The Kansas Head Start Association is pleased to announce the selection of Heather Schrotberger as its new Executive Director, effective June 1, 2023.
Heather, a life-long Kansan, has worked for nearly 25 years in the early education and Early Head Start/Head Start field. Most recently, as an early childhood consultant, she has provided strategic planning, project management, facilitation, and grant writing services to local, state, and national early education organizations. Prior to that, she served as the Director of Project Eagle/Educare Kansas City at the University of Kansas Medical Center, an early education program serving children ages birth to five, and their families, in Wyandotte County, KS. She has participated in numerous collaborations and efforts to promote excellence and innovation in the field of early education and enjoys working with diverse groups of individuals committed to making a difference for young children and their families. “I have a great amount of respect for the opportunities that Head Start offers to young children and their families. I look forward furthering the important mission of KHSA in partnership with Head Start programs and families across Kansas communities”. Heather resides in the Overland Park area with her family.
Please join the KHSA Staff and Board of Directors in welcoming Heather to KHSA!