Local Bay College Student Wins Prestigious Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Teresa Hosier, a student at Bay College, was awarded the 2024 MIAEYC Brian White Early Childhood Associates Degree Scholarship. The award ceremony took place at the MIAEYC Early Childhood Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (MIAEYC) grants this scholarship annually to an outstanding early childhood education student.

The scholarship supports students pursuing an associate degree in early childhood education who show a commitment to working with children from birth to age 8 and who are potential leaders in the field. Teresa Hosier, from South Haven, MI, has demonstrated these qualities through her leadership and dedication in her studies and career goals.

Teresa is working towards her Associates of Arts Degree in Early Childhood at Bay College. She aims to become an infant mental health consultant or a social worker, focusing on the social-emotional development of children. Her interest in this area began while assisting in her mother’s daycare.

Teresa is particularly interested in helping children with social-emotional challenges and trauma. She is committed to providing support and resources to help these children thrive academically and socially. Her dedication is a key reason she received this scholarship.

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