LAKE COUNTY >> The Lake County Child Care Planning Council, a program of the Lake County Office of Education, invites the public to nominate an early childhood educator that has made a positive impact in Lake County.
Nominations will be accepted through March 9. Winners will be announced at the 11th annual Early Childhood Educator Awards Night on May 4 at the Konocti Growers in Kelseyville.
“Early Childhood Educators contribute significantly to our communities. Quality early childhood education (ECE) dramatically impacts high school graduation rates, keeps our communities working, and helps Lake County develop productive, effective citizens of the future,” said Brock Falkenberg, Lake County Superintendent of Schools.
“Many of these educators have devoted decades to their profession. The goal of the Early Childhood Educator award program is to recognize them for their quality work,” added Angela Cueller-Marroquin, Local Planning Council Coordinator.
Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:
1. Preschool Teacher
2. Infant/Toddler Teacher
3. Leaders in the Field
4. Child Advocate
5. Any other notable person who works in Early Education
Nominations can be made online at www.LakeCountyChildCarePlanning.com or www.LakeCoe.org. Nominations can also be emailed to acueller@lakecoe.org. Call Local Planning Council Coordinator Angela Cuellar-Marroquin at 707-262-4162 for more information.
Ceuller-Marroquin reminds people to be as detailed as possible in their nomination form. “Incomplete nomination forms will not be considered for award recognition.” Awards will be based on nomination forms and detailed interviews with the nominees.
