Courtesy Photo Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Head Start and Alpena Montmorency Alcona Educational Service District Great Start Readiness Program preschool teachers and support staff gathered recently for an energetic and inspiring training on “The Importance of Early Mathematics.” Dr. Clements is a major scholar in the field of early childhood mathematics education and a professor at the University of Denver. Pictured is Dr. Clements (middle back row) with local teaching professionals.