2026 MCEA Fall Conference

As a Program and Collaboration Specialist at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), I support state funded prekindergarten programming, and our mixed delivery system collaborations that strengthen leadership for partnerships between local and state early childhood professionals. I have enjoyed my work for over 40 years as a birth-3rd grade teacher and administrator in school, outdoor, and university settings... Read More →

With over 20 years of experience in education, Cha (Txab) is a dedicated human-centered leader committed to transforming teaching and learning. Currently focused on teacher development, she leads efforts in recruitment, retention, and professional growth with an emphasis on equity... Read More →

Jeanne Dickhausen is honored to serve as Minnesota's Head Start Collaboration Director at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.  Jeanne's work is to represent Head Start children, families, and programs in state systems by coordinating and leading efforts to convene federal... Read More →