Dr. Patricia Higgins, Kentucky Reading Project (KRP) director and professional development coordinator, was recently recognized on the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Senate floor with members of the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development (CCLD), where legislators provided a myriad of accolades for the history and work of the CCLD for their 20 years of service.

State Senator Reginald Thomas issued a Senate resolution during the session.  Higgins also received accolades that were expressed by the communications, marketing and promotions director of the CCLD for being “an integral part and a shining example of commitment and quality professionalism as a professional development presenter for the Early Childhood Center and Kentucky Reading Project (EC-KRP) in Wayne County.â€

Higgins is an associate professor in the School of Education at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.