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Message from the Director

I find myself continuously amazed by the accomplishments we have achieved through the dedication, commitment, and partnership of Head Start families, staff, and governing body members.

Tyra Larkin, Director
Tyra Larkin, Director

It is through their perseverance that we have implemented program enhancements focused on ensuring Pulaski County children have the means and opportunity to thrive. Moving into future program years, I look forward to this continued partnership with the confidence that we will embrace new challenges and obstacles as opportunities to improve upon our services to children and families. I hope you will join me as we strive towards excellence in the coming years.

Tyra Larkin


Mensaje del Director

Me encuentro continuamente sorprendida por los logros que hemos logrado a través de la dedicación, el compromiso y lacolaboración de las familias, el personal y los miembros del cuerpo directivo de Head Start. 

Es a través de su perseverancia que hemos implementado mejoras al programa enfocadas en asegurar que los niños del condado de Pulaski tengan los medios y la oportunidad de prosperar. Pasando a los próximos años del programa, esperoesta asociación continua con la confianza de que aceptaremos nuevos desafíos y obstáculos como oportunidades paramejorar nuestros servicios a los niños y las familias. Espero que se una a mí en nuestro esfuerzo por alcanzar la excelenciaen los próximos años.

Tyra Larkin

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