Hans Petersen

Regional Child Care Administrator – Jefferson Region

Child Care Aware

Phone: (502) 213-4038

Email: hans.petersen@uky.edu

Responsibilities: Provide regional oversight and leadership to Child Care Aware Health and Safety, Quality, Professional Development, and Training Coaches serving Jefferson County.

Experiences: I have worked in the field of early childhood education since 1996 as an assistant teacher, lead teacher, Spanish teacher, ELL teacher, administrator/supervisor, and curriculum specialist.

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