Family Educator

Way to Grow graduates celebrate with their Family Educators.

Hooray for Our Third Grade Graduates!

Hooray for Our Third Grade Graduates! 1080 600 Ann Frances Gregg
Join Way to Grow as we celebrate Third Grade Graduation 2026! See photos and highlights from a joyful day of cheering, playground adventures, proud families, and our amazing graduates. read more

Mom Enough Live at Education is Power 2026

Mom Enough Live at Education is Power 2026 0 0 Ann Frances Gregg
At Education is Power 2026, Mom Enough explored “good enough” parenting, secure attachment, and home visiting with Way to Grow CEO Coco Du. read more

Education is Power: “When You Have People in Your Corner”

Education is Power: “When You Have People in Your Corner” 1200 800 Way to Grow
Way to Grow’s Education is Power 2026 explored home visiting, early childhood, and family support in the Twin Cities through stories and research. read more

Ten Years with Way to Grow: Krystal & Lelon Share Their Story

Ten Years with Way to Grow: Krystal & Lelon Share Their Story 1536 2048 Way to Grow
Way to Grow is built on long-term relationships with families. Every family’s journey with us is different, but for Krystal Perry and her son Lelon, it’s been ten years. At yesterday’s Education is Power luncheon, Krystal and Lelon spoke about what that decade has actually looked like: the ordinary parts, the hard parts, and what it’s meant for their family. read more

Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come!

Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! 1200 798 Ivy Marsnik

Last fall, Waabomiimii began attending Way to Grow Preschool P.A.L.S. after her mom met Miriam, one of our Family Educators, at a recruitment event. At four years old, Waabomiimii did…

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Why I am a Family Educator

Why I am a Family Educator 2560 1707 Ivy Marsnik

I worked for several years as a Special Education Educator’s Assistant before returning to earn a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education. After one year at a local school,…

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Emril’s “E”

Emril’s “E” 150 150 Ivy Marsnik

Emril is a very energetic three-year-old who came to Way to Grow just seven months ago. Marie, Emril’s Way to Grow Family Educator, noticed he was having trouble sitting still and…

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Happy Anniversary, Carrie Johnson!

Happy Anniversary, Carrie Johnson! 150 150 Way to Grow

Carrie Zelin Johnson believes strongly in the mission and vision of Way to Grow and for very special reasons. Not only is she a former Family Educator, but she also…

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