NYSPEP MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: WYN FRECHETTE

NYSPEP Member Spotlight: Wyn Frechette

Wyn Frechette, NYSPEP Credential Coordinator, is actively involved with the Credential and Professional Development Workgroups. She helped to develop the NYSPEP Parenting Educator Credential and has supported about 70 applicants to successfully achieve the NYSPEP PE Credential to date. She is the primary facilitator for in-person and webinar Orientations and facilitates the Credential Review Panel, which certifies successful applicants. As such, Wyn holds an honorary seat on the NYSPEP Steering Committee.

Wyn also provides technical assistance to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. She is a consultant to the Children's Trust Fund that supports the Family Resource Center Network and conducts regional meetings for the FRC Network across the state. 

Wyn is the recipient of numerous awards including: Pediatric Links with the Community Advocacy Award, ROW A Appreciation Award, 2005 NYS Child Abuse Prevention Excellence in Parent Education Award - Lakeside Child and Family Center, 2006 NYS Child Abuse Prevention Parent Educator of the Year Award, and 2009 Evelyn M. Harris Award for Empowered Leadership - FDANYS.