Back in 2006, I became a teacher in the Georgia Lottery Pre-K program and spent nearly a decade educating older preschoolers. Little did I know how much my life would change for the better. I've learned that this play-based model can have lasting positive outcomes through adulthood. Not only did the research impact me tremendously, I saw firsthand how early learners can experience a transformative journey through learning. From children attending private preschools and early learners experiencing school for the first time, I saw the evolution of how a developmentally appropriate program can develop cognitive skills that will lead to successful outcomes through their formative years. Let's continue to actively advocate for the sustainability of the Georgia Pre-K program for years to come. 

Forever in my heart,

April Jones