Eliada Teachers Honored with Family Choice Awards

Casey Jones-Jeter and Cynthia Wright receive Family Choice Awards for exemplary service to children and families.

ASHEVILLE – September 2007 – Two teachers from Eliada’s Child Development center have been honored with Family Choice Awards. Karen “Casey” Jones-Jeter and Cynthia Wright, pictured at left with award presenter Tonia Reed and Eliada CEO Mark Upright, were recognized for their exceptional work in Eliada’s Preschool and More at Four programs. Presented by Mountain Area Child and Family Centers, The Family Support Network of WNC, and Child Development Center Services, the awards were given at Mission Children’s Hospital on September 20th.

Recognition was given to teachers working in 5-star facilities whose creativity, hard work, and determination makes a difference in the lives of children and their families. Parents were asked to nominate teachers whose commitment to student success was exemplary.

Of Cynthia Wright, one of the award recipients, a parent wrote: “She gives the children the individual attention they need, especially my son. She is wonderful with all of the children and a joy to watch interacting with the class.”

According to Casey Jones-Jeter, the other award recipient, “I was so excited and honored to be given this award. It meant even more because it came from the families themselves.”

Eliada CEO Mark Upright was also in attendance. He remarked that “Casey and Cynthia are both caring professionals whose commitment to our mission is evident not only to other staff members, but also to the children and families they serve. I speak on behalf of all of our staff in expressing how proud we are of this remarkable accomplishment.”

About Eliada
Eliada is a 105 year old non-profit agency serving North Carolina’s children and families. Founded in 1903 by Dr. Lucius Compton as a home for women and children, Eliada’s full service continuum includes NAEYC accredited Child Development Services (Pre School, After School, Summer Camp, More at Four); Residential and Day Treatment for children and adolescents; In Home services; Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care; and Therapeutic Recreation services. The agency enters its second century with pride, committed to the fulfillment of its mission statement: Helping Children Succeed.