Ronnica Edmonds

Ronnica Edmonds

Early Childhood Educator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Retired Regional Child & Youth Program Director at US Navy Child & Youth Programs

  • Education

    • Columbus University

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      Master of Arts - MA Early Childhood Education and Teaching Magna Cum Laude
  • Experience

    • US Army

      Aug 1989 - Sept 1992
      Early Childhood Educator

      Early childhood teacher, working with children infants to school age care. Ensured I met individual milestone of each child's development through observations and curriculum, lesson plans to develop each child emotionally, physically, cognitively and socially.

    • NAS Oceana & NSA

      Jun 2006 - Jul 2012
      Child Development Center Director
    • U S Navy CYP

      Jul 2012 - May 2013
      Regional SUPV T&C

      I served as a supervisor of regional trainers. We traveled throughout our region assisting, supporting and providing technical assistance to over 14 installations. Provided training, mentoring and coaching to child development, youth development, direct care, support and management staff. Provided support to ensure all programs are COA and NAEYC Accredited.

    • US Navy Child & Youth Programs

      May 2013 - Aug 2023
      Regional Child & Youth Program Director

      I serve over 3140 children, youth, the warfighters and their families in child development centers, school age care, youth, and children development homes. I oversee 85 child development homes with over 300+ children ages birth to 12. Work with a 45 million dollar budget to ensure all 59 programs have what's needed to provide quality care and to instill a feeling of confidence in families so they may report to work ready for duty knowing their children are on a safe nurturing environment.

    • Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy

      Feb 2024 - now
      Program Analyst
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Who's Who's of America

      Who's Who of America
    • Observer

      The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)
    • PDS

      The Council for Professional Recognition
    • Military School Age Representative

      The Council for Professional Recognition
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Guest Speaker

      Issued by Tidewater Community College
      Tidewater Community CollegeAssociated with Ronnica Edmonds