NSU Alum Recognized by Head Start - KTUL.com - Tulsa, Oklahoma - News, Weather & Sports

Northeastern State University (NSU) alumnus Caren Calhoun has been recognized for promoting school readiness.

Calhoun, the executive director of Tulsa Educare, was among 11 people recognized at the White House on June 18th for their efforts to fulfill the mission of the Federal Head Start Program.

They were acknowledged as part of President Obama's "Champions of Change" program, which identifies individuals working to strengthen their communities.

"I was truly amazed, delighted, and humbled to be invited to the White House to share my passion with the other Head Start Champions of Change," Calhoun said. "I felt like this was an opportunity to represent our children, families, staff, partners, Educare, Head Start, as well as our local, state, and national early childhood communities."