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      <image:title>BCFCCA Board - Michelle Lloyd, President</image:title>
      <image:caption>I am proud to serve as the current President of the Baltimore County Family Child Care Association and have held this role for the past three years. I have also been a board member, committee member, and association member for many years. I have been a family child care educator since 2012 and a strong advocate for the family child care profession throughout my career. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education through the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund (CCCPDF) and also hold an AAS in Early Childhood Development. In addition, I currently serve on the Maryland State Early Childhood Advisory Council, where I help support conversations and initiatives that impact children, families, and early childhood educators across the state. Please feel free to reach out to me. I am always happy to support providers, prospective providers, parents, advocates, and anyone interested in the family child care industry.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>I am the owner and operator of Playful Pathways Family Childcare in Baltimore County. Since opening my program, I have focused on continuous quality improvement, earning NAFCC Accreditation and achieving Maryland EXCELS Level 5. I am currently completing my bachelor's degree at the University of Maryland Global Campus and remain committed to lifelong learning and professional growth. I believe that strong family child care programs are built through collaboration, mentorship, and access to meaningful professional development. As Vice President of Education, I look forward to supporting fellow providers by helping connect them with educational opportunities, practical resources, and encouragement as they continue to grow in our profession.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>BCFCCA Board - Tyesha Morris, Director of Membership My name is Tyesha Morris.  I am the owner and operator of Ty’s Tiny Tots T3 Daycare LLC., for 4 years.  Currently I am obtaining my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education- Human Development. I earn my associate degree in Early Childhood Education with honors. I have obtained my CDA. I am the founder of a family childcare support group. The support group is called Providers Outreach Program (POP), LLC. It is to lend support to Maryland’s family child-care providers and the families we serve. I'm a public notary. The last two years I have been a part of this wonder Baltimore County Family Child Care Association.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>I am Edith Onaolapo, affectionately known as Mrs. Blessed, Director of Blessed DayCare and a passionate early childhood educator, mentor, and advocate. As a Maryland EXCELS Level 5 provider and NAFCC-accredited educator, I am committed to advancing quality early childhood education throughout Maryland. I have participated in numerous leadership and professional development programs and believe strongly in lifelong learning. As BCFCCA's Communications Director, I look forward to strengthening connections, sharing valuable resources, and supporting fellow providers. My passion is empowering educators, strengthening families, and creating brighter futures for every child.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Angela Amaechi, the founder of Mustard Seed, holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Coppin State University. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in various disciplines, which she brings to her role as the practicing director  of Mustard Seed. Before launching Mustard Seed, Angela worked as a Program Assistant for the Honors Program at the Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management at Morgan State University. This experience provided her with valuable insights into program development and administration, which she applies to the management of Mustard Seed. As a parent herself, Angela understands the importance of providing an enrichment-filled program that is quality-rated and caters to the developmental needs of children. She launched Mustard Seed in 2014 with the goal of ensuring that each child, including her own, receives first-class care and an enriching educational experience</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thank you to our previous and current board members! Without your time, talents and efforts our association would not be what it is today! Want to learn more about a board member position or volunteering in our association - please feel free to email any board member or Michelle Lloyd, BCFCCA President.</image:caption>
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