Debora, Ferrebee Marion

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EDUCATION

PhD in Education March 2022

Northcentral, University in San Diego, California

Dissertation title: “African American Fathers Participation in Their Children’s

Early Childhood Education: an Exploratory Case Study”

Committee: Peggy Cramer, Norma Hayward (Chair)

M.Ed in Early Childhood Education 2013

University of South Carolina at Columbia, South Carolina

BS in Dietetics and Institutional Management 1982

Savannah State University, Savannah, Georgia

TEACHING & ADVISING

Early Childhood Education Instructor 2014-2017

Early Childhood Development Program, Midlands Technical College

Instructor for ECD 101 – Introduction to Early Childhood Development

Facilitator for eight sections of the ECD 101 course

Planned and taught an overview of growth and development, developmentally-appropriate curriculum, positive guidance techniques, regulations, health, safety, and nutrition standards in early care and education. The importance of professionalism, family/cultural values and practical applications based on historical and theoretical models in early care and education.

Used instructional technology to improve pedagogical technique

Health and safety Instructor 2014-2017

Early Childhood Development Program, Midlands Technical College

Planned and taught infant and children health and nutrition course.

Planned and taught Infant and Children Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross.

Program Coordinator/Group Leader 2008-2017

South Carolina Department of Social Services (SC DSS) /Early Care and Education

Planned and led required training session for program participants.

Helped to mentor new hires to the Early Care and Education Department staff to ensure their engagement and professional development.

Provided training opportunities and job shadowing to assist new hires in adjusting to the style, tone, and pace of work at SC DSS Early Care and Education programs.

Child Development Center Director 2005-2007

Kingdom Kids Christian Childcare Center, Waynesville, Missouri

Hired and trained all program staff.

Mentored new hires to the Kingdom Kids Christian Childcare staff to ensure their engagement and professional development.

Provided training opportunities and job shadowing to assist new hires in adjusting to the style, tone, and pace of work at Kingdom Kids Christian Childcare Center.

Managed all state and federal childcare grants.

Planned and led the parent involvement activities and classes.

Nutrition Education Coordinator 1999-2005

Laclede County Health Unit, Lebanon, Missouri

Planned and conducted all health and nutrition education training.

Prescribed nutritional foods for participants

Planned and led all parent involvement activities and classes.

Preschool Education Assistant 1995-1998

Pace Preschool Program, Waynesville School District, Waynesville, Missouri

Assisted in planning, developing, and implementing developmentally appropriate learning material for preschool children.

Planned and assisted with all parent involvement activities at the preschool and at the parent’s home.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Doctoral Researcher 2016-2022

Department of Education, Northcentral University, San Diego, California

Conducted a qualitative exploratory case study to explore the participation of African American fathers in their children’s early education.

The guiding theoretical frameworks for this study were Jean Piaget's cognitive development theory, Lev Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, and Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems.

PUBLICATIONS

Ferrebee Marion, D. (2022). African American Fathers Participation in their Children’s Early Childhood Education. An Exploratory Case Study. ProQuest.

Marion, D. (2019). “Blue as Blueberry Cupcakes.” Christian Faith.

Marion, D. (2013). “Culturally Appropriate Teaching. Recommendations for Building Positive Relationships with All Families.” The South Carolina ABC Child Care Program.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

“Nutritional Needs for Children,” South Carolina Association of Early Care and Education Seminar, speaker and organizer. Columbia, SC, 2015.

“Planning Healthy Snacks,” South Carolina Association of Early Care and Education Seminar, speaker and organizer. Columbia, SC, February, 2014.

“Nutritional Needs for Children, “South Carolina Department of Social Services, Early Care and Education, Columbia, SC, 2008–2015.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Certificate of Achievement, Department of the Army 1992

Golden Key International Honor Society, University of South Carolina 2010-Present

Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, Northcentral University 2018-2022

National Honor Society, (Honorary Membership), Camp Humphreys High school 2021

Master Certified Child Care Trainer, South Carolina Child Care Training System 2014

Masters in Early Childhood Education Scholarship, University of South Carolina 2009

And South Carolina Department of Social Services

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Managing Editor 2019-2021

Faith Christian Publishing

Process manuscripts submitted for publication

Oversee publication and production

Master Certified Child Care Trainer 2019-2021

South Carolina Child Care Training System

Designed and maintained training material for providers and participants

Participating in South Carolina Childcare programs

Accelerated Learning Master Practitioner 2014-present

Designed and maintained training material for providers and participants

Participating in South Carolina Childcare programs

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

The National Society of Leadership and Success

REFERENCES

Norma Hayward, Professor of Education

Northcentral University

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Leigh Bolick, Sr Program Leader, University of South Carolina

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Dr. Meir, Professor of Education

University of South Carolina at Columbia

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Sandra Hackley, Program Manager, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC

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