Pace Head Start Teacher Assistant Receives AAS in Early Childhood Education

5/13/2011

Pace Head Start Teacher Assistant Receives AAS in Early Childhood Education

Pace Community Action Agency is pleased to announce that Washington Head Start Teacher Assistant, Nicole Krodel, has been awarded her AAS in Early Childhood Education from Ivy Tech.

Ms. Krodel began her studies with Ivy Tech in August 2008. She worked full time at the Washington Head Start Center and attended Ivy Tech in Evansville, IN. During this time she earned her Child Development Associate and continued on toward earning an AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education. “I love working for Pace Head Start,” said Krodel. “The children and families are what make all the hard work worth it.”

Ms. Krodel was chosen as the Outstanding AAS graduate in Early Childhood Education and was nominated for inclusion in the annual “Who's Who in American Colleges” publication.  She received her diploma at the May 6^th graduation ceremony where she was asked to stand along with the other Outstanding Graduates.

Kerry Kroeger, Washington Head Start Site Manager said, “We’re proud of the caliber of teaching staff we have here at Pace Head Start.  We strive for excellence and Ms. Krodel’s accomplishments are a great demonstration of our staff’s commitment to the children we serve.”

For more information about Head Start/Early Head Start or any of the services provided by Pace, call us at (812) 886-7297 or (812) 254-6098.   We also invite you to visit our website at www.pacecaa.org.