Mel Receives National Award

"Early childhood education is more than just a formal way to describe early years of learning; but a gateway to the growth and developmental process of young children preparing for grade school and the real world around them."

Congratulations to Wild Things Lead Teacher Melody Graves who has been recognized nationwide as a 2023 Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care National Teacher Award recipient. This prestigious award acknowledges the critical role of child care teachers in providing quality early care and education.

The Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Teacher Award is a prestigious, national award that acknowledges the critical role of child care teachers in providing quality early care and education.

Applicants represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. Military bases and installations around the world. Award recipients travel to Philadelphia for a weekend-long awards event.

This prestigious award acknowledges the critical role of child care teachers in providing quality early care and education.

Up to 50 awards are presented each year, and each award recipient receives a cash prize, a paid trip to the historic city of Philadelphia to participate in the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards weekend-long celebration, ongoing opportunities to connect with peers, exchange ideas, as well as ongoing professional learning and program enrichment opportunities.

We applaud Mel for her accomplishment.