Kathleen Sparrow, EdD, expands career pathways for Colorado’s early childhood workforce as a Workforce Scholarship Specialist with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood. She leads statewide apprenticeship and scholarship programs, partnering with state agencies and universities to create equitable educator opportunities. With 30+ years of experience spanning classroom teaching, leadership, and higher education instruction, Kathleen uses data and hands-on expertise to strengthen support for the state’s early childhood profession.