Collection Connections: Smithsonian Resources for Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning
Join a seasoned Smithsonian educator, Maureen Leary, to explore online museum resources designed to support and enhance PreK-3 learning environments. Discover a wealth of free content across disciplines that sparks curiosity, inspires creativity, and encourages design thinking.
Registration is free for all PAECT members and/or guests, and ACT 48 credit will be available! If you have any questions, please reach out to our Professional Development Committee Chair, Jen Toney, at jen.toney@paect.org.
Presenter Bio:
Maureen Leary is the Youth & Family Programs Manager at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, where she develops both online and in-person programming for multi-generational audiences and works on pan-Smithsonian initiatives. Prior to joining the Postal Museum staff in 2020, Maureen spent over two decades in a variety of roles at the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center, including as a classroom educator, a bilingual programs educator, and as a center director. She holds a BA in English from Georgetown University and an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from the University of Virginia.
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