Congratulations to Caswell County Early Childhood Educators
Congratulations to Our Caswell County Early Childhood Educators! 🎉
Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible early childhood professionals who make a lasting difference in the lives of Caswell County's youngest learners.
The Caswell County Partnership for Children (CCPFC) is honored to recognize 13 dedicated educators who received 2025–2026 Smart Start Professional Development Incentives. These annual incentives recognize educational achievement, years of service, and a continued commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education.
Early childhood educators truly are the workforce behind the workforce. Every day, they nurture, teach, encourage, and inspire our youngest children while supporting working families and strengthening our community.
We are especially proud to recognize educators for their years of dedicated service at the same Caswell County early childhood program.
🥈 Silver Recognition (10+ Years of Service)
⭐ Tyshia McCain – 14 years, Yanceyville Early Head Start
🥉 Bronze Recognition (5+ Years of Service)
⭐ Crystal Carter – 7 years, North Elementary Preschool Classroom
⭐ Rose Graves – 5 years, Yanceyville Early Head Start
⭐ Amy Payton – 7 years, Yanceyville Early Head Start
⭐ Kandice Stanfield-Ceparano – 8 years, South Elementary Preschool Classroom
👏 Also recognized for their dedication and service:
• Felicia Crews – Oakwood Elementary Preschool Classroom
• Brenda Jones – Rainbow Educational Childcare Center
• Nicole McGhee – Rainbow Educational Childcare Center
• Shirlene McLaughlin – Yanceyville Early Head Start
• Jane Sorrell – South Elementary Preschool Classroom
• Heather Ward – North Elementary Preschool Classroom
• Angela Wilson – Rainbow Educational Childcare Center
• Lakisha Word – A Step Forward Early Learning Academy
💙 Thank you to each of these outstanding educators for your passion, dedication, and commitment to helping Caswell County's children learn, grow, and thrive. Your work changes lives every day, and we are grateful for all you do.
To learn more about the Smart Start Professional Development Incentive Program, contact CCPFC at 336-694-1538, visit www.caswellchildren.org, or follow us here on Facebook.
Professional Development Incentives are funded through Smart Start.