Head Start was invited to speak at an informational hearing on May 8th before the House Committee On Early Childhood and Human Services. During the hearing, Head Start leaders and parents shared both inspirational stories of the impact programs have on children and families across the state, as well as the challenges programs face.
Special thanks to our panel of speakers:
- Ron Herndon, Director, Albina Head Start
- Sue Robinett, Executive Director, Head Start Malheur County
- Charleen Strauch, President, Oregon Association of Head Start
- Katherine Clayton, Executive Director, Southern Oregon Head Start
- Darcee Kildonk, Executive Director, Clackamas County Children’s Commission
- Suey Linzmeier, Executive Director, Head Start of Yamhill County
- Robert Kleng, Director, Eastern Oregon University Head Start
- Suellen Whitlock, Senior Director, Head Start and Early Childhood Services, Umatilla-Morrow
- Ashley Randle, Parent
Watch the committee hearing
