Wendy Sims-Moten (courtesy photo)

In the first part of our two-part interview, we talk to Wendy Sims-Moten in her role as Executive Director of First 5 Santa Barbara. Research shows that the first five years of a child's development are critically important. Learn how First 5 supports these young learners and their parents in this episode. Be sure to listen next week as our guest returns to talk about her important work on the Santa Barbara Unified School Board.

Little bits of music included: Yo La Tengo, "Georgia vs. Yo La Tengo"; Yukihro Takahashi, "Kagerou"; King Crimson, "The Sheltering Sky

This episode was first broadcast on KCSB FM 91.9 on November 24, 2020.