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Fran Gordon Application PackageGordon Fran S Last Name First Name Middle Initial 1150 Euclid Avenue Miami Beach Home Address City Florida 33139 State Zip Code 3052060064 HomeWork Fran4ece@aol.com Email Address 3052060064 Cellular Business Address City State Zip Code Occupation:Business Name: Early Childhood Educator Please list your preferences in order of ranking [1] first choice [2] second choice, and [3] third choice. Please note that only three (3) choices will be observed by the City Clerk’s Office. (Regular Boards of City) Choice 1: Choice 2: Choice 3: Miami Beach Commission For Women Committee for Quality Education in Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council BOARD AND COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM Note:If applying for the At-Large position of the Historic Preservation Board, please answer the below questions: Have you ever resided in one of the City's Historic Districts for at least one year?Yes No Address in City Historic District submitted. Professional License License Number Issuance Date Expire Date Supervisor of Early Childhood N.Y.C.464320 12/15/1995 N.Y.S. Education Department Public Scholl Teacher .....9378 1/1/1977 Note:If you are seeking appointment to a professional seat (e.g. attorney, architect, etc.), you must attach a copy of your currently effective corresponding professional license. Pursuant to City Code section 2-22(4) a, b and c: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be affiliated with the city. This requirement shall be fulfilled in the following ways: YesResident of the City for a minimum of six (6) months: Demonstrate an ownership interest in a business established in the City for a minimum of six (6) months:No AFFILIATION WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH a. ● I am resident of:South Beach Or b. "Ownership Interest" shall mean the ownership of ten percent (10%) or more (including the ownership of 10% or more of the outstanding capital stock) in a business. "Business" shall mean any sole proprietorship, sponsorship, corporation, limited liability company, or other entity or business association. c.Full-time employee of such a business (for a minimum of six months); and I am based in an office or other location of the business that is physically located in Miami Beach (for a minimum of six months):No Notwithstanding the requirements set forth herein, the qualified full-time employee of a business must be approved by a 4/7th vote of the Mayor and City Commission. NOTE: Members of Agencies, Boards, and Committees shall be required to demonstrate compliance with the City affiliation requirements of section 2-22 (4) a and b of the Miami Beach City Code by executing an affidavit, stipulating that they have met either (or both) of said affiliation requirements. The original affidavit shall be filled with the Office of the City Clerk prior to being sworn in as a member. Or No● Have you ever been convicted of a felony:If yes, please explain in detail: ● Do you currently have a violation(s) of City of Miami Beach codes:No If yes, please explain in detail: ● Do you currently owe the City of Miami Beach any money:No If yes, please explain in detail: ● Are you currently serving on any City Boards or Committees:No If yes, which board? ● Are you presently a registered lobbyist with the City of Miami Beach?No ● I am applying for an appointment because I have special abilities, knowledge and experience. Please list below: Special Abilities and experiences: Procedural and Curriculum Development Resource expert Planner of events to include training programs related to current issue and concerns Observer, evaluator and validator of educational programs Problem solver and negotiation expert Recruitment and enrol NOTE: IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW CERTAIN LAWS THAT APPLY TO CITY BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THESE LAWS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: o Prohibition from directly or indirectly lobbying city personnel (Miami Beach City Code section 2-459). o Prohibition from contracting with the city (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). o Prohibition from lobbying before board/committee you have served on for period of one year after leaving office (Miami Beach Code section 2-26) o Requirement to disclose certain financial interests and gifts (Miami-Dade County Code section 2-11.1). o Sunshine Law - Florida's Government-in-the-Sunshine Law was enacted in 1967. Today, the Sunshine Law regarding open government can be found in Chapter 286 of the Florida Statutes. These statutes establish a basic right of access to most meetings of Boards, Commissions, and other governing bodies of state and local governmental agencies or authorities. o Voting conflict - Form 8B is for use by any person serving at the county, city, or other local level of government on an appointed or elected Board, Council, Commission, Authority, or Committee. It applies equality to members of advisory and non-advisory bodies who are presented with a voting conflict of interest under Section 112.3143. Florida Statutes. ● In what organization(s) in the City of Miami Beach do you currently hold membership in? Name Position Bass Museum participant ● List the address of all properties owned or in which you have an interest within the City of Miami Beach: Property Tower East Condominium 1150 Euclid Avenue unit 212 and 312 If so, which department and title?No● Are you now employed by the City of Miami Beach: ● Pursuant to City Code Section 2-25 (b): Do you have a parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister who is employed by the City of Miami Beach?No If "Yes", identify person(s) and department(s): No relative's information submitted. BOARD & COMMITTEE FINANCIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT Acknowledgement of fines/suspension for Board/Committee Members for failure to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Code Section 2-11.1(i)(2) I understand that no later than July 1, of each year all members of Boards and Committees of the City of Miami Beach, including those of a purely advisory nature, are required to comply with Miami-Dade County Financial Disclosure Requirements. One of the following forms must be filled with the City Clerk of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, no later than 12:00 noon of July 1, of each year: 1. A "Source of Income Statement;" or 2. A "Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1)¹ ;" or 3. A Copy of your latest Federal Income Tax Return. Failure to file one of these forms, pursuant to the Miami-Dade County Code, may subject the person to a fine of no more than $500, 60 days in jail, or both. _____________________________ ¹ Members of the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment will be notified directly by the State of Florida, pursuant to F.S. §112.3145(1)(a), to file a Statement of Financial Interests (Form 1) with the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections by 12:00 noon, July 1. Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members who file their Form 1 with the County Supervisor of Elections automatically satisfy the County’s financial disclosure requirement as a Miami Beach City Board/Committee member and need not file an additional form with the Office of the City Clerk. However, compliance with the County disclosure requirement does not satisfy the State requirement. DIVERSITY STATISTICS REPORT The following information is voluntary and has no bearing on your consideration for appointment. It is being asked to comply with City diversity reporting requirements. WhiteRace/Ethnic Categories What is your race? No details providedOther Description: Gender:Female Are you Spanish/Hispanic/ Latino? Mark the "No" box if not Spanish / Hispanic / Latino.No Physically Challenged:No I HEREBY ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY AND TRUTHFULNESS OF THE APPLICATION; AND I HAVE RECEIVED, READ AND WILL ABIDE BY CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII, OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, ENTITLED “STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR CITY OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENCY MEMBERS AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE COUNTY AND/OR STATE LAWS AND STATUTES ACCORDINGLY.” I Fran Gordon agreed to the following terms on 7/26/2021 1:39:57 PM Received in the City Clerk's Office by: Name of Deputy Clerk Control No. Date Board and Committee Application Checklist: Please ensure you have provided all information before applying or reapplying to any Board and Committee. YES YES YES YES I have answered all questions fully. I have uploaded a current resume, photograph, and a copy of any applicable professional license. I have completed and attached the Board & Committee Financial Acknowledgment Statement. I have completed and attached the Diversity Statistics Report. 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Fran Gordon, M.S. 1150 Euclid Avenue, Apartment 212/312 Miami Beach, Florida 33139 (305) 532-5631 cell 305-206-0064 E-Mail: Fran4ece@aol.com S.S. # 9378 SUMMARY Highly experienced early childhood professional. creative, innovative, computer literate and a dynamic leader with the ability to enhance the learning of the adult student, enhance educational environments, improve educational programs and motivate effective staff development, while researching and disseminating information relevant to the growth and development of programs for young children. EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING SPECIALIST/NAEYC FACILITATOR: 2003 -present MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCEY HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START Manage the training and NAEYC facilitation project for Head Start/Early Head Start. Approval from the state of Florida to offer the 5 Hour Language and Literacy from Birth to 5 years of age. Provide for the credentialling of teachers, staff seminars, and educational advisory meetings with representatives of early childhood education throughout the county. Facilitator of Head Start’s annual Pre-Service and Infant/Toddler Conference. STATE OF FLORIDA EXPERIENCE: EDUCATION SERVICES MANAGER: 2002-2003 MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY ACTON AGENCEY HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START Guide and mentor 18 Curriculum Specialists, in all aspects of early childhood education : observation & assessment using the Galileo system, ECERS/ITERS and the PQA; the growth and development of the young child, developmentally appropriate practices and effective language and literacy methods. Development of initiatives with Nova University, Miami Dade College, Barry University, FIU, U of M, High Scope Foundation, Miami Science Museum, Miami Children’s Museum, The American Airlines Arena, Dade County Auditorium, The African Arts Center and The Joseph Caleb Center. DIRECTOR: The Foundation School of Temple Beth Sholom 1999-2000 Center director for 10 classrooms; ages 2 years - 5; Parent-Child Program; Summer and After- School Enrichment Program. Environmental improvements and enhancements for NAEYC Validation by the end of the year 2000. Staff Development in developmentally appropriate practices through current philosophies i.e. Reggio Emilia, High Scope, Multiple Intelligence’s etc. CONSULTANT SERVICES: 1995-present Staff Development & Training on all early childhood curriculum areas including the High Scope Approach for Independent Schools, Head Start and Child Development Services throughout Miami - Dade and Broward County (see page 4 for listing) Member of the Architecture Search Committee for Broward Community College's South Campus Child Care Enrichment Center Consulted with project directors of Broward Community College's Environmental Education Regional Service Project - Region V - to develop an Early Childhood Natural Learning Center Adjunct Professor: Barry University (2+2 program at BCC Central Campus) 1998-2000 Part Time Faculty Member Partnership Project: Barry University/Child Care Initiative Foundation and The Readiness Coalition Teacher of: Introduction to Early Childhood Issues and Practices in School Community/Parental Involvement PreK-3 Adjunct Professor: Nova University 1999-2002 Teacher of: CDA class for Miami - Dade county Head Start teachers 45 hours of mandated training for early childhood educators Director’s Administrator’s Credential Graduate Teacher Education Program at The Fischler Center Adjunt Professor: Broward Community College, South Campus 1995 - 1999 Teacher of: Introduction to Education Child Guidance Curriculum Planning Creativity for Young Children Early Childhood Education through the High Scope Philosophy Miami Dade College, North Campus 1997-1999 Interim Director, The Lab School CDA observer Conference Presenter: "The High Scope Curriculum"& "The Growth & Development of Teachers" “The Use of Bibliotherapy in the Early Childhood Classroom” New York City Experience THE AGENCY FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT, Bronx, New York 1985 - 1995 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM CONSULTANT Monitored and advised day care centers with over 700 preschoo l and 300 after-school children. Evaluated daily routines including cognitive, social, emotional, physical and nutritional programs. Performed extensive problem solving and assisted professionals in developing, evaluating and implementing action plans. Reviewed credentials, observed teachers, formulated curriculum and staff development recommendations. Examined and licensed facilities to ensure compliance with New York City Health Code’s guidelines for health, safety and educational procedures. Analyzed annual budgets and devised reallocation recommendations. Compiled annual status profiles of all centers. Served as a liaison between sponsoring boards, parents and centers’ administration. Conducted and/or coordinated parenting programs. • Created and managed a borough-wide teacher training unit providing monthly staff development workshops for faculty members and sponsoring boards. • Recipient of 1992 Citation of Merit from the Bronx Borough President in recognition for the development of Teacher Training on Tuesday Program, and 1994 Citation of Merit from the Bronx Borough President in recognition of ten years of committed and dedicated service to teachers, parents and children. • Coordinated the Annual Multicultural Festival, a daylong event for parent’s teachers and members of the community, which promoted cultural pluralism and human diversity. • Opened new programs and advised day care centers on policies, procedures, age and developmentally appropriate equipment and supplies. THE CENTRAL QUEENS YM&YWHA, Forest Hills, New York 1981 -1985 EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR Directed full and half-day programs for 100 preschool children. Hired, trained and supervised a staff of 14 teachers. Conducted classroom observations and implemented in service programs. Prepared annual operational budget. Selected equipment, supplies, texts and audio/visual materials. Conducted parenting seminars, directed parent/child classes and foster grandparent p rograms. • Coordinated relocation to expanded facility, including working with architect to design classroom space, furniture and a creative outdoor play environment. • Interviewed on WOR-TV feature “The Working Parent and Child Care.” HERBERT H. LEHMAN COLLEGE, Title XX Personnel Training Program, Bronx, New York EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING SPECIALIST 1979 - 1981 Conducted on-site credit-bearing early childhood education courses. Worked with small groups of teachers to assist in developing problem solving skills. Conducted staff training for The Agency for Child Development programs throughout the Bronx. Adjunct Professor: The College of New Rochelle, College of New Resources, Bronx, N.Y. Teacher of: 1987-1990 Parent Education/Community Relations (graduate level) Early Childhood Education Adjunct Professor: HERBERT H. LEHMAN COLLEGE, Bronx, N.Y. 1979-1981 Teacher of: Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Planning Methods and Materials for Young Children EDUCATION PACE UNIVERSITY, White Plains, New York Certificate School Administration/Supervision HERBERT H. LEHMAN COLLEGE, Bronx, New York Master of Science, Early Childhood Education 1973-1977 Thesis: “Educational Concepts Through Cooking” Bachelor of Arts 1969-1973 Major: English; Minor; Education CERTIFICATIONS New York State Administrator/Supervisor New York State Permanent N-6 New York City Early Childhood Education New York City Common Branches New York City Supervisor of Early Childhood Education Endorsed High/Scope Trainer, High Scope Educational Research Foundation, Ypsilanti, Michigan PUBLICATIONS Contributor, Ethnic Cooking, publication of N.Y.C. Early Childhood Education Council (NAEYC) Series of articles on early childhood for The Co-op City Times and Hakol - community newsletters PRESENTATIONS “Educational Concepts in Cooking”, Chappaqua School System, N.Y. ECRIC/Leroy Street Library “Community Conference in Co-op City in conjunction with the Co-op City Coordinating Council “Effective Early Childhood” workshop for District 12 Kindergarten Teachers, P.S. 159X “Problem Solving with Young Children” Annual Conference of NAEYC “Heads Up”Reading, CAJE Conference "Managing Smart in a Changing Environment" & "Understanding The High Scope Curriculum”; WLRN Ready To Learn “Effective Use of T.V.”: Sesame Street, PEP. and Mr. Roger’s Curriculum PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Association for Childhood Education International Early Childhood Resource Information Center (ECRIC) Miami-Dade County School Readiness Coalition National Association for The Education of Young Children and its local affiliate - South Florida Association for Young Children The Central Agency for Jewish Education The Early Childhood Initiative Foundation The Federation of Jewish Philanthropies, Early Childhood Sub-Committee Validator for National Accreditation for National Association for The Education of Young Children Accreditation Facilitation Project Coordinator for Accreditation and Reaccreditation for Head Start Consultation and Training Sites in Miami and Broward County Baptist Children’s Hospital Child Care Center Cambridge Learning Center Creative Learning Center Dade County Public Schools/Florida First Start Discovery Center (site 1&2) JD Loving Child Care Center Kendall United Methodist Child Development Center KidCo – Early Head Start/Head Start (all sites) King’s Meadow Early Childhood Center Lakeview Baptist Child Care Center Little Me Child Development Center Lutheran Ministries Child Care Center McDonald’s Play World Memorial Hospital’s Child Care Center Miami Hospital’s Child Care Center Miami University’s Canterbury School Neighborhood Kids Oak Grove Child Care Center Pines West Academy Redlands Christian Migrant Association Saint Alban’s Head Start/Child Development Center Saint John’s Child Development Center Saint Patrick’s Child Development Center Salter's Little Lambs PreSchool Skipper Chucks Child Care Center (all sites) Star Bright Child Care Center Tender Loving Christian Day Care Center Temple Beth Am Early Childhood Center Temple Judea Early Childhood Center The Florida Power and Light Child Development Center The Rainbow Learning Center YMCA of Greater Miami Child Care Centers (all sites) YWCA of Miami