SPROUT - Key Persons
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- Physical Therapy Consultant
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- Member of the Board
- Treasurer
I was born and raised in Oregon. As one of the oldest cousins in our large extended family I was always will to help watch the younger children and volunteer to provide childcare at church. I don't think it came as a surprise to anyone when I left home to take a "temporary" job as a nanny in Alaska. That job grew into a 10-year adventure where I helped the children I worked with grow into strong, independent individuals and I myself grew as a caregiver, teacher, administrator and advocate.
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- Vision Specialist Consultant - Teacher of the Visually Impaired
My name is Lauren Jerew and I am honored to serve on the Sprout board. I believe that supporting young families leads to children becoming empathetic, curious, and well-rounded adults. The services offered by Sprout invest in not only the children of today, but our communities for generations to come.
I have a MBA from Clarion University and work in non-profit accounting. In my free time, I love to spend time on (and in) Kachemak Bay, hiking/camping with friends, spoiling my dog, doing yoga, and harvesting and preserving my own food.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- President
I grew up the oldest of four children in the northern California redwoods. Looking back I wasn't the most attentive older brother. I didn't have much interest in my siblings or children in general. That disinterest in children changed when I became a father. I also noticed, as I grew into that new role, I began to recognize the influences from my early life. These role models were not only my immediate family but uncles, grandparents and teachers, oh so many teachers. Organizations that support periods of early development go beyond serving children. They are helping to shape future adults and parents from generation to generation. Organizations like Sprout are powerful tools that develop our world.
Growing up in a rural area of Colorado, I very early on felt the impact of financial disparities on children and families. Over the course of my career I have worked hard to find the best way to have a lasting impact on the children and families in our communities. I began my career working in pre-schools, and my love for the growing minds of children flourished. Soon I was working on research teams and in labs to develop socio-emotional and mindfulness curriculums that promoted healthy development in children. In hopes of a graduate degree, I then branched out into clinical work with children and families and that has been my work for the last 4 years. I was fortunate enough to obtain my Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with concentrations in Prevention and Intervention Science and Early Childhood Professions, and thereafter completed my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a psychotherapist here in Homer working with different organizations to provide quality care and opportunities for growth to people of all ages.
Job Titles:
- Occupational Therapy Consultant
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- Early Learning Program Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Family Engagement Specialist