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<h3><strong>Daniel Bates</strong></h3>
<p>Daniel has a professional career that began in the foothills of NC in the late 1990s and expanded to the coast.  As a product of FCC, he served as a FFN provider, lead teacher, assistant director, director, central office director for after school/early ed programs, and teaches occasionally with higher ed.  He has worked with NC CCR&amp;R since 2010.  He has an A.A. from Surry Community College, B.S. in ECE from University of Mt. Olive, and M.Ed. in ELPA in EC along with a certification in college teaching &amp;amp; learning from UNCW.</p>


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<h3><strong>April McClain</strong></h3>
<p>April has over 15 years of experience in early care and education, serving in various capacities such as a teacher and director within licensed child care facilities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Educational Studies from Belmont Abbey University and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Early Education Services from Arkansas State University. With her robust educational background and extensive practical experience, April possesses a solid foundation in the field of early childhood education. This equips her to make valuable contributions to the development and execution of professional development events aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of early childhood educators. Her expertise ensures that these events are tailored to meet the needs of professionals in the field, fostering continuous growth and improvement in early care and education practices.</p>


April McClain

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<h3><strong>Kelly Shaw</strong></h3>
<p>Kelly, originally from Frederick, Maryland, relocated to New Bern, NC in 2013. With over twenty years of experience in the Early Childhood field, Kelly is deeply passionate about advocating for Early Childhood and Family Child Care. She is committed to enhancing Family Child Care business practices across the state.</p>


<p>Kelly earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Early Childhood Education from the University of Mount Olive in 2013 and her Master’s Degree (MEd) in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2020. Her educational background, combined with extensive practical experience, provides her with a solid foundation to effectively contribute to the advancement and support of early childhood education initiatives.</p>


Kelly Shaw

<h3><strong>Kimberly Wright</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kimberly brings over 30 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and Child Care Resource and Referral to our team. Her extensive background includes roles as a Lead CCR&amp;R Agency Director, Early Childhood Grants Coordinator, and Adjunct Instructor at a community college. She holds an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management, and a Master of Education (MEd) in Early Childhood Education Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy (ELPA). Throughout her career, Kimberly has been actively involved in supporting young children and the early childhood field through her participation on numerous boards and committees. Her diverse educational background and wealth of practical experience make her an asset in promoting quality early childhood education and supporting child care providers across the state.</span></p>


Kimberly Wright

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<h3><strong>Kimberly Wright</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kimberly brings over 30 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and Child Care Resource and Referral to our team. Her extensive background includes roles as a Lead CCR&amp;R Agency Director, Early Childhood Grants Coordinator, and Adjunct Instructor at a community college. She holds an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Management, and a Master of Education (MEd) in Early Childhood Education Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy (ELPA). Throughout her career, Kimberly has been actively involved in supporting young children and the early childhood field through her participation on numerous boards and committees. Her diverse educational background and wealth of practical experience make her an asset in promoting quality early childhood education and supporting child care providers across the state.</span></p>

<h3><strong>Daniel Bates</strong></h3>
<p>Daniel has a professional career that began in the foothills of NC in the late 1990s and expanded to the coast.  As a product of FCC, he served as a FFN provider, lead teacher, assistant director, director, central office director for after school/early ed programs, and teaches occasionally with higher ed.  He has worked with NC CCR&amp;R since 2010.  He has an A.A. from Surry Community College, B.S. in ECE from University of Mt. Olive, and M.Ed. in ELPA in EC along with a certification in college teaching &amp;amp; learning from UNCW.</p>

<h3><strong>April McClain</strong></h3>
<p>April has over 15 years of experience in early care and education, serving in various capacities such as a teacher and director within licensed child care facilities. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Educational Studies from Belmont Abbey University and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Early Education Services from Arkansas State University. With her robust educational background and extensive practical experience, April possesses a solid foundation in the field of early childhood education. This equips her to make valuable contributions to the development and execution of professional development events aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of early childhood educators. Her expertise ensures that these events are tailored to meet the needs of professionals in the field, fostering continuous growth and improvement in early care and education practices.</p>

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<h3><strong>Kelly Shaw</strong></h3>
<p>Kelly, originally from Frederick, Maryland, relocated to New Bern, NC in 2013. With over twenty years of experience in the Early Childhood field, Kelly is deeply passionate about advocating for Early Childhood and Family Child Care. She is committed to enhancing Family Child Care business practices across the state.</p>


<p>Kelly earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Early Childhood Education from the University of Mount Olive in 2013 and her Master’s Degree (MEd) in Educational Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2020. Her educational background, combined with extensive practical experience, provides her with a solid foundation to effectively contribute to the advancement and support of early childhood education initiatives.</p>

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NC CCR&R Statewide Family Child Care Project