With parents getting ready to send their little ones off to school, some for the first time, Nick Jr. Family magazine takes a look at some of the 
country's most outstanding pre-school educators in its September issue, on sale August 15. Selected from over 500 nominees from parents 
and education experts nationwide, these 11 inspiring teachers prove that great educators really do help shape great students.

"Because pre-school is such a crucial part of a child's development process, Nick Jr. Family Magazine wanted to celebrate some of the top
achievers in early childhood education," said Editor-in-Chief Freddi Greenberg. "Parents and pre-school educators essentially share the same
goal-identifying and nurturing a child's strengths and love of learning. As parents get ready to send kids back to school, preschool teachers can be
parent's partners in providing the know-how to help unlock the mystery and magic behind social, intellectual and emotional learning for their
children."a

The top preschool educators were chosen from nominations submitted by parents from all across the country. One of the 11 preschool teachers 
chosen to be featured is Connie Coulianos from Hollingworth Preschool at Teachers College, Columbia University. 

This article appeared as a PRNewswire on August 18th, 2006.

Published Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006