Annabeth and Layla Cox are the Bernie Parents as Teachers Students of the Month for April 2020
They are the children of Jeff and Katie Cox.
Annabeth is 2 years old.
She loves dinosaurs, Baby Shark, and books.
Layla is 7 months old and is working on crawling and getting her first tooth.
The family’s favorite parts of participating in Parents as Teachers are watching the girls learn new things and reading new books.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website.
Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child's first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevantᾢand widely applicableᾢto today's parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
Dexter, MIssouri - Central Gardens is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of their residents, families and employees. They are required to follow guidelines mandated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
"We wanted to update our families and friends and let everyone know that things are going well here at Central Gardens even though we have been required to restrict visitation. All the residents have been doing great. We will continue to take great care of everyone to ensure their health and safety is not being compromised. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call and speak to our Administrator, Kim Polen.
Visitors Restricted to the following:
+ Essential healthcare providers serving residents
+ Necessary vendors and delivery personnel
+ Ombudsman Representative
+ Employees
Employees/Health Care Personnel: You must sign in and complete your wellness check upon entering the building and adhere to the infection control policies.
Delivery Drivers/Vendors: Call for product to be accepted.
Central Gardens thanks everyone for their understanding and support as they work to ensure a safe and controlled environment for their residents.
If you have further questions please call (573) 624-0011 or (573) 380-1390.
Bloomfield, MO - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held their annual 2020 Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 12th at the Assembly of God Church.
Jim Tweedy opened Tweedy Law Office, LLC in Bloomfield in January 1994. Sara Pounds joined soon after in September, 1994. She has been the fresh, smiling face greeting clients at the front door ever since. Kathy Daniel was the next to join the team in 2001, following a short retirement, after working at the Circuit Clerk’s office for many years. Other part timers have come/gone over the years, working part time during their college years. Currently, Marla Swindell and Trish Julian are the current office part time assistants.
Jim and his assistants strive to provide quality legal representation in the small town setting. His services range from basic estate planning, probate, criminal/traffic matters, family law and collection work. When cases are outside his comfort zone, he does not hesitate to either co-counsel with specialist in personal injury cases or complex estate planning.
Outside the office, Jim has been involved with the Stoddard County Children’s Home since 1996, serving as secretary, treasurer and fundraising chairman at various times over the years. He has also served terms on the board of directors of Dexter Memorial Hospital, Center for Family Resources and the Bloomfield Housing Authority. In addition to the local boards, Jim has served on the MU Ag Alumni Association for nearly a decade, serving as President in 1999 and The Missouri Ethics Commission, serving as Vice-Chairman and hearing officer his last two years of service. Within the legal community, he also has served as President of the Stoddard County Bar Association, Chairman of Southeast Missouri Legal Services Board of Directors and was the district representative for the Young Lawyers Section of the Missouri Bar in his younger years. He is currently one of six members of the Missouri Bar serving on the Client Security Fund.
Pictured are Jim Tweedy and staff, Travis Westbrook, Kathy Daniel, Sara Pounds, Marla Swindell, Herman Morse, 151st State Representative, Dee Loflin, Bloomfield Chamber Board Member, and Amy Haas, Chamber President.
Bloomfield, MO - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held their annual 2020 Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 12th at the Assembly of God Church.
William and Cathy Chasteen have been married for 47 years and residents of Bloomfield their whole lives.
Cathy graduating from Bloomfield High in 1973 and William graduating in 1971. They have two children Heather White and Michael Chasteen along with 4 grandchildren and are members of Trinity United Methodist Church where they host a mobile food bank.
Cathy serves as a chairperson there where she organizes staffing and recipients while William works unloading the truck and carrying groceries.
Cathy and William have also been delivering Meals on Wheels for 11 years.
Along with the before mentioned William and Cathy funded and set up a closet to help with the need for clothing for foster children. They provide each child with at least 3 complete outfits and other items such as coats, bedding, school supplies and personal items. They recently have expanded the closet to include prom dresses.
Their most recent mission has been becoming mentors to students at the local school, where they will continue to meet with their children every other week throughout the school year.
Bloomfield, MO - The Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce held their annual 2020 Awards Banquet on Thursday, March 12th at the Assembly of God Church.
Justin along with his wife, McKenna, and their two children live in Bloomfield and he has been on the Bloomfield Fire Department since 2001. He has been a first responder since 2003 and employed by the city of Bloomfield since 2012.
He has served on the Stoddard County Ambulance Board of Directors since April of 2019 and is a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Bloomfield where he has served on the Church Leadership Council since January of 2019.
Justin truly cares about his community and spending numerous hours volunteering his time.
Congratulations Justin on being the 2020 Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Department of Public Safety Personnel of the Year!
Pictured from left to right are Herman Morse, 151st State Representative, Justin Bell, and Amy Haas, Chamber President.
