Early childhood educator of the year named by KC Ready 4s

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Kalamazoo County Ready 4s recently announced their 3rd Annual Sandy Standish Excellent Educator Award winner.

Out of over 50 nominations received, the 2022 Sandy Standish Excellent Educator distinction went to Kayla Gonzalez, a teacher at Escuelita Nuevo Horizonte.

The award included $500 dollars for Gonzalez, and $500 dollars for her classroom.

The award process was made more accessible and inclusive this year, resulting in a record-breaking number of nominations.

Gonzalez garnered nominations from families and peers who described her as “loving, caring, welcoming, and delightful.”

The award was named in honor of the founding Executive Director of KC Ready 4s, Sandy Standish.

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, KC Ready 4s released the video announcement on their social media pages.

The video can be viewed by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6khIVry6ps