Rita Archuleta

-Supporting, mentoring and coaching Participating UPK providers
-Quality improvement
-Quality rating preparedness

Why did I choose to work in the Early Childhood field?

I have chosen to work in the Early Childhood field when I was on the parent committee and volunteered in my 2 boys Head Start classes. I really enjoyed watching what the teachers were teaching and how my boys learned. It all made sense! I then was offered a position and from there it all took off for me as I completed my AA and then continued to receive my BA while I was working full time and raising children. The quality care they received and learning experience they got made them who they are today. I also attended Head Start as a child myself so that has had a positive impact on me. After 27 years in the Early Childhood field, I have seen great things happen and I strive to continue to provide support for quality care and positive experience to families.

“It’s only after you’ve stepped outside your comfort zone that you begin to change, grow, and transform.” ― Roy T. Bennett