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A smiling woman sits on a couch with a laptop on her lap, looking at a young child beside her. The child, holding a tablet, looks up at the woman with a smile. Bright sunlight filters through a window, and colorful pillows and green plants create a warm, cozy atmosphere.

Follow Wake County Smart Start’s social media channels to stay up-to-date on important information, learn more about our community partners and see us out and about in our community!

Social Media Highlights

Wake County Smart Start is excited to welcome new Board Members and Officers.

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taking the extra day to celebrate the work of African Americans

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A group of five women wearing matching blue shirts sit behind a table covered with a blue tablecloth that reads “Telamon NC Head Start Programs.” The table displays brochures, blue drawstring bags with the Telamon logo, and informational materials. A banner to the right lists job opportunities, and the setting appears to be an outdoor community event under a canopy.

This #FriendFriday we want to give a shoutout to Telamon Corporation HeadStart!

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Impact Stories on Social

Portrait of Shawnonne Pickett, a smiling Black woman with shoulder-length black hair, wearing a black top and beige cardigan. The image includes a Q&A-style graphic. The heading reads, “How did you begin to work in early childhood education?” The response says, “I began as a babysitter when I was roughly 13 years of age. I then worked in my first center in downtown Raleigh when I graduated from high school. I transitioned to Lead Two Year Old teacher at our preschool. Later becoming owner of both Early Education locations.” Below her photo is the caption: “Shawnonne Pickett, Owner of Little People Preschool.” The graphic is branded with the Wake County Smart Start logo.

Today for #FriendFriday, we are featuring Ms. Shawnonne Pickett, owner of Little People Preschool

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Portrait of Kevin Bobbitt, a smiling Black man wearing a dark suit, patterned tie, and boutonniere with a white rose and green accents. He is seated at an event with other people visible in the background. The graphic includes text that reads: “Kevin Bobbitt, Executive Director, Kemetic Cultural Science and System of Unity.” The background features a colorful abstract design with red, yellow, blue, and white swirls, and the Wake County Smart Start logo appears in the top right corner.

KCSSU – Kemetic Cultural Science & System of Unity. Non-Profit Oganization.

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Portrait of Geraldine Alshamy, a confident Black woman wearing a white mesh top and colorful African beaded jewelry. She is holding a sign that says “Education is Power” and posing with her arms crossed over her chest. The background features a blue banner with white cloud-like shapes and the phrase “Building…” partially visible. The graphic includes text that reads: “Geraldine Alshamy, Equity and Social Justice Ministry at Mary Magdalene Ministries.” The background is colorful with abstract red, yellow, blue, and white shapes, and the Wake County Smart Start logo appears in the top right corner.

Geraldine Alshamy leads with heart and purpose, championing education and social justice.

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Tell us your stories! We are looking to showcase:
  • Current NC Pre-K parents and families
  • Former NC Pre-K students, parents and families
  • Early child care providers + educators
  • Community Partners
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  • Current NC Pre-K parents and families
  • Former NC Pre-K students, parents and families
  • Early child care providers + educators
  • Community Partners

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