Terry Kenworthy and Dan Little are wonderful examples of dynamic leaders who use their insight and talent to help improve the work we do at the CCIU and beyond. On behalf of the CCIU, thank you and congratulations to Terry and Dan on this outstanding achievement! 

Terry Kenworthy

Terry is a model supervisor for the Head Start program. She is child and family-focused, a creative thinker and is able to approach problems from a variety of lenses. From finding community donors and organizing a food and clothing pantry for families in need, to ensuring that Head Start families acquire adequate housing and children have the proper materials to learn, Terry continuously finds ways to contribute to families and children in need. 

Under Terry's leadership, the Head Start Health Services Advisory has expanded to include all aspects of a family’s health, including physical, dental, mental and financial health. As a result, families have access to new and meaningful services that will help to further support healthy child development. Additionally, Terry secured funding from the Chester County Health Department to provide fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables to Head Start families. These families often have limited access to transportation, making it difficult to access a grocery store, so these fruits and vegetables are sometimes the only way for them to access fresh produce. 

Thank you, Terry, for your dedication to and passion for helping our families in need. You are an amazing member of Team CCIU and we couldn’t be more proud to honor you as Supervisor of the Quarter for July-September 2022. Congratulations! 

Dan Little

As the building and grounds supervisor at TCHS Pennock’s Bridge, Dan has been the driving force for the daily operations at the TCHS Pennock’s Bridge campus. He is described as someone who works tirelessly to support his colleagues and always ensures that our students, teachers, administrative staff and our organization have the full resources they need to be successful.  

During the past year, Dan has taken on multiple initiatives and has served as an invaluable asset to the CCIU and the districts we serve. Dan seamlessly facilitated the coordination and logistics for the construction of the new Avon Grove High School. During this entire project, his leadership, positive attitude and superb communication are what made the building of the new high school so successful. Dan’s passion for the CCIU’s mission and goals is evident in his daily actions, as he always has a smile on his face no matter what his workload looks like and he consistently supports his team to ensure that each project is conducted successfully.   

Dan, thank you so much for your incredible customer service, strong leadership abilities and can-do attitude. We are proud to have you as a member of Team CCIU and we are excited to honor you as Supervisor of the Quarter for July-September 2022. Congratulations! 

Thank you to our January Employees of the Month, Laura Kreider, Karen Ernst, Michele Carpenter and Kris Singer, for exemplifying the CCIU mission of supporting our communities. On behalf of the CCIU, congratulations Laura, Karen, Michele and Kris!  

Laura Kreider, Student Services, Speech Language Therapist

For 14 years, Laura Kreider has exemplified a kind demeanor and an approachable personality that makes her a joy to be around. Laura works tirelessly to find new ways to engage her students and build connections with her colleagues. As a model team player, she will do anything to help others and provide solutions for her students. She shows a strong passion for the field of speech and language, and her dedication is contagious to everyone around her. For her commitment to Chester County students and Team CCIU, we are happy to recognize Laura as a January Employee of the Month! Congratulations, Laura! 

Karen Ernst, Student Services, Mental Health Therapist

Karen Ernst always goes above and beyond to support students, families, districts and Team CCIU. Karen’s flexibility and dedication to her role create a positive environment, ensuring that she and her team are providing the best services and solutions for those they serve. Karen is constantly exceeding the expectations of her role by mentoring and training team members when needed and always lending a helping hand to students and staff. For her commitment to Chester County students and Team CCIU, we are happy to recognize Karen as a January Employee of the Month! Congratulations, Karen!  

Michele Carpenter, PNP Brandywine, Practical Nursing Instructor

Michele Carpenter is a dedicated teacher who is always willing to go the extra mile for her students to create an engaging environment and to help ensure their success. She serves as a trusted resource for her students and also for Team CCIU. Her tremendous work ethic and compassion for students and team members make her an outstanding role model. For her commitment to Chester County students and Team CCIU, we are happy to recognize Michele as January Employee of the Month! Congratulations, Michele!

Kris Singer, C&LS, Administrative Assistant 

Kris Singer embodies the “Can Do IU” spirit and her positive attitude and work ethic make her a key member of the BVA and Communications team. Kris single-handedly fulfills the needs of a 100-person department with patience, accuracy and kindness. She is also tireless in her efforts to support students and districts with all that they need. No matter what the situation is, Kris has a smile on her face and a solution to the problem. For her commitment to Chester County students and Team CCIU, we are happy to recognize Kris as a January Employee of the Month! Congratulations, Kris!  

On behalf of the CCIU, I would like to thank our Employees of the Month for their hard work and the impact they continue to make at the CCIU. We are lucky to have them as members of Team CCIU and I am thrilled to recognize their contributions. Congratulations again to Laura, Karen, Michele and Kris!    

If you would like to nominate a co-worker for Employee of the Month, it's easy! All you have to do is submit this form. What better way to recognize your hardworking colleagues than by nominating them for their outstanding work throughout the entire year!  

Happy New Year!  

Congratulations, Cynthia Sedlak, for being recognized as our December Ambassador of the Month! Cynthia is a vocational support specialist in the student services division. Cynthia's social media posts featured Discover students working hard at the County Cup and out in the community! 👏

Ms. Sedlak's posts had the highest engagement among all of our ambassadors, making her the December CCIU Ambassador of the Month! Congratulations, Cynthia! 🎉