Childhood Education
March 22, 2008
Welcome new team members! Headquarters News;
Lyudmila Gulian, Megan Skidmore, Jana Pauldin
by Levin, Sheri
Pg. 158-L(1) Vol. 84 No. 3 ISSN: 0009-4056
The Association for Childhood Education International extends a warm
welcome to our new team members, Lyudmila Gulian and Megan Skidmore,
and a heartfelt welcome back to Jana Pauldin, former ACEI Public
Relations Manager.
Lyudmila, or Luda, as she prefers, recently joined ACEI in the
position of receptionist. Luda professionally and cheerfully greets
callers and assists with their inquiries and requests. Raised in the
Kabardino-Balkarian Republic of Southern Russia, Luda graduated from
the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic State University with a degree in
accounting and economics. Luda and her family moved to Armenia, a
former republic of the Soviet Union, in 1989. The family faced many
difficulties because of an earthquake in Armenia and the consequences
of five-year-long blockade. Food and supplies were very limited;
fortunately, they persevered and moved to the United States in 1996.
A stay-at-home morn until her three children were in school, Luda is
a self-taughtpainter and creates hand-sewn clothing for her friends
and family. She is active in her children’s education, and often
volunteers her time to school activities.
A May 2007 graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Megan Skidmore
joins the ACEI staff as marketing assistant. Megan graduated with a
double major in English and psychology. While at Penn State, Megan
was a member of the Psi Chi Honor Society for two years, and was
active in sports as the back-up goalie for the Penn State water polo
team. Megan also participated in a study abroad program in Dublin,
Ireland, in the fall of 2005. While in Ireland, Megan and her friends
traveled extensively throughout Europe. Megan was fortunate to visit
such cities as Paris, Munich, Oslo, Amsterdam, and London. She loved
the experience of traveling abroad and was thrilled to meet people
from different cultures and countries.
Jana Pauldin, former Public Relations Manager, returns to ACEI as the
Director of Branch Development and Communications. She will assist
with the establishment, development, and retention of all ACEI
Branches (Country/State/ Province/Local/Student); support the efforts
of the Presidents’ Council in mentoring new and existing Branches;
and respond to requests for information about starting new Branches.
During her absence, Jana worked as a marketing consultant, developing
marketing materials and creating strategic marketing plans for
nonprofit associations and charter schools. In her limited free time,
Jana enjoys reading, knitting, cooking, and traveling with her
family.
Please join ACEI in welcoming our new team members and wish them well
in their new positions.
–Sheri Levin, Public Relations Manager