How I Really Got Here - The Sgt. Emada Tingirides Story
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First 5 California partnered with Sgt. Emada Tingirides to share her story and how Talk. Read. Sing.® and being surrounded by the nurturing of strong women helped her get through a difficult childhood and become a force for good in her community.
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