facility prior to the end of the commitment period, you will not receive a supplement. You may reapply from your new facility after working there at least 6 months. | |
