![]() She's been there, done that! In addition, she remembers what it meant to immigrate to a new country, to learn a second language, to only have one car or no transportation. She also has invaluable knowledge of the dedication it takes from our staff members in all position to provide services to our children's families. ![]() Her strength to lead this program comes from her well rounded education in many fields of service to diverse populations. She continued next as a classroom teacher, center director, education coordinator, program manager, and finally Head Start Director. When she became employed with Head Start as a Teacher Assistant, she was able to return to college and receive her AA degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelors Degree in Social Work (BSW). Her volunteer time also opened new opportunities for her professional development. When she attended Head Start Education Advisory Committee meetings and parent Policy Council meetings she learned how important Early Childhood Education was in preparing her children for public school. Her professional background as a Registered Nurse with a license to practice in Germany helped her recognize how important it is to receive all the health and nutrition services that Head Start offers. Her children (now either attending or graduated from college) attended the Head Start program and through many hours of volunteering, she became excited about the opportunities the program offers to children and families. Marina has an "open door" policy and invites you to please visit anytime. Marina Tharpe is Central Texas 4C's Head Start Director for the 0-5 year-old programs.
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