Congratulations to two Drake University Head Start staff who are being recognized by the Iowa Head Start Association as annual award recipients this year:

Mary Middleton: Iowa Head Start Association’s Board of Directors is awarding Mary with the Iowa Head Start Support Staff of the Year! This award celebrates the significant contributions and support she has provided to the Drake University Head Start program. Mary has been with the Drake University Head Start program for almost 23 years. Congratulations and thank you Mary.  

Nicolle Smith: Iowa Head Start Association’s Board of Directors is awarding Nicolle with the Iowa Head Start Family Advocate of the Year! This award celebrates the important contributions Nicolle has made to the Drake University Head Start program in her work serving families through a home visitation model.  Nicolle has been with the Drake University Head Start program for over 12 years. Congratulations and thank you Nicolle.

— Lisa Proctor, Head Start