Diane L. Friend
Executive Director
Decatur Day Care Center, Inc.
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"This credential makes a huge impact in helping me value what I
have achieved in the past twenty years serving my families, children and
staff."
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Diane was awarded the Level I Illinois Director Credential in February 2004. She
has been the Executive Director of the Decatur Day Care Center, Inc.
for 12 years.
Diane began her professional journey in Early Childhood after raising her own
children into their teenage years. She has been a "professional
volunteer" for her children's elementary school and it might have been this
experience that sparked her passion - helping children and families to succeed.
Parent relations are a priority for Diane. Communicating with parents with
a positive and optimisitc attitiude and working to building a team approach for
the care of children is important to her.
Diane's professional development advisor, Lazetta Farnham, is the reason she
applied for the credential. Lazetta was so encouraging amd the process
workable for Diane.
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