Jacquelyn Randle is a mom from St. Louis, MO. Jacquelyn’s whole world is kids– splitting her time between being an educator in her profession and a parent at home. As an educator, Jacquelyn knows all too well the importance of quality early education, but she has also experienced the difficulties of finding affordable and accessible
Megan is a current provider fellow with KWM and is the Owner of the Launchpad Schoolhouse in Republic, Mo. Megan is passionate about providing a “space for children who are given the opportunity to feel inspired, supported, and can develop to their full potential.” Read her story below! How did you become an advocate for early
Angela Keller is a mom from Columbia, MO. When her daughter Renesmee was born with special needs, Angela and her husband Quentin found themselves taking on a whole new role, not only as Renesmee’s parents, but also as her advocates. They quickly learned how important it is for families who are faced with navigating early
Leslie is a childcare provider in Kansas City. She operates the Red Bridge Early Childhood Center. They are a ministry of Red Bridge United Methodist Church. She has been there for 19 years and before that, taught grades K-2 for six years. Leslie became a provider fellow in 2022 and wants to encourage other providers
Delandric “Dee” Webb is a parent, family advocate, and life coach from Cape Girardeau, MO. Dee has found a passion for advocacy in the early care and education space through his own experiences as a father, and has used that passion to inspire more parents and families, specifically fathers and male caregivers, to become actively involved
The word community is a very powerful and meaningful one for me. You can be a part of a community at your church, in your school, or in your workplace. You can build community among your neighbors or while coming together as a group around the same issue such as early education and child care.
Heather Stark is the director and owner of JVT’s Place, a Christian-based, licensed group home in the heart of Carthage that serves 20 children. She and her beloved husband, Steve, have been married for three and a half years, and they recently welcomed their first baby girl in May. Heather says, “Being a mom is
Sydney Bridger is a mom from Saint Joseph. She is currently an early childhood care and education professional working for Easterseals Midwest. Sydney has always had an immense passion for advocacy, especially when it comes to helping other parents navigate early childhood services and systems. Through engaging with her legislators and other parents and professionals
Rachel Allison is a dedicated provider from Rolla, Missouri, who is passionate about advocating for children. She has been actively involved in advocating for her own children and the children she serves. Rachel began her advocacy journey with Kids Win during their Provider and Parent Fellowship in 2022. Her commitment and passion to the children
I’ve lived in Kansas City since 2014 and I had no idea this city would capture my heart the way that it has. KC is such a hidden gem that has the mission/common goal to advance the quality of life for all families in the area. Serving in education and advocacy for almost ten years
