About Us
Our Organizational Structure
AECENS is governed by a Board of Directors elected by its membership. AECENS has been incorporated since 2003. In 2019, our name changed from Nova Scotia Child Care Association (NSCCA) to Association of Early Childhood Educators of Nova Scotia (AECENS).
Board of Directors:
- Brooke Richardson and Jamie Leach - Co-Chairs
- Normand Gendron - Treasurer
- Carolyn Webber - Secretary
- Lexie Burgess
- Jacqueline Cameron
- Samantha Daniels-Tenwolde
- Bosede Olatunjo Folawemimo
- Marlene Francis
- Erin Locke
- Susan Willis
Staff:
- Cheryl Crocker, Executive Director
- Meiji Geneta, Professional Learning Coordinator
There has never been a better time to be an ECE. Together, we are building a culture of professional recognition and respect.
AECENS believes that ECEs are the key to quality early childhood education and care. We represent and serve a diverse membership, regardless of their workplace or position. Our membership is inclusive of all cultures and communities and can be found throughout the entire early years sector, including:
- urban and rural centres
- pre-primary programs
- non-profit centres
- private centres
- early intervention services
- family resource centres
- early years centres
- early childhood resource support centres
- post-secondary training programs
- family home agencies
- retired practitioners
AECENS Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Educators
How We Serve You
AECENS is the only organization in Nova Scotia that focuses on the professional practice of individual ECEs regardless of where our members work. Membership is voluntary and members pay an annual fee.
AECENS serves our membership in many ways:
- Advocates for professional recognition by government, employers, parents, and the public.
- Offers high quality professional development and conferences.
- Provides free access to the most up to date information and resources in the ECE field in Canada through our partnership with the Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF).
- Are a united voice for our membership at the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD).
- Shares the credibility of being part of a professional association focused on high quality and ethical practice, objective and agreed-upon professional standards, continuous learning, decision-making support, and advocacy.
- Offers great opportunities for mentoring, networking, and leadership skills development.
- Are committed to personal, organizational, and workforce growth & development.
AECENS represents our members at the following tables:
- Government consultation sessions
- Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF)
- The Atlantic Equity Hub organized by the Early Childhood Collaborative Research Centre