Congratuations to the Kansas Region VII Award & Scholarship Winners!

Region VII has announced their Award & Scholarship winners!   


The Kansas RVII award winners are:

Administrator of the Year (tie): Kimberly Sill, Olathe Head Start
Family Leader of the Year: Leslie Simmons, NEK-CAP
Head Start Alumni High School Senior: Camilo Bustamante, Olathe Head Start
Kansas State Children's Champion, Cherie Sage, Safe Kids Kansas
 

Congratulations!
 

An award recognition brunch is planned during theRegion VII Annual Conferenceon Tuesday, June 13th beginning at 10:00AM. Recognition will follow an update by the Office of Head Start.  

Farewell from Outgoing KHSA Executive Director Jennifer Adhima

“On my last day at KHSA, I want to take a moment to say thank you. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting many of your programs, hearing your stories, and witnessing the wonderful work happening daily to support families and give children a head start in Kansas.  I can say without a doubt that Head Start staff are some of the most passionate and hard working people I’ve ever encountered.  You spend each day tackling incredible challenges and you do it with a heart full of love, day in and day out.  Thank you for making the world a better place and thank you for letting me share the past two years with you.”  

 -Jennifer

KHSA Welcomes New Executive Director Heather Schrotberger

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!