Congratulations, Sandra

Recently my dear sister Sandra Morris received this email:

"I am writing this as the secretary for the MtAEYC Board. I wanted to (excitedly) let you know that you have been nominated and chosen to receive the McCarthy Public Service Award for 2009. This award is to "presented to an individual or group that has demonstrated a long term, exemplary commitment to the care and/or education of young children at the state level by actively participating in advocating, developing and/or maintaining public policies affecting young children and/or their families. This public service may be through election, employment and/or volunteer efforts. This individual or group may or may not be a current member of NAEYC." Your award will be presented to you at the "Snacks and Salutations" celebration and general membership meeting from 5:30 - 6:30 on Thursday, October 22nd at the conference in Billings!"

Sandra is currently in Billings, where she received the award this afternoon at a professional conference. Congratulations, Sandra! You have worked exceedingly hard--and smart--in your profession and it is great to know that your excellence has been recognized.