Education

Early Childhood Education I 

Early Childhood, Education, and Services I students prepare to be primary providers of child care services. Students plan, organize, and conduct learning experiences that provide safe and healthy learning environments; promote physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development; utilize curricula responsive to children’s needs; and promote family engagement. Students examine local, state, and federal regulations for early childhood education and services environments and professional expectations for early childhood education and services professionals. Coursework prepares students for balancing work and family, identifying education and training requirements, and entering careers in the education and training and human services career clusters.

Early Childhood Education II

Early Childhood, Education, and Services II, a specialized course for students with career interests in early childhood education and services, builds upon concepts introduced in Early Childhood, Education, and Services I (19152/8285). Students plan, organize, and conduct learning experiences that provide safe and healthy learning environments; promote physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development; utilize curricula responsive to children’s needs; and promote family engagement. Students expand their knowledge of legal, ethical, and education and training requirements for early childhood professionals. Reviewing knowledge, skills, and aptitudes required for careers in early childhood careers and creating a professional portfolio assist students with demonstrating college and career readiness. 

Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow 

Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (VTfT) I fosters student interest, understanding, and appreciation of the teaching profession and allows secondary students to explore careers in the education and training career cluster and related pathways. Students build a foundation for teaching; learn the history, structure, and governance of teaching; apply professional teaching techniques in classroom and field experiences; and reflect on their teaching experiences. 

All course include contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Teacher:  Ms. Bagby

Class: Early Childhood Education and Services and Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow/10-12 Graders

Years of Experience: 7

This is Ms. Bagby’s first year at the Richmond Technical Center.  With a passion for interactive learning and youth development , she strives to create an engaging, creative, and supportive learning environment for all students. Through these efforts, Ms. Bagby helps students become ambitious learners.

She received her B.S in Family and Consumer Sciences with a minor in Family, Child, and Community Services from Virginia State University. 

In addition to teaching, Ms. Bagby is the advisor for Educators  Rising Virginia. She believes in the importance of learning through experiences and creating meaningful connections.

Ms. Bagby is dedicated to preparing students for their future careers. She integrates real-world skills into the curriculum, focusing on leadership, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and listening skills . She also emphasizes the importance of connections with local businesses/organizations to help students understand various career paths.