Books and Cooks at Liverpool Head Start

Books and Cooks at Liverpool Head Start

Now in its 5th year, Books and Cooks is going stronger than ever! Each month, our Liverpool Head Start invites 10 families to come cook something new. Parents and teachers help children 3-5 years old cut, measure, and mix ingredients and — while the dish cooks in the oven — everyone joins a reading circle, enjoying a food-themed book. This past month saw some skeptical parents and kids try roasted asparagus for the first time while reading the classic folktale, The Very Large Turnip. In past months, ‘try me’ dishes have included everything from pumpkin soup to pineapple basil salsa. It’s proven to be a great way to expand families’ culinary horizons while establishing cooking and reading as activities best done together. It’s been a huge hit and a perfect example of how Head Start works best when it engages the whole family!

September 2023 – Employee of the Month: Seana Davis

September 2023 – Employee of the Month: Seana Davis

Seana Davis has been working with preschoolers in our Head Start program since 2001. She was previously honored as Employee of the Month in December 2009, and is currently a lead teacher at our Liverpool location. Here are some of the comments that were included in her nomination to receive this award again:

“It is clear from the moment you step into her classroom that Seana is dedicated to her profession.”

“She not only treats every child with compassion and understanding, but also consistently shows patience and kindness to any individual who enters her classroom.”

“Seana is always willing to try any suggestions or ideas she is given, often thinking outside the box. This way of thinking has helped her persevere, no matter what challenge is thrown her way.”

Thank you, Seana, for everything you do, and congratulations on being named again as our Employee of the Month!

Photo: Employee of the Month Seana Davis (center), with Executive Director Carolyn Brown (L) and Liverpool Site Supervisor Kelly Jensen (R).

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