2020-2021 CDA Recipients
Promethean is very proud of their accomplishment.
Promethean is very proud of their accomplishment.
Carla McDaniel Teacher at Children's Corner
Pamela Whitlow
Director at First Friends
Karen Willingham
Teacher at Small World
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Alisha Fuller Director at Children's Corner
Danyail Jurgiel Teacher at Small World
Tammy White
Teacher at Small World
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Morgan Sisson Teacher at Children's Corner
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2021 Teacher of the Week
Kelsey Wiley
Lead Teacher two year old's at First Friends
"My biggest motivation at work is my coworkers and the children. On bad days, there is always someone that tries to make my day better. Giving the children the love and support that the deserve is what I live for everyday. It takes someone special to work with children everyday but I wouldn't change my job for anything."
Kelsey's advice for someone that is new to teaching at daycare would be....
"Everyday is not perfect, but try to make the next day better. No matter what kind of day you are having you have to put a smile on your face for the children."
Lead Teacher two year old's at First Friends
"My biggest motivation at work is my coworkers and the children. On bad days, there is always someone that tries to make my day better. Giving the children the love and support that the deserve is what I live for everyday. It takes someone special to work with children everyday but I wouldn't change my job for anything."
Kelsey's advice for someone that is new to teaching at daycare would be....
"Everyday is not perfect, but try to make the next day better. No matter what kind of day you are having you have to put a smile on your face for the children."
2019 Highest Assessment Score Center and Lifetime Achievement Award
Karen Willingham
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High Assessment Score Teacher – The teacher in Obion County with the highest assessment score in 2019 was Karen Willingham with a 6.67 out of 7.0.
Lifetime Achievement Award – Annually we recognize a special teacher who has dedicated a lifetime to the education of young children. In memory of Susan Scott, who began teaching at Kare Bear in 1986. As an exemplary teacher, she taught hundreds of children over a period of 30+ years. Few people commit to this level of dedication in early childhood education, preparing children year after year for a successful experience in academic education, modeling for them the character values important for a lifetime. In memory of Susan Scott, we need to recognize and thank this year’s recipient of the award for a willingness to commit to years of hugs, wiping noses, correcting manners, sharing encouraging words, kissing booboos, and reminding children to use their inside voices. This year’s winner of the Susan Scott Lifetime Achievement Award is Karen Willingham. Thank you for your service to this community Karen. |
2019 Highest Assessment Score Center
Small World
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High Assessment Score Center – The state of TN does one annual assessment of every childcare center in the state. The scores are standardized using an environmental rating scale with a perfect score being 7.0. Every year we receive the reports from Obion County centers based on what the state has observed. Our High Assessment Score for the 2019 year of assessments was Small world with a 6.31 out of 7.
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Ezra Johnson (Tennessee)
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Phil Accord Award
This award established in 2017 to honor Phil Accord of Tennessee for his service to the children and families of the South and to recognize outstanding contributions by men to the field of early childhood education. The establishment of this award was a joint partnership between SECA and Kaplan Early Learning Company. 
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2018 Teacher of the Year
Karen Willingham
This year’s winner of Teacher of the Year is Karen Willingham of Small World. Karen is a 3&4-year-old classroom teacher. She has served the children of Obion County for many years, recognized in previous years as a Teacher of Excellence. She is currently attending classes to complete her credential for Child Development Associate. We want to celebrate with her this year as exhibits the very highest quality of teaching in the classroom, providing a model for excellent early childhood education.
2018 Susan Scott Lifetime Achievement Award
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2018 Bright Idea of the Year Award
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Annually we recognize a special teacher who has dedicated a lifetime to the education of young children. In memory of Susan Scott, who began teaching at Kare Bear in 1986. As an exemplary teacher, she taught hundreds of children over a period of 30 years. Few people commit to this level of dedication in early childhood education, preparing children year after year for a successful experience in academic education, modeling for them the character values important for a lifetime. In memory of Susan Scott, we need to recognize and thank this year’s recipient of the award for a willingness to commit to years of hugs, wiping noses, correcting manners, sharing encouraging words, kissing booboos, and reminding children to use their inside voices.
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2018 Highest Assessment Score Center and Teacher
Kare Bear and Mackenzie Haskins
High Assessment Score Center – The state of TN does one annual assessment of every childcare center in the state. The scores are standardized using an environmental rating scale with a perfect score being 7.0. Every year we receive the reports from our local centers based on what the state has observed. Our High Assessment Score for the 2018 year of assessments was Kare Bear with a 6.41 out of 7.
High Assessment Score Teacher – The teacher in Obion County with the highest assessment score in 2018 was McKenzie Haskins with a 6.73 out of 7.0.
High Assessment Score Teacher – The teacher in Obion County with the highest assessment score in 2018 was McKenzie Haskins with a 6.73 out of 7.0.