Coffeyville's Parents as Teachers is awarded the Blue Ribbon Status for the second time. Coordinator Leslie Herkleman says this is an endorsement by the Parents as Teachers National Center.

Blue Ribbon Status is reviewed every five years and this is the second time in a row they have received this status. Herkleman, who recently took over as coordinator, says it does feel good to receive this in her first year.

Herkleman says, for those unfamiliar with Parents as Teachers, they look at themselves as a school readiness program.  For those wanting more information or to get involved with Coffeyville PAT contact them at (620)251-1147.