Ninewise & Chicago Commons: Early Learning for All
Chicago Commons empowers families and young children through high quality early education, family-centered support, and community programs that help break the cycle of poverty. They partner with parents to ensure children are prepared for school and life while also providing resources that strengthen families and build thriving neighborhoods.
The Boston Marathon, my first World Major, was where I got engaged and the starting line of our family story. Now with our family complete, running my second World Major in Chicago is more than just a race. It is a full circle moment honoring those precious early years in our family by supporting Chicago Commons , and by sharing the intentional, expert-crafted board books we create at Ninewise Publishing to inspire early communication and literacy.
As a former special educator and now Director of Education & Community Outreach at Ninewise Publishing, I've seen how the earliest moments shape everything that follows.
This run is my way of carrying that mission forward, mile by mile, so every child has the chance to grow, learn, and thrive. đź’™
