Sebelius appointees to focus on early childhood education
Governor makes appointments to Coordinating Council
on Early Childhood Developmental Services

In an on-going effort to expand educational opportunities for Kansas schoolchildren, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Sharon Hixson, Tiffanie Krentz and Jennifer Rojas to the Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Developmental Services. 

“Children with developmental disabilities deserve every opportunity to learn and grow during the critical years before they enter kindergarten,” Sebelius said.  “Early childhood education is a great way to close the achievement gap and help every child succeed.”

The Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Developmental Services solicits information and opinions from concerned agencies, groups and individuals on proposed policies and recommendations for the delivery of health, education, and social services for children from birth through age five with or at-risk of disabling conditions and their families. 

Hixson, Hutchinson, recently retired as director of the Russell Child Development Center in Garden City.  She also worked as the assistant director of Special Education for Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center in Oakley from 1993 to 1997.  Hixson joins the council as a public member, after serving as a provider member from 2001 to 2006.

Krentz, Topeka, is the director of operations for Victoria Sandwich Company, where she hires and trains managers.  She graduated from Washburn University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Social Work.  Krentz is also a member of Mrs. 20-30 Women of Topeka, and of the International Dravert Syndrome Epilepsy Action League.

Rojas, Great Bend, works as a homemaker and brings significant hands-on experience to the board.  She also attended the 2005 Partners in Policymaking.

Additionally, Susan Carriger, Olathe, was reappointed to the board.

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