Magda Santos Appointed As Director of USF Preschool for Creative Learning
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TAMPA (July 5, 2005) – As of July 11, 2005, Magda Santos will be taking over as the new Director for the USF Preschool for Creative Learning. The announcement came from Dr. Colleen S. Kennedy, Dean of the College of Education at USF, on July 5, 2005. Santos, a Tampa resident, is taking over to begin the 2005-2006 academic year.
Santos joins the preschool with 24 years experience as an educator and administrator. In her most recent position Santos worked as the Migrant Advocate at Turkey Creek Elementary School in Plant City, Florida. Previous to her position at Turkey Creek, Santos’ experience ranged from teaching at a Head Start preschool, to running a corporate childcare facility for a major financial institution in New York, NY.
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Santos joined the
Preschool on
July 11, 2005
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Her various appointments give her a diverse range of experience and skills. Ms. Santos not only has an extensive understanding of the classroom, but she also brings 9 years of supervisory and administrative experience to the Preschool. Dr. Mari T. Fernandez, search committee chair, was encouraged that Santos “expressed her priorities for the preschool as first establishing a shared vision, and then focusing on curricular issues, safety, and staff development.”
Santos herself is excited by her opportunity at the USF Preschool for Creative Learning. “As I interviewed with the search committee, Childhood Education Department, Dean Kennedy, and parents, and as I visited the students and teachers, it felt like a perfect fit,” stated Santos after the announcement was made. A sentiment shared by those who met with her. “My educational philosophy encompasses a child-centered, respectful and challenging learning environment for all children, a philosophy shared by the USF Preschool for Creative Learning” states Santos. Dr. Kennedy and the USF Preschool for Creative Learning look to capitalize on Santos’ diverse background and educational experience. “We look forward to starting the school year under the leadership of an excellent director who is enthusiastic about joining us,” states Kennedy.
Santos looks forward to extending her knowledge to the Preschool as she continues her growth in education as well. She believes that her experience in education has given her “a great appreciation for this work” and she “looks forward to sharing my experience with the USF community.”
For more information contact the College of Education Communications Director.
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