MY ADVOCACY STORY

With having such a blessed life and career, I feel motivated to give back to teachers & give kids a better understanding of confidence and creativity. I'm highly involved in the state of Georgia's early education system. I'm a board member for GA Foundation for Early Care and Learning, involved with the Georgia Governor's office education initiatives, recently became the Region IV Head Start Ambassador on Early Literacy and was the 2019 keynote speaker for GAEYC.

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Beginning early in life, social & emotional learning (SEL) is imperative in helping children to understand & manage their emotions, feel & show empathy for others, establish healthy relationships, set positive goals & make responsible decisions.

  • REDUCED CONFLICT & RISK-TAKING

    Long-term benefits include reduced criminal behavior & engaged citizenship.

  • CONFIDENCE & SELF-EFFICACY

    More positive attitudes toward oneself & tasks, persistence, empathy & decreased emotional distress.

  • POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS & ADULTS

    Including social behaviors and interpretations of authority

  • CONNECTION & COMMITMENT TO SCHOOL

    Including increased likelihood of high school graduation, improved test scores, grades & attendance

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING KIT

Coy has partnered with Lakeshore Learning to promote social-emotional competence, creativity and storytelling with an all-in-one kit based on his new book, Behind the Little Red Door!

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THE KIT IS PACKED WITH ENGAGING MATERIALS, INCLUDING A CD FEATURING 10 ORIGINAL SONGS WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY COY, A STORYTELLING BOARD WITH 10 FACIAL FEATURES AND 25 STORYTELLING PIECES, SKILL-BUILDING ACTIVITY CARDS, PUZZLES, BOOKS AND MORE!

I'M TRYING TO DIVE AS DEEP AS I CAN INSIDE TO CREATE CONTENT THAT'S GOING TO BETTER OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM, GIVE KIDS A FURTHER UNDERSTANDING OF CONFIDENCE & SELF-WORTH & GIVE TEACHERS SOMETHING UNIQUE & CREATIVE TO WORK WITH.
-COY BOWLES

LITERACY & ECE

Early childhood education focuses on "learning through play" by providing a hands-on, interactive atmosphere where children learn about themselves through playing with other children. I strive to preserve & advance the education of some of our country's youngest students, as well as increase awareness about the importance of early childhood education.

I have seen time & time again the devotion, energy & passion that teachers bring into the classroom.
-COY BOWLES

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