MANCHESTER — Northshire Day School Executive Director Laurie Metcalfe has earned a Step Three Program Director Credential, demonstrating quality and leadership in the world of early childhood education.
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Ali Dieng is the founder of the Burlington School District Parent University and the co-founder of the Vermont New American Advisory Council VNAAC. In 2017, he was elected City Councilor representing Ward-7 and became the first African immigrant to serve in that role. Ali is a graduate of the Snelling Center for Government Early Childhood Leadership Institute and co-founder of Africa Jamono, a West African drumming and dance association. This commentary is from a 10-part series in which the authors respond to the pressing topics identified in a draft “Proposition for the Future of Vermont” developed by the non-partisan Vermont Council on Rural Development. The speakers, agenda, and registration for its May 26-27 virtual Summit is at futureofvermont.org.