Bradenton, including the South Florida
Museum, ArtCenter Manatee, and the
engage in hands-on activities to extend
classroom learning. “These evenings
with community resources to meet their
needs and end the cycle of poverty,”
Thompson explains.
Community Professional Development:
early learning and primary teachers to
be more thoughtful thinkers through
connection with outside resources,
including The Ringling, the Van Wezel
and Centerstone.
UP TO THE TASK
As champions of young learners in Manatee
constantly juggling numerous programs
says the team is up to the task. She said:
“We each feel it is a privilege to do the
work we do each day, and we take the
responsibilities of educating our youngest
children very seriously.”
Sheila Halpin, Stacy Schmoll, Robin Thompson, Cari Whiddon and Luanne Howe
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