CDP Alumni
Mission Statement
The St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute’s Child Development Program Alumni Group provides alumni with opportunities to stay current in the research and thinking related to the psychodynamic development in children through:
- Gatherings and planned programs (at least two per year)
- Awareness of and connection to Institute committees, volunteer projects, resources and programs.
- Network to keep in touch with fellow alums.
- Renewed energy to support children and families by utilizing the insights developed in the Child Development Program experience.
Leadership
Co-chairs:
Andrea Atkinson (Director, Washington University Nursery School)
and Mary Anne Snyder (Parent Educator, Parents as Teachers, Clayton School District)
Committee Members:
Carole Chackes, Samuel Preschool
Sally Jerina, Samuel Preschool
Carol Kaplan-Lyss, Clayton Schools, Family Center
Tedi Macias
Gary Mappes
Ann Nobbs, University City Children’s Center
Nikki Scheele, First Steps
Any graduate of the CDP Program is automatically a member of the Alumni Group.
Upcoming Alumni Events:
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 2008
BANG, BANG YOU'RE DEAD: NORMAL AGGRESSION IN EARLY CHILDOOD
A panel discussion with Andrew Chirchirillo, Carol Kaplan-Lyss, and Jeanie Thompson
7pm at Samuel Preschool
A light repast of soup and salad will be served. Speakers will begin the discussion while dessert is being finished. Alumni are encouraged to invite colleagues and prospective CDP students to the event.
Bang, Bang Registration Form (pdf, 23.91KB)