Nebraska Extension’s Cultivating Healthy Intentional Mindful Educators (CHIME) program was recently recognized as the 3rd place central region winner of the “Program Excellence Through Research Award” by the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS). This award emphasizes the use of research results to improve existing or develop new programs.
CHIME teaches childcare providers how to incorporate mindfulness into their teaching and caregiving. Extension statewide team members contributing to the CHIME program and credited with the award included three staff members in Lancaster County: Extension Educator Jaci Foged, Extension Educator Hayley Jackson and support staff member Karen Wedding.