Irene Kepler

Professor in Fort Myers, Florida

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Social workers like Irene Kepler have been involved in a number of programs that help to battle child poverty. Child poverty is a significant social issue because it has a particularly strong negative effect on children’s academic performance, especially during early childhood. The constant stress of poverty has a strong impact on a child’s ability to concentrate, their retention skills, and their ability to learn.

  • Education
    • Central Michigan University
    • Capella University