St. Pete childcare expert credits great-grandmother’s dedication and impact for her career

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When it comes to women making history, for one family, all they have to do is look at the children in their neighborhood to see it.

That’s because a St. Pete woman born in 1918 dedicated her life to making sure children in the Tampa Bay area had access to quality childcare. And now, her legacy is living on through her great-granddaughter and the families she served.

Making sure her classroom is ready with the right amount of educational décor is important. But for Tricina Rucker, it’s not the main thing…

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