Letter from the ESC Region 19 Head Start Director, Socorro Rodriguez
Dear Parents,
Thank you for choosing the Head Start Program! As Head Start Director, I am pleased to welcome you to another exciting school year! Whether your little one is just starting out in our program, or is a returning student, we are overjoyed to have you as part of our Head Start family! As many of you know, I began my journey in this wonderful program as a Head Start parent, volunteering in my children’s pre-K classroom, and I can say from personal experience that Region 19 Head Start is the nation’s premier Head Start program for children and parents! We know that Head Start prepares children to become school ready, ensuring their healthily, emotional, and social development so that they can become confident, lifelong learners. But did you also know that our program provides many opportunities for parents to help parents achieve your career, education, family, and personal goals so that you can become strong, successful leaders in your family? Head Start’s parental leadership and development programs and community partnerships helped me achieve my goals as a Head Start parent and led to the position I hold today - a Head Start leader and advocate! I invite you to please take advantage of all the empowering parental programs and opportunities listed in this handbook, to begin or continue your own journey to success! Thank you for entrusting us to be part of your child’s earliest and most important years. Together, we help our children to become successful learners!
Socorro Rodriguez, M. Ed. ESC Region 19 Head Start Director
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