HEAD START TEACHER AMANDA COSSMAN RECEIVES REGION 9 HEAD START ASSOCIATION 2020 LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations to Talofofo Elementary School Head Start teacher Amanda Cossman who was awarded the Region 9 Head Start Association 2020 Legacy Scholarship.

The $3,000 scholarship is awarded from Head Start Region 9, with funds provided through partnerships from investment firms that have chosen to fund scholarships for Head Start and Early Head Start agency staff.  The scholarships not only benefit Head Start employees seeking to further their careers, but also benefits children and families who benefit from these programs throughout the year.

“It’s a big help for me because I was stressed about going to college,” Cossman said. “This really motivated me, knowing that people want to help promote education for teachers, and it has been a big stress relief.”

Cossman is a former Head Start parent who later became a Head Start aide for two years. She worked her way up and has been a Head Start teacher for the past year.  She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and hopes to graduate in fall 2021. After she graduates, Cossman hopes to continue working under the Head Start program, and says that she enjoys working with children at the preschool level.

“I encourage people to apply for scholarships such as these. The worst that can happen is that you won’t get it, but if you do, it will be a big help,” she added.