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TEACH Missouri Supporting Early Childhood Degree Graduates

Please join us in congratulating the newest TEACH Early Childhood® Missouri Scholarship graduates. Earning an early childhood degree is a significant accomplishment that reflects years of dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the children and families served each day. We are incredibly proud of these educators and the important milestone they have achieved.

Name		Degree	County
Brittany	Free	Associate degree	Buchanan
Sapphira	Halliburton	Associate degree	Butler
NaOmi	Mitchell-Neil (Tyresha Johnson)	Associate degree	Saint Louis
Jennifer	Watts	Associate degree	St Louis City
Erica	Bader	Associate degree	St Louis
Kaelyn	Stahlman	Associate degree	Franklin
Emily	Miller	Associate degree	Franklin
Ashley	Donovan	Associate degree	Dent
Kaisha	McManis	Associate degree	Christian
Jessica	VanDyck	Associate degree	Greene
Gabrielle	Hatheway	Associate degree	Buchanan
Mindy	Moffitt	Bachelor’s degree	Perry
Dhinver	Lewin	Bachelor’s degree	Buchanan
Charity	Shinabarger	Bachelor’s degree	Clay

Pursuing higher education in early childhood is about much more than earning a diploma. Research consistently shows that educators with specialized education in child development are better equipped to create high-quality classroom environments that support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and language development. For children, having a well-prepared educator can make a lasting difference. For educators, earning a degree opens doors to new opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

The journey to earning a degree while balancing work, family responsibilities, and other commitments is no small achievement. Our TEACH Missouri graduates have demonstrated remarkable determination and resilience throughout this process. Their accomplishment represents an investment not only in themselves, but also in the children, families, and communities they serve every day.

Congratulations, TEACH Missouri graduates! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the early childhood profession are worthy of celebration. We applaud your achievement and look forward to the positive impact you will continue to make in the lives of Missouri's children.

To learn more about how you can earn your early childhood degree, visit teach-missouri.org.

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