Western Oklahoma State College’s Child Development program is welcoming two new members to their department. Shanna McBride is the new Scholar Coordinator, and Amber Pascua is assuming the newly created Child Development OKWorks! Coordinator position. Both Amber and Shanna will be recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in the child development/early childhood field. The child development team will guide students in the varied application processes for coming into Western and help in finding possible funding.

A free informational meeting open to anyone interested in learning more about the child development program will be held on Monday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. Come and meet Western’s child development team, as well as DHS licensing, Great Plains Child Care Resource & Referral, Reaching for the Stars, and the Consultation and Technical Support Specialist to see what is available for anyone interested in the child care field. Two hours of continuing education will be awarded.

Please RSVP by July 18, to Jacqueline Bellamy (580-477- 7821), Shanna McBride (580-477-7880), or Amber Pascua (580- 477-7956).