Adam Alson, Co-Founder of Appleseed Childhood Education

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Adam talks about his recent participation in a National Childcare Innovation Summit in Washington, D. C., a new president for Appleseed, and about a “dollar for dollar”match to support the organization’s early childhood education, through a fund set up at the Jasper-Newton Foundation.

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Who makes you laugh? My daughter Maddie, OUT LOUD every day! What do you fear the most? Spiders, heights and germs. What is your favorite thing to do? Read and spend time with my husband and our girls. What is your favorite food? I’m Italian so pasta of ANY kind.

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You and I share a common interest and that’s great country music from the artists, singers and bands we know and love. A little about me, I’m a big sports fan! If it’s football, baseball, hockey, golf or basketball, I’m watching it! I’ve also been known to watch cross-country and downhill skiing in the winter, and swimming in summer. I country dance when I can (don’t worry, you’re still better at it than I am), and I love to share what’s happening in pop-culture and country music with you when I’m on the air. Plus, listen for Quick Play Trivia,…

Adam Alson, Co-Founder of Appleseed Childhood Education

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