Pre-K Now
Teacher Profiles

Teaching pre-k is difficult and demanding work. It requires preparation, patience, and a profound understanding of early childhood development. Of course, it is also very rewarding, providing the opportunity to be instrumental in children's earliest learning experiences.

Pre-K Now is pleased to offer these profiles of individuals who have chosen this important career: educating our children during the most critical years of their lives. If you would like to suggest a pre-k teacher to be profiled, please submit your suggestion to info@preknow.org.

Egenolf Early Childhood Center , Elizabeth, NJ
Read about the ways motherhood inspired this New Jersey woman to devote herself to young children throughout her community.

Centro Egenolf para la Primera Infancia, Elizabeth, NJ
Lea cómo el hecho de ser madre inspiró a esta mujer de Nueva Jersey a dedicarse a los niños pequeños de su comunidad.

Amigos por Vida, Houston, TX
Hear how one Texas teacher is reaching out to children across her community to help them have a better start in school and in life.

Amigos por Vida, Houston, TX
Escuche cómo una maestra de Texas les tiende la mano a los niños de su comunidad para que tengan un mejor comienzo en la escuela y en la vida.

Arkansas Better Chance Pre-K Program, Little Rock, AR
Share the story of one Arkansas teacher's choice to change careers in order to support children's futures.

 
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