- thread celebrates the ten-year anniversary of thread Awards and adds a new category to the thread Awards program – introducing the new Legacy Award, intended for those who have worked in the field of early childhood education and have made notable contributions to the field throughout their career.The first recipient of this new award is Heather Bailey. With a career spanning nearly four decades, Heather’s influence as a teacher, mentor, and leader has shaped countless educators and programs across Alaska.
- The recipient of the 10th Cindy Harrington Hear & Mind Award is Darby McFetridge. Darby is a fierce advocate for early education, for children, for working parents, and for families of all types.