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Sharen Hausmann

Sharen Hausmann is an expert in child development, specifically early childhood. She has dedicated her life to improving the quality of care for all children, a crucial piece in preparing children academically and socially for future successes. As the director of Smart Start, the early childhood division of the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, Sharen has helped develop innovative programs that foster quality early learning environments and provide training for child care providers.

Prior to Smart Start, Sharen served as a consultant, lecturer, teacher and trainer, empowering teachers to promote healthy growth and development in young children. She received her master's degree in Child and Youth Care Administration from Nova Southeastern University. She also took part in the Reggio Emilia Education Approach Summer Institute in Reggio Emilia, Italy and participated in the School-Age Child Care Leadership Institute by the Wellesley College Center for Research on Women. In addition, she is affiliated with a number of state and national early care and education professional organizations nationwide.

About Smart Start Georgia

Smart Start, the early childhood division of the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta, aims to improve the quality of early care and education for all children ages birth through five promoting lifetime learning and ensuring greater achievement throughout the child's education and beyond.

Smart Start's vision is that every child in Georgia will start kindergarten ready to succeed.

For more information please visit www.smartstartga.org.

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