ATLANTA – State Representative Scott Hilton (R-Peachtree Corners) recently celebrated Georgia’s Pre-K Week by reading to students at Highlands Preschool in House District 48. As part of Georgia Pre-K Week, Rep. Hilton read “Pete the Cat” to a classroom of preschoolers on October 4, 2023.
“Early education and literacy are the foundation to all future learning,” said Rep. Hilton. “As Vice-Chairman of the House Education Committee, I am passionate about providing students and families with a world class education. Georgia’s Pre-K program places our next generation of students on a pathway for success, and it was truly an honor to read to this fantastic group of students.”
This year’s Georgia Pre-K week took place from October 2 – 6, 2023, and provides an opportunity for legislators and leaders around the state to visit with and read a children’s book to students in Pre-K classrooms within their local communities. This engagement gives state leaders a first-hand experience into the early education classroom.
Launched 12 years ago, Georgia Pre-K Week celebrates Georgia’s nationally recognized Pre-K Program, which has educated more than 2 million of Georgia’s youth since it began in 1992. Each year, Georgia Pre-K Week is organized by Bright from the Start: the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning and Voices for Georgia’s Children and supported by more than 20 child-focused partner organizations.
For more information about Georgia Pre-K Week, please click here.
*Editor’s note: A photo of Rep. Hilton’s visit at Highlands Preschool is attached.
Representative Scott Hilton represents the citizens of District 48, which includes portions of Fulton and Gwinnett counties. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2016 and re-elected in 2022 and currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Creative Arts & Entertainment and Education committees. He also serves on the Public Health and Urban Affairs committees.
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