معرفی
Janice Hofschulte serves as an Education Instructor in the Developmental Education department at Inver Hills Community College, part of the Minnesota State system. With over fifteen years of teaching experience across multiple state institutions—including Metropolitan State University, Pine Technical and Community College, St. Paul College, South Central College, Hennepin Technical College, and Anoka Technical College—she actively contributes to the Minnesota State E-lect partnership and ACCESS committee for early childhood faculty.
Education background:
- Master of Science in Child & Family Studies (St. Cloud State University)
- Master of Arts in Organizational Management (Concordia University, Saint Paul)
- Bachelor of Arts (Metropolitan State University)
Research focus: Her work centers on Early Childhood Education systems and Family Support Programs, demonstrated through administration of Early Childhood Family Education, EC Screening, School Readiness, and Way to Grow initiatives. She develops curriculum for Child Care Aware and partners with the Minnesota Department of Education on the Pyramid Model, emphasizing practical training for child care providers, Head Start educators, and school-based professionals.
Professional recognition:
- Quality Matters certification for four online courses
Advising & collaborations: Hofschulte trains early childhood professionals through state-funded initiatives with the Minnesota Departments of Education and Human Services. Her work with Centers of Excellence on the Pyramid Model reflects ongoing engagement in evidence-based educational frameworks. She maintains active roles in statewide committees while balancing curriculum development and instructor responsibilities.
