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About Me
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.
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Recent Posts
- Education Reform in Maryland: Early Childhood Education Advocacy and the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
- MDAEYC Week of the Young Child – Family Fun on April 30th in Wheaton Regional Park
- MDAEYC MoCo Park Fest on April 10 – Come Out and Play!
- Five Facts about Young Children in Montgomery County, Maryland
- Week of the Young Child Family Fun in the Park Fest to be held April 19th
On Twitter
- RT @dcelccollab: We are so thankful to the Bainum Foundation and other local funders for this survival/stabilization fund. 2 days ago
- RT @KatieAlbitz: Love this 💕💕 2 days ago
- RT @CAPEarlyEd: #SaveChildCare: When providers have funding to stay open/reopen, get PPE and adapt to smaller program ratios ➡️ children,… 4 days ago
- RT @mdaeyc1: In Maryland, the majority of teachers are white while the majority of students are students of color. When Gov. Hogan vetoed… 4 days ago
- RT @BrantK12: Over the last couple of weeks I've been interviewing district leaders about the spring closing and the fall re-opening. Fall… 6 days ago
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