Sandra Simonson

Works With Children Director of the Child Development Center atTruman College in Uptown. Founded the center in 1976. Truman is oneof seven City Colleges. Top-Notch Program She has quietly built a national reputation with ayear-round program that helps children flourish. She mixes Uptownpreschoolers of all races with youngsters from every background andarea of the city. The center is considered one of the best trainingfacilities for child care students. Interest in Kids' Minds "I'm very interested in the way kids' mindswork. They're open, receptive to new ideas. You can effect change.These are the years that are truly important in development. It's ahelluva lot cheaper than putting …