Jessica Nehmer of Southwick receives early childhood education award at Elms College

CHICOPEE, MA (05/19/2010)(readMedia)-- Jessica Nehmer of Southwick, Massachusetts, received the Sheila Tully Memorial Award at Elms College's annual Honors Convocation.The award is in memory of Sheila Tully, an Elms alumna and early childhood teacher. It is presented to a student who has distinguished herself in early childhood education.

Nehmer was awarded her bachelor of arts degree in early childhood education at Elms Sunday, May 16.

Elms College is a co-educational, Catholic college offering a liberal arts curriculum that gives students multiple perspectives on life. Founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Elms College has a tradition of educating reflective, principled, and creative learners, who are rooted in faith, educated in mind, compassionate in heart, responsive to civic and social obligations, and capable of adjusting to change without compromising principle.