2023: Ellie Kittrell

A photo of a smiling woman in a black jacket

On September 27, 2023, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Knox County had the honor of recognizing the work and passion of Ellie Kittrell, Director of Early Care and Education Systems at United Way of Greater Knoxville. Prior to her work with United Way, Ellie was the co-founder and Executive Director of Muse Knoxville. She serves as a Bright Start TN fellow and is working with Tennesseans for Quality Early Education to facilitate Knoxville-Knox County's first-ever strategic plan for children birth through third 3rd grade, recently launched as the Bright Steps Action Plan. 

Ellie and members of her family and team pose for a photo before the luncheon
Bonny Naugher, left, presents Ellie Kittrell, right wearing a blazer and a Live United tee shirt, with the Seeds of Literacy award
Senator Massey, left, holds a green folder with a letter of recognition from the Senator's Office for Ellie Kittrell, right.
Small red boxes topped with butterflies and a colorful "thank you" hang tag
Thank you to Ellie and everyone else who made Seeds of Imagination 2023 a day to remember. We are honored to have been able to recognize you, Ellie!
2023 Seeds of Imagination Honoree
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