Biography

Alyson Anderson is a senior at Iowa State University, pursuing a double major in Early Childhood Education and Human Development and Family Studies. She is employed part-time as a teaching assistant at the NAEYC-accredited Child Development Laboratory School. She has also begun a research capstone project as an undergraduate research assistant, delving into the development of a curriculum that emphasizes trauma-informed care in early childhood for teacher preparation programs. 

Alyson is an aspiring professional who has been working in the field for several years. She is passionate about creating awareness about the critical issues that impact the profession. Some of these issues include standing strong for diversity, equity, and inclusion even amidst controversy, supporting the next generation of educators and supporting those who feel burned out, and ensuring that all educators receive the appreciation and compensation they deserve. 

Alyson's leadership skills and dedication to her fellow undergraduates have earned her recognition from the university. She is an active participant in the ISU Honors Program and holds an executive chair in the Kappa Omicron Nu National Honor Society for the College of Human Sciences. Additionally, her demonstrated academic excellence and achievements within the field of early childhood education have earned her the May Pearsall Rickert Scholar Award. 

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