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April "From Volunteering to a Career"

April: “From Volunteering to a Career”

​“Being in the classroom showed me that I had an interest in being an educator.” “My son, Adyn, started kindergarten this year after two years at New St. Paul Head Start’s
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JENNIFER: "Getting my degree while my daughters learn"

Jennifer: “Getting my degree while my daughters learn”

“Even though WIC is a new program for New St. Paul, I trust them to help us.” “I’m pregnant now with my fifth daughter. My girls are 10, 6, 4,
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JAMIKA: Head Start gives me a lot “me” time

JAMIKA: Head Start gives me a lot “me” time

“I am in school full time and it gives me time to study and go to class without worrying about where to take my kids.” “I have an older set of
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KIM: "Planting the Seed for Lifelong Learning"

KIM: “Planting the Seed for Lifelong Learning”

“It’s planting that seed of learning. That’s my thing, I want to help plant that seed.” “I’ve been working in early childhood for more than 20 years. This is my third
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JESSICA: "Trusting Head Start to help my kids learn"

JESSICA: “Trusting Head Start to help my kids learn”

“My son is already writing his name and knows his numbers. It’s been surprising to see how much he’s learned in just two months.” “My daughter Malayah (2 years old)
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MONICA: "One-stop for learning and WIC nutrition services"

MONICA: “One-stop for learning and WIC nutrition services”

“How can we better serve the community, particularly the west side of Detroit?” “I’m the nutrition manager for New St. Paul Head Start and registered dietitian and WIC coordinator for
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KOMIKO: "Helping Children Grow"

KOMIKO: “Helping Children Grow”

“Not only can you move up, but they encourage you to move.” “I always had a vision of being a teacher; I used to play teacher. I have an associate
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MARSHANTA: "Teaching is a Passion"

MARSHANTA: “Teaching is a Passion”

“I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. I come from a long line of teachers.” “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. I come from a long line of teachers. I’ve worked
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LORETTA: "A Supportive Environment"

LORETTA: “A Supportive Environment”

“If someone has a gift to work with children, then I suggest this as a place for them to make their home and their career. It’s just a world of
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TYRONE: "What the kids learn is going to stick with them for life"

TYRONE: “What the kids learn is going to stick with them for life”

“What the kids learn is going to stick with them for life.”“My fiancé and I enrolled Tyanna in Head Start two years ago. We went to the New St. Paul
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