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Maria Bagnati is an experienced educational professional with a career spanning over 15 years in early childhood education. Currently serving as the Education Services Lead at NY Kids Club and NY Preschool since February 2020, Maria specializes in developing educational policies, supporting NAEYC accreditation, and guiding staff in best practices for classroom management and curriculum delivery. Previous roles include Education Director and District Manager of Education, where Maria provided coaching and training to teachers and Education Directors while aligning curricula with state standards. Maria's foundational experience includes positions as a preschool teacher across various educational institutions, where Maria implemented diverse curricula and fostered critical thinking skills among young learners. Maria holds a Master's degree in Literacy Education and a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education/Psychology from New Jersey City University.