The Dr. Sherrill Brown Award of Distinction recognizes the outstanding historical contributions of an educator and leader in Alberta’s early learning and child care community. This award was established to honour those who have demonstrated excellence, leadership and advocacy in early learning and child care over a significant period of time.
The AECEA Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Carol Sullivan is the 2024 recipient of this award.
Carol Sullivan exemplifies the commitment to children, families, educators and the child care profession that Sherrill deeply valued. Through advocacy, Carol demonstrates a true concern for children and families and a commitment to advancing the Early Learning and Child Care workforce. Carol has supported and influenced the early learning community by holding leadership roles with the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta (AECEA) and the Child Care Association For Resources to Administrators (CAFRA). In her six years with AECEA, Carol took on many roles, including treasurer and AECEA chair. She provided support not only to her fellow board members but also to the AECEA staff.
Carol has inspired many educators through her roles as a sessional instructor in the Early Learning and Child Care program at MacEwan University and a pedagogical partner with the Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Enhancement (ARCQE). Carol mentored and supported numerous early childhood educators to gain additional certification and improve their professional practice through reflection and professional dialogue. As Early Childhood Services Director, Carol was instrumental in Terra Centre for Teen Parents being selected as a pilot site for the province-wide initiative for the development of Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Child Care Framework for Alberta. Carol also developed an internal Curriculum Facilitator role within Terra Centre. The first of its kind in response to the changing landscape of ELCC!
Carol Sullivan stands out as a true leader in Alberta, and Sherrill would be very pleased with her accomplishments.
Our sincere congratulations on behalf of the AECEA board, staff, members, and community. ELCC is better for the work you have offered.