Special to TMN
The Hays Area Children’s Center (HACC), a premier child-serving agency in Northwest Kansas, will say goodbye to Executive Director G. Susan Bowles in June and welcome incoming director Michelle Williams in July.
Current Executive Director, G. Susan Bowles, announced that she will retire on June 30, 2018, after more than 30 years of dedicated service to children and families in the region.
“Susan has been an instrumental part of the Hays Area Children’s Center (HACC) for three decades, serving first as a speech therapist and in 2013 she took over as the executive director. In her tenure, Susan has touched the lives of thousands of children and helped them get a positive start in life. We thank her for her service and wish her all the best,” said Kristin Herl, HACC Board President.
Michelle Williams will replace Ms. Bowles, commencing July 1, 2018. “Ms. Williams comes to us from West Elementary School in Goodland, Kansas, where she has served as the principal for the last two years. Ms. Williams’ experience with special education, leadership and educational curriculum will be a great asset for HACC,” Herl said.
“I’ve been privileged to work with so many children and their families through the Hays Area Children’s Center,” Executive Director Susan Bowles said. “My time here has given me the opportunity to gain lifelong friendships and wonderful memories. I send my best wishes to the staff at the Center and continued success in their work to help babies and young children thrive.”
About the Hays Area Children’s Center
Founded in 1966, the Hays Area Children’s Center (HACC) is a nonprofit organization that provides and promotes quality care and educational experiences for young children and families. Because the first years of life are the most crucial stages of development, HACC services help ensure a healthy, positive start for children and their families, primarily in Ellis and Rush counties.
In 2017, HACC served more than 725 children and their families with a range of programs that include free Early Intervention services, developmental screenings, Maternal and Child Health Home Visitor Services for prenatal mothers and post-natal infants and their new parents, and care coordination for children and youth with special health care needs. In addition, HACC provides high-quality daycare for infants through preschoolers and enriched summer camp for K – 5th grade children. Learn more at www.hacc.info.