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Joel Ballezza
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2010 Early Learning Community Fair at Across Washington State

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August 14, 2010 to October 1, 2010
The Early Learning Community Fair is a celebration of children birth through age five, hosted at over 190 locations across Washington state. This free, state-wide fair kicks-off on August 14, 2010. The goal of this annual event is to increase public awareness of early learning and to connect parents and caregivers with local early learning resources and publications. For a listing of…See More
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Upload and tag a photo of a father for a chance to win a $25 gift card - http://ning.it/9HuIcg
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Cirque du Seattle! at Georgetown Ballroom

May 21, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm
Description* Tasty food & fun cocktails ** Awesome silent auction & raffle items ** Music, dancing & performance -- all to benefit Powerful Schools! *WHY: This annual fundraiser benefits Powerful Schools, a nationally recognized nonprofit based in Southeast Seattle that helps level the playing field for students in some of the city's most economically challenged public elementary schools. Learn more: www.powerfulschools.org.WHAT: Kick off…See More
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NEW GRANT! Apply to receive up to $1,500 from the Community Action Project Grant (CAP) Tell others or apply at http://ning.it/a6FVhe
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From Crib to Classroom Conference: Building Compassion at Shoreline Conference Center

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February 6, 2010 from 8am to 3pm
A conference for early childhood educators, caregivers and parents of young children sponsored by FACES North (Families and Children Early Support).“Building Compassion” by Mary Gordon, Founder & President of Roots of Empathy & Seeds of EmpathyContinental Breakfast and Lunch Provided 20 informative & enlightening workshops to choose from!Registration fee: $50.00 by Jan. 25, $60.00 late or on-site Limited scholarships available. 4 STARS continuing education credits and/or clock…See More
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Foundation for Early Learning
Favorite children's book
Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day
How did you become passionate about early learning?
I have always enjoyed supporting children.

About Joel

Joel Ballezza serves as the Communications Manager for the Foundation for Early Learning. Joel has a Masters in Digital Media Communication from the University of Washington and a Bachelors in Liberal Arts with a focus in New Media from Purchase College. In addition to his work with the Foundation, Joel also sits on the board of the local non-profit ReallyGive, and has lectured on online marketing and judged competitions for the national high school marketing organization DECA.

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Don't set kids back in the recession

What is happening to kids in our state now will shape the rest of their lives. Our youngest kids can't wait until after the recession to grow up. Governor Gregoire is making budget decisions right now. Send her a message and urge her to protect our progress on early learning in Washington State.



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Posted on November 17, 2009 at 7:00am

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NEW! Baby Name Recommendation Tool Nymbler

Foundation for Early Learning is excited to announce a partnership with Icosystem to use their baby name recommendation tool, Nymbler. This free service enables expectant parents to enter in one or a series of boy or girl names. The system then provides recommendations based on the names provided. You can… Continue

Posted on October 27, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

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Why Coffee Matters...

As you might be aware, the Foundation for Early Learning recently celebrated a significant milestone. With our most recent grants to groups in Grays Harbor, Kittitas and Whitman Counties, we have now funded coalitions serving every county in Washington State. In total, the Foundation for Early learning has granted over $800,000 to 26 coalitions over the past three years --- all to…

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Posted on July 24, 2009 at 6:00am

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Lunch in a Box with the Lockes

On May 31, 2009 the Foundation for Early Learning hosted Lunch in a Box with the Lockes, a celebration of Mona Locke's contribution to the world of early learning. Over 130 guests --- friends, family and colleagues joined us for the event at the Triple Door including Governor Gregoire and Treasury Secretary Gary Locke.



The celebration included a performance by the 5th Avenue Theater Daffodils, a new performance group that… Continue

Posted on June 3, 2009 at 7:30am

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Safe and Sound (& Green)

Safe Kids King County at the Ikea in Renton. The press release about this community event is listed below. Also the ELC member Trish Davis posted the event in the Early Learning Community calendar.

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END DATE: April 29th, 2009



Contact: Deb Will, Child Safety Educator, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Center for… Continue

Posted on April 23, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

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At 3:52am on March 31, 2009, Heather SmithHeather Smith said…
Thanks! I figured there must be some sort of "system" so that 'odd' pictures don't get added by the 'wrong' people!
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At 2:53pm on March 23, 2009, Nhi TranNhi Tran said…
Joel, do YOU have a baby picture of yourself? lol
At 2:53pm on February 10, 2009, Kelly PhancoKelly Phanco said…
I am going to spend some big time on this site tomorrow. :)
getting ready for press conference in the morning.
At 9:29am on January 29, 2009, Nhi TranNhi Tran said…
Good morning Joel!
 
 
 

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