MS HR86

Honors Mrs. Elnora F. Littleton for her service as Executive Director and Head Start Director of the Bolivar County Community Action Agency/Head Start in Cleveland, Mississippi

Recognizes her 50+ year career in preschool education, beginning as a teacher assistant in 1965 and advancing through multiple positions including teacher, Center Director, and Nutrition Director

Acknowledges her oversight of more than 250 employees and her efforts to ensure over 95% of teaching staff hold bachelor's, associate's, or other credentials in early childhood education

Credits her with securing partnerships with three local school districts and obtaining more than $80,000 in grants for Head Start Centers

Notes her organization of annual transition exercises for 200-300 students entering kindergarten and her oversight of state programs including CSBG, LIHEAP, LIWAP, Rapid Re-Housing, and Meals on Wheels