Griswold Staff Member Earns Credential

posted 4/20/22 -- Griswold Early Childhood Service Worker Carmen LaBoy is the latest Head Start staff member to earn a Childhood Development Associate credential.

LaBoy had never worked with children before joining Head Start three years ago.

“I love coming to work to see my little friends and listen to their little stories,” she said. “I really enjoy teaching and playing with them.”

LaBoy completed her CDA on March 17 with an on-site visit. Due to COVID-19, she had to take her classes online and her site visit was delayed.

“Carmen has worked very hard and didn’t give up despite the pandemic throwing challenges in her way,” said Professional Development Specialist LouAnn Rhodes.

LaBoy has three boys and a baby daughter. In her free time she enjoys painting, hairstyling and photography. Her sons are alumni of Head Start’s Hopkins Locke location.