Vickie Calderon
Vickie Calderon is a dedicated professional with over 40 years of experience in early childhood education.
She holds a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education from the University at Buffalo and a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Manhattanville College.
Throughout her career, Vickie has served in various roles including Director at Suffolk County Community College Children's Learning Center, Early Childhood Consultant at Wunneechanunk Shinnecock Preschool, and Associate Director at Early Childhood Research Center at the University at Buffalo.
She has also worked as an Adjunct Faculty at the University at Buffalo and has been involved in consulting and coaching for multiple educational initiatives.
Vickie's passion lies in empowering teachers, parents, and society to understand the critical importance of the first three years of a child's life in their long-term development.
She advocates for creating a supportive environment that encourages learning through play, exploration, and discovery.
Vickie believes in the collective effort of a community to raise children and emphasizes the need for unity in providing a solid foundation for the younger generation.