Hi, I'm Stephanie Schaefer. I am an early childhood educator and child policy wonk. I teach preschool and work on research and advocacy projects as an independent consultant. I also serve as the Program Coordinator for the Maryland Association for the Education of Young Children, supporting over 3,000 early childhood educators in Maryland. And I conduct trainings for early childhood educators, helping them meet their professional development needs.
RT @blueridgegurl: "Federal child care funding is starting to feel a bit like Lucy and the football — and we’re all Charlie Brown." Another… 2 months ago
RT @makisnack: Our #childcare system IS the workforce, and we can’t get anywhere until these workers are paid the wages they deserve. Cente… 3 months ago