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Why a Cybersecurity Specialist Chose a KLA Schools Franchise

Drawn to the child-led Reggio Emilia approach, Varakesh Patel aims to bring families in Mount Juliet, Tennessee, a hands-on early education and provide them with opportunities he missed growing up.

By Chris Irby

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November 26, 2025

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