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Model City Head Start
October 2023 Halloween Walk
Each year community organizations and businesses within the City of Pikeville sponsor a Halloween Walk for our Model City Head Start children and their familes.
Click Here to See Some of the October 2023 City of Pikeville Halloween Walk Fun!
Big Sandy Area Community Action Program
Head Start
July 2023 Preservice
Each year, prior to the start of the upcoming school year, all the Big Sandy Area Head Start staff get together for a two day preservice event in which they participate in trainings, share ideas, and recognize staff and program achievements.
Click Here to View Highlights of Our July 2023 Preservice
Model City Head Start Educators Model Virtual Learning on National Level
Mercedes Burke and Sarah Ray from BSACAP Model City Head Start were featured on WYMT News. Their virtual teaching video was showcased with the National Center for Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning.
Click Here to Watch How Mercedes and Sarah Use Technology to Keep Children Engaged in Learning!
PREPARING YOUNG MINDS TO LEARN
We are proud to share that Jessica Kiser, Head Start Education Coordinator for Floyd County, was honored as one of KET's (Kentucky Educational Television's) 2019 Education All Stars for using technology in innovative ways with preschool children. She is featured in the October 2019 KET VISIONS publication.
Click Here to Read How Jessica has Helped to Make a Difference
BSACAP Head Start Staff Advance Their Educational Credentials!
Each year a number of our Big Sandy Area CAP Head Start Staff who, while teaching full-time, take evening and online courses to earn their college degrees. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the children and families they serve, as well as to the early childhood profession, has increased and enhanced the quality of our Head Start Program.
Congratulations to Our 2023-2024 College Graduates!
Duff-Allen Central Elementary, Floyd County
Bachelor Degree
General Studies
Belfry Elementary, Floyd County
Bachelor Degree
General Studies/Early Childhood Education
Prestonsburg Elementary, Floyd County
Bachelor Degree
Behavioral Sciences
Kimper Elementary, Pike County
Associate Degree
Emphasis Early Childhood Education
Allen Elementary, Floyd County
Master's of Education
Early Childhood Education
Congratulations to Our 2022-2023 College Graduates!
South Floyd Elementary, Floyd County
Associate Degree
Emphasis Early Childhood Education
Bevins Elementary, Pike County
Bachelor Degree
General Studies/Early Childhood EducationCentral Elementary, Johnson County
Bachelor Degree
University Studies/Early Childhood Education
Betsy Layne Elementary, Floyd County
Master's of Education
Early Childhood Education
Duff-Allen Central Elementary, Floyd County
Associate Degree
Emphasis Early Childhood Education
Johnson County
Bachelor Degree
General Studies/Early Chilhood Edfucation
Inez Elementary, Martin County
Doctorate
Early ChildhoodNorth Magoffin Elementary, Magoffin
Assoviate
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Model City Head Start
Bachelor Degree
University Studies/Early Childhood Education
Mullins Elementary, Pike County
University Studies/Early Childhood EducationFloyd County
Associater Degree
Emphasis Early Childhood /Human Services
Congratulations to Our 2021-2022 College Graduates!
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Mary Bentley, Teacher Prestonsburg Elementary, Floyd County
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Jessica Blackburn, Teacher Model City Head Start
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Latasha Dotson, Teacher
Phelps Elementary, Pike County
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Jennifer Gilbert, Teacher Phelps Elementary, Pike County
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Tonya May, Teacher Model City Head Start
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Stacy Morrison, Family Advocate Eden Elementary, Martin County
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Glenna Scott, Teacher Porter Elementary, Johnson County
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Jessica Partin
Floyd County
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Haley Smith, Teacher Assistant
Eden Elementary, Johnson County
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Amanda Sparks, Teacher Millard Elementary, Pike County
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Brandi Spence, Teacher Assistant Belfry Elementary, Pike County
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Jessica Tackett, Teacher Assistant Betsy Layne Elementary, Floyd County
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Congratulations to Our 2020-2021 College Graduates!
North Magoffin Elementary, Magoffin County
Associate Degree
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Inez Elementary, Martin County
Associate Degree
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Floyd County
Bachelor Degree
University Studies - Human Services
Belfry Elementary, Pike County
Associate Degree
Early Childhood Development
Congratulations to Our 2020 College Graduates!
Model City Head Start
Associate Degree
Early Childhood Development
Paintsville City
Associate Degree
Early Childhood Education
Duff Elementary, Floyd County
Associate Degree
Early Childhood Education
Belfry Elementary, Pike County
Bachelor Degree
University Studies/Early Childhood Education
Pike County
Associate Degre
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Eden Elementary, Martin County
Associate Degre
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Salyersville Grade School, Magoffin County
Associate Degree
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Congratulations to Our 2018 & 2019 College Graduates!
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Mary Bentley, Teacher Allen Elementary, Floyd County
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Latasha Dotson, Teacher Phelps Elementary, Pike County
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Traci Fields Pike County
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Delsie Fletcher, Family Advocate Martin County Head Start
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Tia Fouch, Teacher Bevins Elementary, Pike County
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Dena Hampton, Teacher Central Elementary, Johnson County
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Heather Helton, Teacher North Magoffin Elementary, Magoffin County
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Jessica Kiser, Education Coordinator Allen Elementary, Floyd County
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Sheila Lemaster, Teacher Eden Elementary, Martin County
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Regina Lockard, Teacher Bevins Elementary, Floyd County
| Tonia May, Teacher Model City, BSACAP Head Start
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Elizabeth Martin, Teacher May Valley Elementary, Floyd County
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Cindy McCoy, Preschool Coordinator Pike County
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Bellaritha Page, Teacher Mullins Elementary, Pike County
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Bobbie Robinette, Nutrition Services Pike County
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Christina Robinson Pike County
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Patricia Robinson Pike County
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Making a Difference!
Head Start Helps Prepare Children For Kindergarten
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Five of our Floyd County Head Start Teachers were selected to present at the 2018 Early Childhood Institute sponsored by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Governor's Office of Early Childhood. The Early Childhood Institute, entitled Leading the Way for Kids of Kentucky, was held in Louisville June 13th through June 15th.
Ashley Fite, along with co-presenters April Borkowski and Tammy Gearheart, presented Classroom Management: How to Make Classroom Management Work for You. Discussion focused on the importance of having a good attitude and creating positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers. Additionally, the need to develop and maintain consistent rules and consequences, coupled with high expectations, was emphasized. Strategy tips, such as low key responses and attention grabbers, were shared. Behavioral Analysis and the use of Functional Behavior Plans were discussed for children needing additional support.
Digging Deeper into Concept Development was presented by Misty Knott Howell and Jessica Kiser. The presentation focused on the What, How, and Why of concept development - what concept development is; how to implement concept development in the classroom; and why concept development is important to children's growth.
We are proud of the professionalism and leadership demonstrated by our staff as they work to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families!
Governor's Office of Early Childhood
