Nov. 25, 2009

Six "Children's Champions" honored for their contributions to children.

CONTACT:  Linda Novak,  WVU Parkersburg program coordinator, childhood education, 304-424-8311.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Six "Children's Champions" were honored recently for their outstanding contributions to children. 

Local agencies that work directly with young children and their families nominated the honorees in a celebration co-sponsored by West Virginia University at Parkersburg and the Wood County Family Resource Network.  

Recognized for their work were the following 2009 Children's Champions:  Janet Collins, owner of a family child care facility; Shauna Davis, educator; Theresa Hayner, behavior consultant; Helen Wilson, director, WV Birth to Three, Region 2; Dr. Robin Wisard, retired educator and volunteer coordinator with CASA of the Fifth Judicial Circuit, and Linda Dickirson, retired educator and childcare advocate.

A banquet in their honor was held in the Caperton Center atrium on the WVU Parkersburg campus.

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For additional information, contact:
Connie Dziagwa
WVU Parkersburg
Executive Director
Institutional Advancement
(304-424-8203 - Office)
E-mail

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