For Tierra, navigating the educational system over the past 15 years has been a steep learning curve. Along the way, having support from early childhood educators has helped her become a better mom, empowering her with the knowledge to support her children’s unique needs. Her story highlights how the resourcefulness
of caring educators has been a lifeline to her and has made a difference in getting her son the support he needed to excel. For anyone thinking about early education as a career, she offers the reminder that it’s an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of families and to be ready to invest in every child that crosses your path.