Awards presented to area early childhood teachers

Southeast Missouri State University Child Care Resource and Referral, United Way Success by 6, and Bank of Missouri presented outstanding early childhood awards May 17.

Kara Amos, from Just Kids in Cape Girardeau, was named the Outstanding Early Childhood Director affiliated with a licensed community center.

Sharla Gaddy, from Just Kids in Cape Girardeau, and Becky Stull, from Christian School for the Young Years, were named the Outstanding Early Childhood Teachers affiliated with a licensed community center.

Linda Holt, from Oak Ridge Early Learning Center, was named the Outstanding Early Childhood Director affiliated with a public school or university.

Becky Moore, from the University Child Enrichment Center, was named the Outstanding Early Childhood Teacher affiliated with a public school or university.