Childcare advocate to be honored.

This article informs that the Sullivan County Childcare Council will present its 2005 Child Care Advocate of the Year Award to Eileen P. Casey. Casey has been an educator in the Monticello Central School District for over 35 years. In 1988, Casey was appointed assistant superintendent and continued in that capacity until 1993 when she was appointed superintendent of schools. During her years as assistant superintendent she had the opportunity to work with the Kindergarten teachers of the school district as well as the elementary principals to revamp the early childhood curriculum to address the developmental needs of students more effectively.