Dr. Joe Frost
DR. JOE FROST ACEI President 1979-1981
Dr. Joe Frost
Childhood • Hometown: born on a small farm in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas during the Great Depression • Early Life: work in the fields, tending livestock and church and extended family activities • Elementary School: no bought play equipment, but there was much time for free play throughout the day • Breadth of Play: traditional games, unlimited access to creeks and hills, farm animals, and wildlife. • Early Interests: reading supported by his mother Childhood experiences influenced his interest in collecting books on children's play and play environments
Dr. Frost’s Career Highlights • University of Texas at Austin: Parker Centennial
Professor Emeritus at the; taught for 34 years • Publications: authored or co-authored numerous books, several having been translated into other languages, as well as six volumes of original papers, reports and articles. Dr. Frost has also served as editor for many texts. • Early Childhood and Children’s Play Environments: internationally recognized for 30 years of work; consultant for playgrounds worldwide • Leadership: past president of both the Association for Childhood Education International and International Play Association/USA.
Education and Professional Progression • Graduate Work: studies in child development at the
University of Arkansas, the University of Michigan and the University of Maryland. • First Job: after earning a doctorate at the University of Arkansas was Assistant Professor of Child Development at Iowa State University. • University of Texas in Austin: In 1966, he began the direction of the longest running (35 years) research project in the U.S. on children's play and play environments
Active in Retirement • Frost retired from the University of Texas in 2000
but is still writing, lecturing, and designing play environments. • He served as President of the Board of Directors of the Lutheran Outdoors Ministry of Texas. • Frost also provides playground design assistance for public and private schools, government agencies, military bases, cities and universities in the United States, Europe and Africa.
Awards and Honors • Appointment to the Parker Centennial
professorship at the University of Texas • Teacher Educator of the Year by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children • Great Friend to Children Award from the Association for Children's Museums • The Patty Smith Hill Award from the Association for Childhood Education International • The Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of the Incarnate Word.
In 2006, he received the Patty Smith Hill Award from the Association for Childhood Education International
Betty and Joe Frost
Dr. Joe Frost
An Interview with Dr. Joe Frost
Redeemer Lutheran School, Austin, Texas Site of America’s longest running research program on children’s play and play environments 1972-2014.
Research Site 2013
Research Site 2013
Research Site 2013
Blanco State Park Nature Playground 2014
Blanco State Park Nature Playground
Kitenga Africa Playground
Taiwan
Denmark
A Lifetime of Love for the Children of the World - Dr. Joe Frost
Reference to Biography taken from: J.E. & L. E. Mabee Library University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, Texas http://library.uiwtx.edu/frost/frostbiography. html
Dr. Sue Wortham ACEI Global Summit Vancouver, British Columbia April, 2014
Sue as a Preschooler Sue Clark spent her early childhood years in the Rio Grande Valley of San Benito, Texas.
Sue at 4 years old holding her Easter basket.
Growing up in Texas Teaching, formal education, and respect for diverse groups of people were values Sue learned at an early age, especially from her mother who was a teacher across town where children of Spanish heritage lived. Sue in second grade.
A Lifelong Partnership Sue met Marshall Wortham in junior high—a shy, handsome guy dedicated to scouting, bird watching, and pole vaulting Sue at age 17.
They were engaged while Sue was a senior in high school and married after her high school graduation …..thus beginning a lifelong partnership
The 1970s…. • Washington…Michigan…Texas • Raising a family
• Becoming a teacher • Joining ACEI
• Completing a Ph.D.
• Joining the faculty of the University of Texas at San Antonio
Expanding Professional Goals • How did you become interested in the international education scene?
ACEI President 1995-1997
• As president of ACEI, how did you work to develop and/or expand on ACEI's international mission?
Haiti Project from 2003-2005
Sue worked with the World Children’s Relief to establish Sullivan schools in Haiti.
Sue in Haiti training early childhood professionals.
Training in Africa 2003-2011
Sue conducted training in Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and Senegal where she made new friends such as Emmanuel.
Since your initial involvement, how have your own interests in international education activities changed and/or evolved?
Expanding International Interests
How might ACEI continue to evolve as a professional organization in the 21st century? Training early childhood professionals in Guatemala in 2005
Sue received the Patty Smith Hill Award in 2007 in recognition of her many contributions to ACEI and early childhood education
Sue enjoying an after dinner dance with village women and children in Senegal.
ACEI’s current emphasis is on global education diplomacy. How is this a natural outgrowth on its origins as the International Kindergarten Union?
The next adventure….yet to be determine!
Jim Hoot ACEI President, 1997-1999
DR. SHIRLEY C. RAINES ACEI PRESIDENT 1999 - 2001
Leadership Roles • President: University of Memphis • Vice Chancellor for Academic Services: University of • • •
•
Kentucky Dean of the College of Education: University of Kentucky President: ACEI Department Chair: University of South Florida Department Head: Northeastern State University
How did you become interested in international education?
As president of ACEI how did you work to develop and/or expand on ACEI's international mission?
Since your initial involvements, how have your own interests in international education activities changed and/or evolved?
How might ACEI now continue to evolve as a professional organization in the 21st century?
ACEI's current emphasis is on global education diplomacy. How is this a natural outgrowth on our origins as the International Kindergarten Union?
Dr. Raines’ Background
Lessons Learned
Memories
Thank you, Dr. Raines, for you leadership.
Dr. Joe Frost
Childhood • Hometown: born on a small farm in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas during the Great Depression • Early Life: work in the fields, tending livestock and church and extended family activities • Elementary School: no bought play equipment, but there was much time for free play throughout the day • Breadth of Play: traditional games, unlimited access to creeks and hills, farm animals, and wildlife. • Early Interests: reading supported by his mother Childhood experiences influenced his interest in collecting books on children's play and play environments
Dr. Frost’s Career Highlights • University of Texas at Austin: Parker Centennial
Professor Emeritus at the; taught for 34 years • Publications: authored or co-authored numerous books, several having been translated into other languages, as well as six volumes of original papers, reports and articles. Dr. Frost has also served as editor for many texts. • Early Childhood and Children’s Play Environments: internationally recognized for 30 years of work; consultant for playgrounds worldwide • Leadership: past president of both the Association for Childhood Education International and International Play Association/USA.
Education and Professional Progression • Graduate Work: studies in child development at the
University of Arkansas, the University of Michigan and the University of Maryland. • First Job: after earning a doctorate at the University of Arkansas was Assistant Professor of Child Development at Iowa State University. • University of Texas in Austin: In 1966, he began the direction of the longest running (35 years) research project in the U.S. on children's play and play environments
Active in Retirement • Frost retired from the University of Texas in 2000
but is still writing, lecturing, and designing play environments. • He served as President of the Board of Directors of the Lutheran Outdoors Ministry of Texas. • Frost also provides playground design assistance for public and private schools, government agencies, military bases, cities and universities in the United States, Europe and Africa.
Awards and Honors • Appointment to the Parker Centennial
professorship at the University of Texas • Teacher Educator of the Year by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children • Great Friend to Children Award from the Association for Children's Museums • The Patty Smith Hill Award from the Association for Childhood Education International • The Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of the Incarnate Word.
In 2006, he received the Patty Smith Hill Award from the Association for Childhood Education International
Betty and Joe Frost
Dr. Joe Frost
An Interview with Dr. Joe Frost
Redeemer Lutheran School, Austin, Texas Site of America’s longest running research program on children’s play and play environments 1972-2014.
Research Site 2013
Research Site 2013
Research Site 2013
Blanco State Park Nature Playground 2014
Blanco State Park Nature Playground
Kitenga Africa Playground
Taiwan
Denmark
A Lifetime of Love for the Children of the World - Dr. Joe Frost
Reference to Biography taken from: J.E. & L. E. Mabee Library University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, Texas http://library.uiwtx.edu/frost/frostbiography. html
Dr. Sue Wortham ACEI Global Summit Vancouver, British Columbia April, 2014
Sue as a Preschooler Sue Clark spent her early childhood years in the Rio Grande Valley of San Benito, Texas.
Sue at 4 years old holding her Easter basket.
Growing up in Texas Teaching, formal education, and respect for diverse groups of people were values Sue learned at an early age, especially from her mother who was a teacher across town where children of Spanish heritage lived. Sue in second grade.
A Lifelong Partnership Sue met Marshall Wortham in junior high—a shy, handsome guy dedicated to scouting, bird watching, and pole vaulting Sue at age 17.
They were engaged while Sue was a senior in high school and married after her high school graduation …..thus beginning a lifelong partnership
The 1970s…. • Washington…Michigan…Texas • Raising a family
• Becoming a teacher • Joining ACEI
• Completing a Ph.D.
• Joining the faculty of the University of Texas at San Antonio
Expanding Professional Goals • How did you become interested in the international education scene?
ACEI President 1995-1997
• As president of ACEI, how did you work to develop and/or expand on ACEI's international mission?
Haiti Project from 2003-2005
Sue worked with the World Children’s Relief to establish Sullivan schools in Haiti.
Sue in Haiti training early childhood professionals.
Training in Africa 2003-2011
Sue conducted training in Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and Senegal where she made new friends such as Emmanuel.
Since your initial involvement, how have your own interests in international education activities changed and/or evolved?
Expanding International Interests
How might ACEI continue to evolve as a professional organization in the 21st century? Training early childhood professionals in Guatemala in 2005
Sue received the Patty Smith Hill Award in 2007 in recognition of her many contributions to ACEI and early childhood education
Sue enjoying an after dinner dance with village women and children in Senegal.
ACEI’s current emphasis is on global education diplomacy. How is this a natural outgrowth on its origins as the International Kindergarten Union?
The next adventure….yet to be determine!
Jim Hoot ACEI President, 1997-1999
DR. SHIRLEY C. RAINES ACEI PRESIDENT 1999 - 2001
Leadership Roles • President: University of Memphis • Vice Chancellor for Academic Services: University of • • •
•
Kentucky Dean of the College of Education: University of Kentucky President: ACEI Department Chair: University of South Florida Department Head: Northeastern State University
How did you become interested in international education?
As president of ACEI how did you work to develop and/or expand on ACEI's international mission?
Since your initial involvements, how have your own interests in international education activities changed and/or evolved?
How might ACEI now continue to evolve as a professional organization in the 21st century?
ACEI's current emphasis is on global education diplomacy. How is this a natural outgrowth on our origins as the International Kindergarten Union?
Dr. Raines’ Background
Lessons Learned
Memories
Thank you, Dr. Raines, for you leadership.
