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SDSU Extension Adding Early Childhood Field Specialist

SDSU Extension Adding Early Childhood Field Specialist

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The SDSU Extension Service is adding a new position to coordinate early childhood services.

Audrey Rider, in the Watertown office, will be the new “Early Childhood Field Specialist.”

She says they will work with any public school, agency or business that works with kids and families…

Rider says they will first focus on social skills……

Rider says they plan on offering a wide range of services…

Rider, who has been with the extension service since 2004, was most recently the Extension Volunteer Field Specialist. She says their services are available statewide.

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