Week of the young child

Childcare Education Resources held a luncheon celebration for the Week of the Young Child Monday at their office on Jefferson Street. April 14-17 has been designated by the National Association for the Education of Young Children as a special time to recognize young children from birth to age 5. Above, Paula Laurita from Athens-Limestone Public Library gives a presentation on resources for teachers and young children at the library. Teachers attended the luncheon were: Cassandra Atteberry, Kid’s Journey; Rebekah Eakes, Kid’s Journey; Elizabeth Eubanks, Kid’s Journey; Marie Helm, Kid’s Journey; Ruby Bailey, First Baptist WEE Program; Wendy Calvin, First Baptist WEE Program; June Grantham, First Baptist WEE Program; Angie Collins, God’s Lil’ Gifts; Floria M. Elliott, home daycare; Stephna Reed, Elkton Road Head Start; Amanda Spelich, Friendship Learning Center. The staff of Childcare Education Resources are Susan Robinson and Kathy Burrows.

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