Awards

Fairfax Futures School Readiness Educator Award
In 2009, SHPS Director Debbie Brown received this award, which is given annually to individuals in Fairfax County who inspire others to help young children make successful transitions to elementary school. Debbie Brown was recognized for her commitment to promoting school readiness through her close and constant work with parents and caregivers of small children as well as her participation on a School Readiness Neighborhood Team and a local Fairfax County Public School kindergarten transition team. Fairfax Futures is a non-profit organization that partners with Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax County's Department of Family Services Office for Children, and various members of the business community to encourage dialogue and collaboration on school readiness between early childhood education programs and Fairfax County Public elementary schools.

Parent Cooperative Preschools International
In 2008, Debbie Brown was selected as one of four annual District Award recipients. PCPI, the international "umbrella" organization for cooperative schools, represents over 50,000 families and teachers in its membership throughout the U.S., the U.K. and Canada. Recipients of the award must demonstrate effective leadership at their regional level, dedicated cooperation with parents and teachers, tangible benefits to children, and dedicated commitment to the well being of a parent cooperative school.

In 1998, Diane Kilbourne, Sleepy Hollow's former administrator, also received one of PCPI's annual District Awards for outstanding service and commitment to the cooperative school movement.

Family Friends of Northern Virginia
In 1997, Sleepy Hollow received the Service to Children Education Award from the Family Friends of Northern Virginia for providing a preschool environment that welcomes children of all abilities.

VCPC Outstanding Teacher
In 1996, Ann McBride was chosen as the VCPC Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Mrs. McBride was nominated for her career-long commitment and excellence in teaching young children about the wonders of the natural world.

Child Magazine Outstanding Preschool Teacher in America
In 1995, Debbie Brown was named by Child Magazine as one of the America's Ten Outstanding Preschool Teachers. Mrs. Brown was selected for this extraordinary honor by the internationally acclaimed child psychologist Dr. Stanley Greenspan. Mrs. Brown received special commendation for her work with children with special needs.