Malkia Payton-Jackson

Alumni Spotlight: Duchesne Drew

Head Start alumnus Duchesne Drew, president of Minnesota Public Radio, says his professional journeys started with Head Start.

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2023 Head Start Alumni Summer Send-Off

NHSA wishes 2023 Head Start alumni graduates the best as they move on to the next chapter of their journey.

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Alumni Spotlight: Yulonda Y. Thomas

Head Start helped alumna Yulonda Y. Thomas on her journey to supporting children and families as Family Support advocate.

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Alumni Spotlight: LGBTQ+ Advocate Shane Dunn Shares Head Start Experience

Head Start alumnus Shane Dunn shares how his early experience in a diverse environment shaped his values of racial justice and equity.

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Alumni Spotlight: Maryom McCloud says “Head Start is a Catalyst”

Alumna Maryom McCloud, director of Finance for Lutheran Family Services, shares how Head Start shaped her educational and career path.

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Alumni Spotlight: Living History

When Dr. Iris Cumberbatch’s mother learned about Head Start, she signed her up right away. She didn’t know it then, but they were making history!

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Head Start Parent Advocates for Access to Quality Child Care

Theresa Carter, Head Start parent from Step Forward Head Start in Ohio, shared her inspiring story at the 2023 Winter Leadership Institute.

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Head Start “Opens World of Possibilities” for Mom and Daughter

Head Start created a formal leadership and policymaking role for parents and community members called the Policy Council.

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Alumni Spotlight: Appreciating and Celebrating Mexican Culture and Heritage

Head Start alumna Denjuami Barker remembers how important it was to her family that Head Start appreciated their Mexican culture and heritage.

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Alumni Spotlight: From Head Start to Health Solutions

This Head Start alum wants to thank his teacher for “taking the time to give me the tools to be successful in life and be anything I dreamed of.”

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Four Siblings’ Success Rooted in Project Head Start

Carla Fick enrolled her son in the inaugural class of Project Head Start. There, he and his siblings established their foundation of success.

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From Head Start to the Hill: Ashley Kearney

Head Starters are making their mark on Capitol Hill. Meet Ashley Kearney, an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow.

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