Joy Merrihew

Education Background

Bachelor of Music-Juilliard School of Music 1989

Master of Music- Wayne State University 1996

I am director/owner of Little Acorns Daycare in Dingmans Ferry.  I have taken many early childhood courses to be DPW approved director for 5 years.  My center has 50 children.  We are a Keystone Star one Site.

I am an adjunct professor at Northampton Community College.  I have taught Music and Movement, Visual Arts, Society and the Child, Infant/Toddler Care and Education in the classroom.  I have taught Language and Literacy and Music and Movement for the distance learning program.

I am a PQAS certified trainer-CT0875000.  I have worked for Child Care Providers, Community Services for Children, Family Communications, PACCA and others presenting workshops.  Currently I am the instructor for a CDA program in Wayne county.

My affiliations include PENN SACCA, PACCA, Chamber of Commerce, local planning, professional development and Keystone Stars.