Exchange Fellowships
Overview
The VTAEYC Exchange Fellowship is for early childhood educators and allies who want to work at the intersection of early childhood and pressing societal issues related to our planet, equity, our communities, and creative arts. Fellows work in a topic team, one from the early childhood world and another who is passionate and active in other ways related to the topic area.
Fellows have the opportunity to build content, relationships, and engagement opportunities for the specific intersection topic they are exploring. The goal is to engage in the exchange of information, resources, and perspectives related to each topic, both from the lens of young children and families and the specific fields of study and work.

Program Details

Requirements
Fellows should plan to commit approximately 2-3 hours per week for nine months.
Fellows should also:
- Be involved in ECE or a field related to one of the four Intersections
- Willing to collaborate and meet at least monthly via Zoom

Benefits
Fellows will recipient support and mentorship from the Fellowship coordinator and current and past fellows.
In addition, VTAEYC also provides:
- A $1200 stipend
- A complimentary membership to VTAEYC+NAEYC
Current Fellows
Our Planet x Young Children

Trisha Melton
Burlington

Kendra Atlak
Morrisville
Our Equity x Young Children

Pearl Schramm
Bennington

Tessa Dearborn
Starksboro
Our Communities x Young Children

Katrina Ellis-Ferrara
Montpelier

Alexandria Whitcomb
Graniteville
Creative Arts x Young Children

Linda Bassick
Burlington

Susanna Olson
Essex Junction
Legacy Fellows
Our Planet x Young Children & Climate Change
April Zajko
Our Planet x Young Children
Naomi Alfini
Our Planet x Young Children
Maggie Rubick
Climate Change
Emily Kaplita
Climate Change
Jed Norris
Climate Change
Sarah Sciortino
Climate Change
Our Communities x Young Children & Scope of Early Learning and Development
Morgan Leichter-Saxby
Our Communities x Young Children
Cathy Siggins
Our Communities x Young Children
Jackie Reno
Our Communities x Young Children
Rebecca Blacklock
Our Communities x Young Children
Kaitlin Northey
Scope of Early Learning & Development
Ian Drury
Scope of Early Learning & Development
Our Diversity x Young Children & More Than Hope
Danielle Huston
Our Diversity x Young Children
Michelle Richling
Our Diversity x Young Children
Cassandra Schmid
Our Diversity x Young Children
Stephanie Muñoz Wells
More Than Hope
Emma Redden
More Than Hope
Hannah Assefa
More Than Hope
Interested in Becoming a Fellow?
You or someone you know might be perfect for this opportunity!