Tracy Vergason
Hooksett,NH
Summary
Seasoned Early Childhood Education professional with extensive experience in program management and early childhood systems at the state and national levels. Seeking to leverage my expertise in supporting the implementation of the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) and delivering comprehensive training and technical assistance to Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) grantees as an Early Childhood Systems Consultant at ICF.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR
New Hampshire Children’s Trust
10.2023 - Current
- Provides strategic leadership for the Program team.
- Effectively oversees NHCT's engagement in programmatic focus-specific regional, state-level, and national external partnerships and task forces.
- Synchronizes program efforts across NHCT departments and systems in order to enhance support for Family Resource Centers and Early Childhood Coalitions.
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Community Colleges
01.2010 - Current
- Prepare, plan and implement college syllabus in early childhood coursework.
- Maintain class attendance and responsible for general classroom management.
- Establish and maintain grading system and update assignment information online via Blackboard.
DIRECTOR
Child Care Aware of America
Remote
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Develops and implements solutions for specific challenges that exist to support Child Care Resource and Referral programs.
- Emphasis on supply and capacity building of home-based child care and family child care networks, effective business practices and automation, the workforce and supporting implementation work through federal investments within states and nationwide.
PROGRAM MANAGER
Southern NH Services
Nashua, NH
10.2008 - 01.2022
- Coordinate and oversee operations for Resource & Referral services, recruitment of, and technical assistance to include state initiatives, such as, credentialing, accreditation, QRIS, early learning standards, business practices, etc.
- Database management and coordination of professional development, including direct provision of training,
- Compile and analyze services quarterly as they pertain to performance measures.
COORDINATOR/MANAGER
RCA Child Care Services
Salem, NH
10.2007 - 10.2008
- Worked in this capacity from 2002 to 2005 also before going to Child Care Licensing.
- Coordinate and oversee the delivery of Resource & Referral (R&R) services, recruitment of, and technical assistance to child care programs.
- Database management and coordination of training.
- Compile and analyze services quarterly as they pertain to performance measures.
LICENSING & EVALUATION COORDINATOR
Bureau of Child Care Licensing
Concord, NH
08.2005 - 10.2007
- Plan and coordinate professional assessments of a variety of residential and non-residential child care programs
- Provides technical assistance and utilizes specialized knowledge and skills in evaluating and analyzing programs or operations
- Coordinates complex complaint investigations and conducts independent investigations
- Evaluates compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations regarding health and safety in child care programs.
Education
Masters of Science - Early Care and Education
Wheelock College
Boston, MABachelor of Arts - Individualized Studies: Humanistic Journalism
Elmira College
Elmira, NYWaverly High School
Waverly, NY05-1991
Skills
- Leadership and Supervision
- Early Childhood Education and Child Care Expertise
- Strategic Development and Implementation
- Project and Budget Management
- DEIB Sensitivity
- Policy and Government Relations
- Capacity Building
- Staff Development
Memberships and Associations
- 07/01/2019, 01/01/2022, Pyramid Model State Leadership Team and Core Team
- 07/01/2015, 01/01/2022, Child Care Aware of America State Leadership Council
- 2019, 2022, Workforce Study Task Force
- 05/01/2013, 01/01/2022, Quality Rating and Improvement Task Force
- 10/01/2008, 01/01/2022, Credentialing Revision Task Force
- 08/01/2008, 08/01/2010, NHAEYC (New Hampshire Association for the Education of Young Children): Membership Secretary. Spring Conference Co-Chair
- 06/01/2004, 08/01/2008, NHAEYC: Recording Secretary
- 10/01/2007, Present, NHCCR&R Network (New Hampshire Child Care Resource & Referral): Co-Chair as of 2010, Elected President in April 2009-10.
- 08/01/2002, 08/01/2005, CDB Trainer Development Program: Mentored other Early Childhood Educators to become workshop presenters. Mentored 4 Protégés in 2-year time period.
- 06/01/2004, 08/01/2005, Derry Village Extended Daycare Program Board: Board Member
- 11/01/2006, 2009, New Hampshire Child Care Program Licensing Rule Task Force
- 05/01/2005, 2009, Alliance for Better Childcare: Board Member
- 03/01/2005, 06/01/2006, Early Learning New Hampshire (ELNH): Conference Task Force Member
Additional Information
Available upon request: Work experience before 2005 to include direct care positions in center-based and home-based setting/s and other awards/achievements. List of continued education through the completion of individual college coursework and attendance at various workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Specialized Training Workshop Sessions
Topics Include:
- Business Management Practices
- Child Care Basics Training Series
- Creativity and the Young Child
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Nature-based Curriculum
- Professional Development
- Registry, Data Entry and Management
- Staffed Family Child Care Networks
- Strengthening Families
- Teambuilding
- Zero to Three’s Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect Curriculum Trainings
Computer Expertise
Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Salesforce, Miro, Smartsheet, Zoom, Teams, Asana, HubSpot
Credentials and Awards
- NH Professional Development System: Early Childhood Master Professional Workshop Trainer, Faculty, and Program Consultant
- MARY STUART GILE AWARD: Awarded in 2019 Child Care Aware of New Hampshire
- MARY STUART GILE AWARD: Awarded in 2016 as part of Spark NH Workforce Professional Development Committee
- MARY STUART GILE AWARD: Awarded in 2015 as part of NH Early Learning Standards Task Force
- GUIDING STAR AWARD: Awarded in 2015 from the Department of Health and Human Services Child Development Bureau
- MARY STUART GILE AWARD: Awarded in 2008 as part of the New Hampshire Association for the Education of Young Children
- MARY STUART GILE AWARD: Awarded in 2005 as part of New Hampshire Child Care Resource and Referral Network
Personal Information
Hobbies: Art, Birding, Creative Writing, Photography, Jewelry Design, Dance, Kayaking, Nature
Timeline
SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR
New Hampshire Children’s Trust
10.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR
Child Care Aware of America
01.2022 - 10.2023
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Community Colleges
01.2010 - Current
PROGRAM MANAGER
Southern NH Services
10.2008 - 01.2022
COORDINATOR/MANAGER
RCA Child Care Services
10.2007 - 10.2008
LICENSING & EVALUATION COORDINATOR
Bureau of Child Care Licensing
08.2005 - 10.2007
Masters of Science - Early Care and Education
Wheelock College
Bachelor of Arts - Individualized Studies: Humanistic Journalism
Elmira College
Waverly High School