Samantha Johnson
Family and Child Empowerment Services (FACES Inc.)
San Francisco, CA USA
"Take care of yourself and be all you can be."
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Samantha's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Here's the path I took:
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
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I began my journey by babysitting in my neighborhood, igniting my passion for teaching.
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I ended up transforming a neighbor's garage into a preschool, where my love for education and child care blossomed.
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I landed my first official preschool teaching job by captivating children during an unplanned circle time.
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I spent 15 years at the YWCA daycare, developing a deep connection with children and their families.
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I eventually moved to Tenderloin Childcare Center, continuing my mission to support children from challenging backgrounds, all before joining Family and Child Empowerment Services (FACES SF).
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I’ve been at Faces SF for over 12 years, working as both a preschool teacher and mentor teacher, guiding both children and other educators.