I had another great evening with an amazing mom who left me inspired. PBS Kids, Women in Children’s Media and Angela Santomero hosted a Daniel Tiger Party. It was a celebration of the all-new animated series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. The creator of this new PBS series is non other than Angela C. Santomero, who is also the creator of Blues Clues and Super Why. This new series was created for the new generation of preschoolers and it premiered on PBS Kids on September 3rd.
Angela Santomero sat on a panel with Kevin Morrison, Executive Producer (Fred Rogers Company) and Linda Simensky, Vice President (Children’s Programming , PBS). During the panel Angela had a chance to discuss her vision behind the series and its goal of connecting with children by enduring the legacy of Fred Rogers (Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood). The series brings children to a land of make-believe, which is the number one thing I loved about Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. Listening to Angela speak about the time, passion and love she put into this series moved me. It was very clear that she’s passionate about what she creates for children, which means so much to me, personally. When that much attention is given to a series it shows in every episode.
I’m sure that the new series will be a hit just like Blues Clues and Super Why. Angela is a mom, wife and a business woman who has made a difference in children’s entertainment and media. While chatting with her after the event I found out about her educational background. She somewhat reminds me of myself because of her passion for educating children in the best possible way. Her way is through the educational entertainment platform and mine is currently through the classroom, but I plan to expand that. Well, needless to say Angela Santomero inspired me. Thanks to another amazing mom!
Have you or your children watched the new series, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood? Did you watch Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood growing up? What women inspire you?
~Monica J~
Featured Image Credit: From Angela Santomero’s Twitter Page
I had a chance to meet Daniel Tiger himself and Angela Santomero. Fun evening!
Here’ are some more pictures from the evening. Even a pop-up of Mr. Roger’s was there.
So fun! I wish they had something like that I can take P!
My baby Looooooooves Daniel Tiger. As I type this I am singing the theme song in my head!! Matter of fact there is an episode where they song this song “Grown ups come back” everytime I leave her somewhere she sings the song when I come pick her up. So cute!! I wish we had those types of opportunities here in ATL!
Maybe PBS Kids will head to Atl for a special event soon. You never know. I am a huge fan of PBS Kids and PBS. They offer amazing television for children that always has an educational or developmental component. I really am in love with this new character Daniel Tiger. He is just too cute. Oh and those songs from the show stay in your head. I’m still singing his thank you song from one of the newest episodes. Great Kids TV!
Wasn’t it an awesome event! Angela is super inspiring and very nice. I am excited to see how the Daniel Tiger expands, I think it’s a great show about learning how to deal with feelings, we need more of that so kids now how to react to disapointment. Thanks for coming with me, doll!
xoxo