Tracy A. Ehlert

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Early Childhood Educator/Small Business Owner
Linn
91
01/13/2025 - 01/10/2027
79

Term

Serving fourth term in House.

Profession

Small business owner and Early Childhood Educator.

Education

Received A.A.S. in information systems management from Kirkwood Community College, A.S. in early childhood education from Marshalltown Community College, B.A. in early childhood education from Ashford University, and M.A. in early childhood education from Walden University.

Memberships and Activities

Member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Iowa Association for the Education of Young Children (IA AEYC), National Education Association (NEA), Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), AEA Task Force, State ECI Board, IA AEYC Early Childhood Workforce Advisory Committee. Longtime volunteer with Young Parents Network (YPN).

Birth and Residence

Born in 1978 in San Bernardino, California. Resides in Cedar Rapids.

Family Members

Husband, Justin; two sons.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Early Childhood Educator/Business Owner
Linn
90
01/09/2023 - 01/12/2025
79

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Early Childhood Educator/Small Business Owner
Linn
89
01/11/2021 - 01/08/2023
70

Term

Serving second term in House.

Profession

Small business owner and early childhood educator.

Education

Received A.A.S. in information systems management from Kirkwood Community College, A.S. in early childhood education from Marshalltown Community College, B.A. in early childhood education from Ashford University, and M.A. in early childhood education: teaching and diversity from Walden University.

Memberships and Activities

Accreditation ambassador, The National Association for Family Child Care. Level 3 instructor, Child Care Resource & Referral. Continuing education instructor, Kirkwood Community College. Member of National TEACH Early Childhood Alliance Council, QRS Oversight Committee, and Iowa Early Childhood Workforce Advisory Committee. Advocate-Volunteer, Save the Children United States. Ambassador, Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation. Ready to Read facilitator and preschool room child care coordinator, Young Parents Network.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1978 in San Bernardino, California. Resides in Cedar Rapids.

Family Members

Husband, Justin; two sons.

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State Representative
Democrat
Bills & Committees
Early Childhood Educator, Small Business Owner
Linn
88
01/14/2019 - 01/10/2021
70

Term

Serving first term in House.

Profession

Small business owner and early childhood educator.

Education

Received A.A.S. in information systems management from Kirkwood Community College, A.S. in early childhood education from Marshalltown Community College, B.A. in early childhood education from Ashford University, and M.A. in early childhood education: teaching and diversity from Walden University.

Memberships and Activities

Accreditation Ambassador, The National Association for Family Child Care. Level 3 Instructor, Child Care Resource & Referral. Continuing Education Instructor, Kirkwood Community College. Member of National TEACH Early Childhood Alliance Council, QRS Oversight Committee, and Iowa Early Childhood Workforce Advisory Committee. Advocate-Volunteer, Save the Children United States. Ambassador, Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation. Ready to read facilitator and preschool room child care coordinator, Young Parents Network.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1978 in San Bernardino, California. Resides in Cedar Rapids.

Family Members

Husband, Justin; two sons.