--- title: Turn your dream into reality with TEACH Missouri description: Discover how the TEACH Missouri Scholarship empowers educators like Jessica Vandyck to achieve their dreams without student debt. Transform your career today. image: https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/Your%20goals.png --- [![Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png?width=666&height=414&name=Child%20Care%20Aware%20Logo%20(1).png "Child Care Aware of Missouri Logo")](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication) Open main menu Close main menu [Scholarships for Educators](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/tag/scholarships-for-educators) # Turn your dream into reality with TEACH Missouri [Child Care Aware® of Missouri](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/author/child-care-aware-of-missouri) [Share this blog post via Email](mailto:?subject=%3Cspan+id%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper_name%22+class%3D%22hs_cos_wrapper+hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field+hs_cos_wrapper_type_text%22+style%3D%22%22+data-hs-cos-general-type%3D%22meta_field%22+data-hs-cos-type%3D%22text%22+%3ETurn+your+dream+into+reality+with+TEACH+Missouri%3C%2Fspan%3E&body=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post%3A+https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/sfe-turn-your-dream-into-reality-with-teach-missouri) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/sfe-turn-your-dream-into-reality-with-teach-missouri) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/partner-publication/sfe-turn-your-dream-into-reality-with-teach-missouri) ![](https://partnerpublication.mochildcareaware.org/hubfs/Your%20goals.png) Behind every TEACH Missouri Scholarship is a story of determination, growth, and a dream worth pursuing. Hear directly from one of our graduates about how TEACH Missouri helped make their educational journey possible. *Jessica Vandyck*, Lead Educator, TEACH Missouri Scholarship graduate at Messiah Lighthouse Childhood Development Center, Dade County ‘I was given the opportunity to complete my required credits through Ozark Technical College and earn my associate degree in early childhood education with the support of the TEACH Missouri Scholarship, and I wanted to express my sincere gratitude. This has been an incredible opportunity. Having my coursework supported through TEACH Missouri, along with the encouragement and assistance from the church, made it possible for me to successfully complete my classes. Throughout the process, I also benefited greatly from the guidance of a mentor, which helped me meet these important requirements. Because of this experience, I have not only completed my educational goals but also received a raise and bonus upon graduation. I am truly thankful for the investment you have made in my professional growth. I deeply appreciate the support, encouragement, and partnership you have provided as I navigated my college courses. Thank you again for everything you have done to help me reach this milestone.’ Jessica transformed her dream into a goal and then a career. 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