Davidson County Early Childhood Champion Awards
2024 Nominees
We’re thrilled to host the inaugural Davidson County Early Childhood Champion Awards, to bring better visibility and recognition to the early childhood education profession. Recipients were nominated by their peers, and completed an application process for consideration. We hope you will join us at our awards event to celebrate the final winners.
Educator of the Year
East Region
Teresa Emebunor
Hart to Heart Daycare Learning Center
North Region
Lauren Hanner
Susan Gray School at Vanderbilt University
South Region
Robyn Dyer
Glen Leven Presbyterian Church Day School
West Region
Cynthia Washington
Eighteenth Avenue Family Enrichment Center
Lifetime Achievement
East Region
Jennifer Smoot
Dodson Elementary School (Metro Nashville Public Schools)
North Region
Crystal Bryant
McNeilly Center for Children
South Region
Shameka Fentress
Cambridge Early Learning Center (Metro Nashville Public Schools)
West Region
Shannon Skivers
The Acorn School at Vanderbilt University
Honorable Mention
East Region
Theresa Reasonover
Hickman Elementary School (Metro Nashville Public Schools)
North Region
William Robinson III
Mini Rockstars Childcare Center
South Region
Amber Woodruff
Micah Children’s Academy
West Region
KatySue Pillsbury
Little Wonders Early Learning Center West
The Beacon Beginner Early Educator Award
Awarded to first-year educators
Past Recipients
2023
Educator of the Year
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Honorable Mention
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Lifetime Achievement
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The Beacon Beginner Early Educator Award
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2022
Educator of the Year
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Honorable Mention
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Lifetime Achievement
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The Beacon Beginner Early Educator Award
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Brought to you by Core Network Nashville
The Ignite Conference is an annual event by Core Network Nashville, a collaborative that connects resources for early childhood educators. We are the place to find all local resources, get networked to coaching and mentorships, and drive connections among the early childhood educator community.
