Collins Named Husky Hero
Erika Collins, the Before and After Care (BAC) Program Manager and Camp Coordinator at the Little Huskies Learning Center, was named as a Husky Hero for April. Collins, who has been with Hamilton Heights since 2019, is responsible for planning and organizing activities and care for children preschool through sixth grade throughout the school year as well as spring, summer, and fall camps.
Collins was nominated by Emily Wolfington who wrote, “Erika is such an asset to the Hamilton Heights elementary and pre-k program. The fun she provides our children throughout the year (even when school is out at camp) is such a helpful option for our community. How she and her team can keep that many children of varying ages safe, having fun, learning, and organized is a testament to her gift of caring for others. I especially love that she does things like food and household supply drives to help others, makes donation asks to parents without pressure that are effective, and is quick to respond to any request for our kids. I hope she can receive this award as she is worthy of the praise!
“This award means so much because we are being recognized for the difference we are making in the lives of the children we care for,” said Erika Collins who said the recognition was an overwhelming surprise. “The kids are absolutely my motivation in my role here at BAC. Being able to provide them with a fun, safe place to spend their time away from home is what drives us every day. This award will be a great reminder of how this community shows their appreciation and how many families we impact each year. Thank you!”
Sara Cox, Director of the Little Huskies Learning Center, said “Erika eats, sleeps, and breathes Heights!” She has been a true asset to this school since her kids were little. I met her volunteering in our kiddos’ classrooms years ago and she is very active in coaching baseball and other youth sports. When Little Huskies needed someone to reorganize and build the Before and After Care and Vacation Camp program to what it is today, we couldn’t have asked for a better fit!”
“Erika pours her love and care into the students, but also her staff, ensuring that everyone enjoys their time together,” added Cox. “When you consider she has kiddos ALL YEAR LONG, it is quite impressive!”
Congratulations to our April Husky Hero! Thank you, Erika for making an impactful difference in our schools and being a Husky Hero!
Do you know a Husky Hero? Nomination forms and information about this special recognition program for Hamilton Heights employees are available at: https://bit.ly/hhschuskyhero. The Husky Hero Recognition program is made possible through the Hamilton Heights Educational Foundation in partnership with Craig and Amber Bowen (FC Tucker). #hhedfoundation
Photo caption: Erika Collins was selected as the Husky Hero for the month of April. Pictured (front row) BAC students. Back row (l-r): Amber and Craig Bowen (FC Tucker), Erika Collins (BAC), and Melissa Martin (HHEF). Courtesy photo