/24-7PressRelease/ - Santa Clarita, CA, August 17, 2008—Cynthia A. Kirk, President of Gumball Alley, Kindergarten Teacher at Tesoro del Valle Elementary School and Consultant Educator at J Taylor Education, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of hair styling and education.

Ms. Kirk has more than 15 years of professional experience in education and hair styling. As the owner of Gumball Alley, Ms. Kirk oversees daily operations and is responsible for providing hair and nail services to children aged two weeks to 17 years. She works in conjunction with Locks of Love by donating the hair she cuts to the organization. As a kindergarten teacher and consultant educator at J Taylor Education, she is committed to providing quality educational materials and exemplary service that benefit educators in their teaching endeavors. Tesoro del Valle Elementary School was established in 2005.

Being able to instruct teachers on how to differentiate instruction and implement plans to assist students in their education and growth are the most rewarding aspects of Ms. Kirk's career. She became involved in her profession because of her love for children and attributes her success to her perseverance. The highlight of her career was inspiring a former student to become a teacher.

Ms. Kirk earned her Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Rochville University and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Chapman University. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from California State University, Northridge and is a supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Ms. Kirk is a member of the California Association for the Gifted and the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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