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After earning my Bachelors of Science degree in Education with a concentration in Mathematics at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ, I continued my education in Early Childhood at the University of Akron. Prior to becoming a teacher at the CDC in the Fall of 2021, I taught preschool at Community Action Akron Summit Head Start in Summit County, Ohio for over 20 years. My role as a lead teacher is to be a mentor, a guide and a learner alongside the children. It is my responsibility to provide opportunities for the children to discover, explore and investigate their interests and abilities. My goal is to show the children how to direct their own learning and help them to navigate the world around them. It is my belief that collaboration between the teacher, parents and child is essential to create a positive learning environment for the children in and out of the classroom. I also strive to provide a positive and professionally rewarding experience for the Education field students placed in my classroom. My role is to assist them with the development of their teaching skills and to prepare them for a career in teaching and learning.