CURRICULUM VITAE 1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE 1.0 PERSONAL INFORMATION NAME : Dr. Mary Nyokabi Ndani ADDRESS : P.O. Box 2543 (01000), Thika. MOBILE : ndanimn@yahoo.com NATIONALITY : Kenyan GENDER : Female DATE OF BIRTH : 15 th September QUALIFICATIONS 2.1 Academic Qualifications 2008: PhD in Early Childhood Studies, Kenyatta University 1994: Master of Education in Curriculum Studies, Kenyatta University 1987: Bachelor of Education (Arts), Kenyatta University 2.2 Professional Qualifications 2.3 other courses 3.0 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2008 Date: Lecturer, Kenyatta University : Tutorial Fellow, Kenyatta University : Lecturer, Early Childhood Development, TSC : Lecturer, Murang a Teachers College, TSC : Secondary School Teacher, TSC 4.0 ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY (AT KU) 4.1 At Kenyatta University October 2012 to date: Appointed Examination coordinator, Early Childhood Studies : Departmental ISO Coordinator : Departmental Coordinator Community Outreach and Extension Programme

2 : Departmental Regular Programme Units and Timetabling Coordinator 4.2 At Other Institutions : Programme Officer, Early Childhood Development, TSC 5.0 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION 5.1 PhD Supervision Completed 2014: Hellen Kathure Kimathi E83/12978/09: Parental Involvement in Primary Standard Three Pupils Reading at Home in Igembe South Constituence, Meru County, Kenya Ongoing Waka Mary Atieno: E83/ 22230/11: Teachers Classroom-based Instruction Strategies and Reading Achievement among Class Two Pupils in Emuhaya District, Vihiga County. Winfred Ngure: E83/21391/12: Influence of Professional Mentorship on Class Pedagogical Skills of Teachers in Preschools in Embakasi District. Joash Nyaundi: E83/25151/12: Language Issues in Learning Kamau Salome Nyawira: E83/25502/13: Impact of Community Driven Efforts on Preschool Education in Murang a County, Kenya. Jackson Ombasa Ayiema: E83/24610/13 Determinants of Parental Involvement on Early childhood Education Programmes: A Case of Athi River Sub-County of Machakos. Kenya. 5.2 Masters Supervision Completed 2014 Kioko Sarah; E55/CE/22540/2010: Teacher Related Factors Influencing the Teaching of Life Skills Education in Preschools in Makindu District, Makueni County, Kenya

3 Arisa E55/OL/22315/2011: Child Abuse in Pre-primary Schools in Ekerenyo Zone, Nyamira County, Kenya Okumu Kennedy E55/ol/21614/2010: Parental Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Enrolment and Retention of Children in Early Childhood Development Centers in Lambwe Division, Mbita Sub-County, Kenya Kuria Sarah E55/CE/23412/2010: Rete of Access of Children in Public Preschools: A case of Isinya Sub-County, Kenya Ongoing Mary Aoko Joseph: E55/14816/09: Determinants of the Performance of Trainees in Early Childhood Development and Education in Kisumu Central Sub-County, Kenya. Murage, Moses Ignatius: E55/20986/10: Sources of Information and Factors Influencing Enrolment of Male Students in ECE Training Programmes: A Case of Kenyatta University. Mwangi, Mary Wakiuru: E55/CE/23731/12: Impact of Parental Participation in Academic Performance in Preschool in Kayole Zone, Embakasi Central Nairobi County. Ngusa Judy Ngina: E55/23423/12: Effects of Dandora Dam-site on Teachers and Children s Attendance, Participation and Performance in Schools. Charles Kiprop Chirchir: E55/ CE/26391/11 Teachers Perception on Economic Triggers of poor Nutritional Practices Among preschoolers children in Nandi East District, Nandi County, Kenya. Gitau Stephen Ngaruiya: E55/22476/11: Effects of Malnutrition on Cognitive Development of Pre-schoolers in Makuyu Zone in Murang a County. George Kibuku: E55/OL/25140: Making a Strategic shift from Institutional Childcare to Community Based Childcare: The Case of Nyeri County, Kenya. Kisingo James: E55/CE/22474/11: Challenges facing Growth Monitoring and Promotion Programmes in the ECDE Centres in Kasighau Division, Taita Taveta County, Kenya. Pauline Nabulu Suiyanka: E55/OL/25146/11: Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition of Children of Children Under Five Years in Sompet Loitoktok District, Kenya.

4 Muriithi Jane Wacuka: Causes of Child Neglect among Preschool Preschool Children age 4-5 years in Chuluni Zone, Nzambani District. Wambwile Rebah: Influence of Community Support on Learning of Preschool children in Bungoma County Janefrances Patrick: Effects of School Feeding Programmes on Performance of Children aged 3-6 years. Diphina Ondara: E55/OL/22305/11: Challenges Facing Orphaned learners in Kenyenya Sub-county, Kisii County, Kenya. Rose Rubia M. Musungu: E55/OL/22234/11: Impact of Malnutrition on Cognitive Learning of Children Aged 4-8 years in Kabras North Division, Kakamega North District, Kakamega County, Kenya. Odewa Patroba Owino: E55/OL/20340/10: Effects of Child Abuse in Relation to Learning of Preschool Children in East Karachuonyo Division, Homabay County, Kenya. Mwangi Nancy Njeri: Impact of School Feeding Programme on Child Performance in Kenya s Slum areas: A case of Riruta Zone, Dagorreti, Kenya. Duncan Wachira Ndirangu: E55/OL/20005/12: Effectiveness of paralegal Services in Advocating for Child Rights in Ewaso Division, Kajiado County, Kenya. Winfred Joy Gicuku: E55/OL/20354/12 Factors Contributing to the establishment of ECE centres in Kenya Isaac Kiyo: E55/OL/23274/13: Challenges of Provision of Early Childhood Education in Naivasha Sub-County, Kenya. 6.0 CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS 6.1 Participation in Workshops/Conferences PAN (Pan-African Family Network) KU several 6.2 Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences Pan-African International Family Strength Conference (Mombasa-July 20 th 24 th 2010) Title: Family Involvement in Schooling: A Case of Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres in Thika district, Kenya

5 22 nd International Reconceptualizing Early Childhood Education (RECE) Conference (Kent-Ohio: 2 nd -6 th November 2014) Title: Conserving Indigenous Languages: Challenging Neocolonial Practices in Education 6.3 Convening and Coordinating Conferences Coordinated ( RECE KU) 7.0 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS Community participation: a factor in preschool teacher motivation and adequacy of the physical learning environment. Paper published with Dr E.N. Kimani in the Inizulu International Journal of Education Volume ISSN: Factors Influencing Early childhood Development Teachers Motivation in Thika District, Kenya Paper presented to Ajote Journal for publication Challenges Faced by Teacher Students of Kenyatta University in Accessing Further Education through e-learning: Paper published with Dr E.N. Kimani in the Global Education, Science, Technology and Public Policy Initiatives for Sustainable Development in Africa. Volume 1: ISSN : X. 7.1 BOOKS Child Rights and Child Protection: Longhorn Publication ISBN X (2009). Children in Need of Special Protection: Longhorn Publication ISBN (2009). Modules for Diploma in ECE: 1. Introduction to Child Development II: Early, Middle and Late Childhood.(2003) 2. Introduction to Care Giving and the Role of the Family in a changing Society. (2003)

6 7.2 NETWORKING AND COLLABORATING WITH EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS 1. UNICEF: Development of Alternative, Complementary Approaches to Early Childhood Care for Survival, Growth and Development (ECC for SGD) in Kenya April The Coalition on Child Rights and Child Protection c/o African Network on the Protection and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN): Development of a training manual for Early Childhood Development (ECD) teachers on Child Rights and Child Protection in Kenya - Sept Joint Training Initiative (JTI): Training trainers of community mobilizers on initiation and development of sustainable income generating projects to support ECD Centres. (Facilitating for NACECE- KIE). 4. Plan International Educating ECD stakeholders on children with special needs. Organizing and facilitating workshops for ECD teachers to develop teaching/ learning materials. Teaching and carrying out demonstrations on proper nutrition and food preparation. Training communities on ECD centre management. 5. Collaborative Centre for Gender and Development: Gender training. OTHERS Modules for Diploma in ECE: 1. Introduction to Child Development II: Early, Middle and Late Childhood.(2003) 2. Introduction to Care Giving and the Role of the Family in a changing Society. (2003) Modules for Degree in ECE 1. Health Education and Practices (2010) 2. Foods and Nutrition (2010) 3. Organization and Management of Feeding Programmes 4. Children s Rights and their Welfare

7 5. Role of the Family in a Changing Society Modules for Post Graduate Degree in ECE 3. Families, Communities, Culture and Development 4. Children in Especially Difficult Circumstances Expertise Dr. Mary N. Ndani is an experienced community mobilizer and researcher. She led a team of eight Early Childhood Development personnel in Thika District for four years during the implementation of the Community Mobilization and Sensitization component of the Government of Kenya/ World Bank Project. She also led the team in collaboration with Plan International in carrying out similar activities. Her research experience is demonstrated in the curriculum vitae. In particular, her experience in the World Bank Project baseline survey would be invaluable in an exercise that requires evaluation of community projects. In addition, she possesses administrative skills which have been demonstrated in her ability to run a Preschool Teachers College that has successfully trained scores of ECD diploma and certificate teachers since Further she has experience in management of Secondary Schools as she sits in two Boards of Governors committees. She is also a chair person in a church council.