My name is Judith Abshire, and I am the Center Director for Tom Rickard Memorial. I have been with Child Care Associates for six years.

I worked in a Head Start program in Oklahoma for 12 years, starting as a Teacher Assistant. I was the Parent Involvement Coordinator for five years, working with the children and their families. Being in this position and seeing the families strive for a better quality of life was a reward in itself. I also spent two years as the Director at a private child care.

I have been blessed by watching my three children become successful adults and be a success in theirs careers, so in turn, I feel fortunate to be able to help my families and the staff I work with to achieve their goals and dreams.