KHSA Recognizes Head Start Staff and Parents

On Thursday, January 14, KHSA recognized Kansas and Region VII award winners at the APM meeting. Winners joined member program representatives for a banquet lunch and awards ceremony. Seven awards were presented.

Casey Staab (Hays) - Beating the Odds Award

Rhonda Smithback (Futures Unlimted, Inc.) - Rutha Weatherl Memorial Parent of the Year Award

Elyse Powell (Hays) - Ann Phipps Memorial Scholarship for Head Start Parents Award (Kansas and Region VII winner)

Frank Dorner (Futures Unlimited, Inc.) - Father of the Year Award

Joan Dunn (Hays) - NHSA Leadership Award

Joseph Jackson (Hays) - Support Staff of the Year Award

Christine Weber (Hays) - Teacher of the Year Award (Kansas and Region VII winner)

Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you for everything you do for Kansas kids and families!!!

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