Kindergarten Countdown Camp

I develop innovative programs which help to empower individuals to thrive, like Kindergarten Countdown Camp. In the Greater Richmond area area, 1 in 7 students start kindergarten without the skills necessary to learn and thrive in elementary school. The successful transition to kindergarten is crucial for students as it sets the foundation for their entire educational journey, so those who come unprepared are at a strong disadvantage. Learn about my other nonprofit innovation projects.

Kindergarten Countdown Camp

In the Greater Richmond area area, 1 in 7 students start kindergarten without the skills necessary to learn and thrive in elementary school. The successful transition to kindergarten is crucial for students as it sets the foundation for their entire educational journey, so those who come unprepared are at a strong disadvantage. These students begin their academic career behind their peers because they lack basic readiness skills. This increases the likelihood of challenges throughout their education, particularly around critical milestones like literacy and high school graduation.

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How KCC impacted a family with twins

Prepared for PossibilitiesMost parents of young children understand the importance of early education. Not many have a clear plan for how to pay for tuition, which often costs $1,000 a month or more. Bonnie found herself in that exact situation when her twins, Lilli and Leo, were born in 2014. “We really wanted to put them in … Continue reading →

KCC Report by Jeanine

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The Parent Education Event

The Parent Education Event is an opportunity to bring local community stakeholders in one room to discuss resources and strategies to assist in the transition of families and children to kindergarten.