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Lantern of Self Care By April Zajko, M.Ed. 

We know that work we do in education is essential and has a tremendous impact on our communities and the families that we serve. We also know that being ...

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April Zajko, M.Ed.

April Zajko, M.Ed., is the founder of Nature Inspired Teacher and an early childhood educator with more than 25 years of classroom, leadership, and professional development experience. She helps educators bring more nature, wonder, and calm into everyday teaching through practical strategies, seasonal curriculum ideas, and nature-based learning opportunities.

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