The 2023 Region II Head Start Association's Annual Conference served as an opportunity to recognize those individuals and programs making exceptional contributions to the early childhood education field. Congratulations to all of the award winners!
Emerging Leader
Pamela M. Acker
CAO- Community Action Organization- of WNY
Buffalo, NY
Innovation Award
This year we honored 3 individuals for their creativity and innovation:
Marilyn Gonzalez
LIFE- Labor and Industry for Education, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
Carolyn Robinson
Gateway Community Action Partnership Head Start & Early Head Start
Ewing, NJ
Kelly Cerney
Long Island Head Start
Long Island, NY
Emergency Preparedness Award
Union Township Community Action Organization
Vauxhall, NJ.
Teacher of the Year
Jillian Borton
Community Action Organization (CAO)
North Tonawanda, NY
Director of the Year
This year we honored 2 directors for their outstanding contributions and dedication to the Head Start Community:
Kristina Foster
Long Island Head Start
Long Island, NY
Myrna Carrero Vélez
Centro de Desarrollo Familiar Seasonal HS/EHS/CCP Diócesis de Mayaguez
Hormigueros, PR
Program of the Year
Centro de Desarrollo Familiar Seasonal HS/EHS/CCP Diócesis de Mayaguez
Andy Roszak and Iran Rodriguez present the 2023 Region II Head Start Awards in front of nearly 800 attendees
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