My name is Luc Jasmin III, and I am the owner of Parkview Early Learning Center in Spokane County. I first began my career working in the public school system and transitioned to early childhood education: working my way up from a teacher to assistant director and then, in 2013, an owner when I purchased Parkview in North Spokane. Growing up a first-generation Haitian-American has really propelled me to understand and focus on, among other factors: equity, racial bias, and cultural differences. My fundamental goal is to help create a solid foundation in which all children can be successful; regardless of their parents, racial background, religious affiliation, economic standing or any other unnecessary obstacle. I also believe in protecting small businesses by mitigating the economic strain we face on a regular basis.