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Sara K. Gould, Ms. Foundation for Women President and CEO
"It is a day to inspire our future workforce," said Sara K. Gould, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women. Reports indicate 16 million participate on the actual day. Other communities create their own unique programs for other times more convenient. "The Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work educational program allows flexibility for all communities and we applaud the millions who participate each year."
Senator John McCain
"Encouraging and teaching the next generation will help create the leaders of tomorrow. I am pleased to support the 'Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work' program, in an effort to show children the value of hard work, commitment and education," said Senator John McCain, R - AZ.
Congresswoman, Barbara Lee D - CA.
LaWanda Abel, Program Manager, Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work
"We hear from people all the time whose professional lives and career choices were impacted by their Take Our Daughters To Work experience back in the 90s. Today, these twenty-somethings are helping to shape the futures of the next generation through Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work, which really demonstrates the purpose of the program – to teach girls and boys about the actual working world and inspire them to start thinking about their careers, how they will balance their lives with work, and what they'll need to do to reach those dreams."
National Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
"Parent involvement is a key to a child's educational success. Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is an opportunity for parents to share part of their work life with children and to show them that work is an integral part of everyone's life. This special day is also an opportunity for PTAs, schools, and communities to work together to provide a learning experience for our nation's children," said National PTA CEO, Warlene Gary.
"National PTA acknowledges that there is a new generation at work and encourages parents to use this special day to begin a constructive conversation with children about their careers. Through a program, called PTA Goes to Work, National PTA and the U.S. Department of Labor is providing information to parents and students on the fastest growing careers so that they can make the best informed decisions on career paths."
**About National PTA**
With nearly 6 million members, National PTA is the largest volunteer parent organization in the
The National Campaign for Public School Improvement
Kevin Walker, president and national director of Project Appleseed and The National Campaign for Public School Improvement:
"There are 50 million public school parents in
**About Kevin Walker** President & National Director, THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, www.projectappleseed.org. Named one of the Top 10 People in American education in the 1990s, 10th Anniversary edition of Teacher magazine (published by Education Week), 1999.
Named Top Parent Leader in the United States, Parenting Leader Award, Parenting Magazine (published by Time Inc.), 2000.
Project Appleseed is the #1 ranked resource for 'parental involvement in public schools' in the Internet's leading search engine's Google, Yahoo! and MSN 2006. Bio located at www.projectappleseed.org/walkervita.html
"I have been taking my sons and daughter to work with me for well over 10 years. Having a regional position for Fidelity Investments has brought me (and my kids), from NYC, to Philly,
Thanx,
Alan Klayman
Vice President Account Executive
Fidelity Investments
Stacy DeBroff A dynamic national speaker, consultant, corporate spokesperson, and writer, Stacy DeBroff is President and founder of Mom Central, Inc., a company devoted to providing pragmatic tips and advice to strengthen busy families and enhance the home environment.
Stacy has also written several best-selling books on household and family organization including The Mom Book Goes to School, out in July, The Mom Book: 4,278 Tips for Moms, Sign Me Up! The Parent's Complete Guide to Sports, Activities, and Extracurriculars, and Mom Central: The Ultimate Family Organizer. Stacy also emails a monthly newsletter to more than 15,000 moms around the world.
Stacy is a renowned parenting guru and media-savvy interviewee. Stacy has appeared on NBC's Today Show and the CBS Early Show, as well as on television affiliates in every major market www.MomCentral.com
Anna Ivey, college admissions expert, and author The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions www.AnnaIvey.com
Amy Tiemann, founder MojoMom.com, author Mojo Mom: Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family www.Mojomom.com
Kevin Jost, President and CEO, Hand Held Products, Inc.
"Meaningful benefits are at the forefront of Hand Held Products' employee relations program," said Kevin Jost, CEO, Hand Held Products. "We will have nearly 150 kids participating in Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day, which exemplifies the company's strong commitment in shaping our children's futures, especially in the areas of math, science, and technology."
Since 2000, Kevin Jost has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Hand Held Products, Inc., the global leader in applying image- based technology for mobile, wireless and transaction processing solutions to select customers. As CEO, Kevin, along with an accomplished leadership team, is responsible for the overall success of the company world-wide. www.HandHeld.com
Reinforcing the parent-child bond throught Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day...
"With more and more mothers working outside the home, we are finding that the amount of quality time they have to spend with their children is less and less. 'Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day' is a vital initiative because it promotes parent-child bonding on yet another level. By affording our children the opportunity to experience our careers, we are providing them with an immediate educational experience, as well as the possibility of fostering long-term goals and motivation. As an alumnus of the program, and as a practicing school psychologist, I believe in the initiative. It was while experiencing my capable, educated mother's struggle as a secretary to gain respect in a male-dominated corporate environment that I realized I wanted to learn about the educational system, as well as the psychology behind the choices men and women make in terms of their courses of study after high school. It was after a 'Take Your Daughter to Work Day' that I realized I had to become a school psychologist." - Nadine O'Reilly, M.A. Certified school psychologist.
Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work when home is the workplace...
"I have never participated formally, as my son and daughter are at my workplace every day (I work from home). However, I can speak to the benefits of having children around the workplace.
Sophia entered the first grade this year. She learned how to read and write within six weeks of being in the German school system. Since we are raising our children bilingually, we have placed a strong emphasis on literacy. Even before they were born, we would "read" to them. Although Sophia's German reading skills are better than English, we are amazed at how she has picked up the language so quickly. She has started to write short stories. I believe she has taken such a keen interesting in writing because she has seen me writing books since she can remember!
Taking your child to work is an empowering experience for both parent and child. The child is integrated into the parent's everyday work life. It captures the child's imagination and readily answers the question "Mommy, what do you do all day?" In my mind, truancy is a non-issue. Education comes in many forms. We learn best when we are doing actively, not sitting passively. The hands-on experience of visiting Mom or Dad at the office leaves lasting memories that override the disadvantage of missing one day of school." - Christine Louise Hohlbaum
Christine Louise Hohlbaum, author of Diary of a Mother and SAHM I Am: Tales of a Stay-at-Home Mom in Europe, has a BA in political science from
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