BOCES Student Focuses on Children
Posted by James (Dick) Pratt
Kristie Jo Dowdle from Canton Central School is the BOCES student of the month. Kristie Jo recently completed the two-year early childhood education program and will continue her studies at SUNY-Canton in the fall. At the award presentation, Kristie Jo was accompanied by her parents, Cathy and Bruce Dowdle.
Renee Langtry-Green, the program director, characterized Kristie Jo as "vibrant" and complimented her on being willing to try new things. Langtry-Green told Rotarians that 15 of 18 students in the BOCES early childhood program will be attending various colleges in the fall.
Ms. Dowdle has been busy outside the classroom. She is the captain of the Canton soccer and softball teams. For the past two years, she has also worked at the American Theatre, running the front of the house. Kristie Jo is a member of the National Technical Honor Society.
Renee Langtry-Green, the program director, characterized Kristie Jo as "vibrant" and complimented her on being willing to try new things. Langtry-Green told Rotarians that 15 of 18 students in the BOCES early childhood program will be attending various colleges in the fall.
Ms. Dowdle has been busy outside the classroom. She is the captain of the Canton soccer and softball teams. For the past two years, she has also worked at the American Theatre, running the front of the house. Kristie Jo is a member of the National Technical Honor Society.