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President’s Summit on Early Learning at Talaris Institute, Seattle
May 11, 2010 all day
Bringing together leaders in early learning to advance whole-child development from birth to age 8. SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, May 11, 2010 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Talaris Institute, Seattle Featured speakers to be announced Formal invitation to follow S…
February 1
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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 Empathy C…
January 29
Genna Phillips is attending Joel Ballezza's event
President’s Summit on Early Learning at Talaris Institute, Seattle
May 11, 2010 all day
Bringing together leaders in early learning to advance whole-child development from birth to age 8. SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, May 11, 2010 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Talaris Institute, Seattle Featured speakers to be announced Formal invitation to follow S…
January 28
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January 28
Cyndee Wiese is attending Joel Ballezza's event
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 Empathy C…
January 9
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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 Empathy Co…
December 21, 2009
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December 18, 2009
Joel Ballezza added an event
President’s Summit on Early Learning at Talaris Institute, Seattle
May 11, 2010 all day
Bringing together leaders in early learning to advance whole-child development from birth to age 8. SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, May 11, 2010 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Talaris Institute, Seattle Featured speakers to be announced Formal invitation to follow S…
December 17, 2009

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98133
What county do you live in?
King
Company or Organization Name
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 herContinue

Posted on November 17, 2009 at 7:00am —

Joel Ballezza

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,… Continue

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

Joel Ballezza

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 s

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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.… 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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
END DATE: April 29th, 2009

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

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

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At 3:52am on March 31, 2009, Heather Smith said…
Thanks! I figured there must be some sort of "system" so that 'odd' pictures don't get added by the 'wrong' people!
Heather
At 2:53pm on March 23, 2009, Nhi Tran said…
Joel, do YOU have a baby picture of yourself? lol
At 2:53pm on February 10, 2009, Kelly 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 Tran said…
Good morning Joel!
 
 

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