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# [TEACH Missouri Supporting Early Childhood Degree Graduates](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/sfe-teach-missouri-supporting-early-childhood-degree-graduates)

 Written by [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) | Jun 23, 2026, 3:20:04 PM

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](http://teach-missouri.org).

 

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