Tana L. Hill, M.Ed.
The Child’s Nurturing Center was created by our director in June of 1986 after
she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Towson University.
The center was the first full day, full service facility in the Finksburg area.
In 1987 she realized our community did not have services to provide for school
age children in the public schools. After meeting with members of central office, a format was established
by Carroll County Public Schools to open the door for providers to offer this level of care. Mrs. Hill
then created a not-for-profit corporation, The Social Club, Inc., to offer care in Taneytown Elementary School where the program
still thrives.
After completing a Master’s Degree in Education at Towson
University, Mrs. Hill was offered an adjunct position teaching for them.
Below
are Mrs. Hill’s education specifics as well as her experiences and memberships.
EDUCATION
Master
of Education
Years Attended 1995 - 2000
Towson University
Towson, Maryland
Elementary and Early Childhood Education
4.0 GPA
Bachelor of Science
Years Attended 1983 - 1986
Towson University
Towson, Maryland
Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Magna Cum Laude
EXPERIENCES AND MEMBERSHIPS
Associate Graduate Faculty, Towson University.
Courses taught:
Conflict Resolution and Management in Programs for Young Children
Transcendent Teacher Learner Relationships in the Early Childhood Classroom
Administration, Supervision, and Leadership in Early Childhood Education
Leadership and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education
Program Development and Evaluation, Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Teaching Reading in the Primary Grades (1-3)
Intervention and the Young Child
Advisor,
Towson University, Panel to direct Maryland legislation surrounding quality school age child care
Instructor, Catonsville Community College, Carroll County Branch. Course
title: Owning and Operating Child Care Centers
Presenter,
Towson University, Infant and Toddler Programs in Child Care Centers for Master degree candidates
Presenter on Panel, Towson University, Course: Administration and Supervision for
Master degree candidates
Workshop presenter, The Maryland Department of Business and
Economic Development.
Workshop Title: Owning and Operating Child Care Centers
The Maryland
Department of Business and Economic Development. First recipient of the Day Care Facilities Loan
Guarantee Fund
Introductory Speaker for the Carroll County Child Care Association
Workshop Title: School Age Child Care Programs
Carroll
County Child Care Association, Co-Founder, Board Member, 1987-90
Day of the Young Child, Carroll County, Co-Founder
National Association
for the Education of Young Children- Comprehensive Lifetime Member
