On Sunday, May 7th, we will recognize Maureen O'Bryan for  25 years of dedication and service as the Director First Kids Preschool. 

   Maureen has spent much of her life serving the children and families of  Cabarrus and Iredell counties. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Maureen earned BA degrees in both Special  Education and Elementary Education from the University of Kentucky and a  Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from UNCC. Before joining First  Kids in 1992, she taught in Iredell County schools. She currently serves as an  adjunct instructor of Early Childhood Education at Rowan Cabarrus Community  College. Maureen is deeply devoted to improving the lives of young children in  our community and serves as a volunteer in many organizations including the  Cabarrus Partnership for Children, Spring Into Arts, and the local chapter of  the Association for the Education of Young Children. She is a past recipient of  the NC Child Care Resources T.E.D.D.Y. Award and the CRSAEYC Anne Laukitis Pulling for Children Award, for her service and advocacy for young children.   Her First Kids staff feels blessed to call her both their boss and their friend.   "She is such an advocate for children, and can make a connection with any  child she encounters...even those that have struggled in other programs,"  says Pam Prentice, Assistant Director.

  Maureen's family includes two sons, Chapman and Patrick, daughter-in-law  Kellie, and the newest addition, granddaughter Lydia. With such a loving heart,  it is no surprise that she also takes in furry friends that need a home!   We give thanks to Maureen for making First Kids the wonderful program that  it is today!

On May 16th, Jeffrey Price and Jacquie Yost will prepare some musical selections to perform and will lead us in an old fashioned hymn sing.  Please remember to make your lunch reservations by Monday, May 15th.