Categories Latest News Photos Ella Jenkins Receives Lifetime Achievement Opening Minds Award Post author By Abbe Sparks Post date January 31, 2013 No Comments on Ella Jenkins Receives Lifetime Achievement Opening Minds Award Honored: Children’s Music Legend Ella Jenkins Receives Lifetime Achievement Opening Minds Award from Chicago Metro AEYC for Pioneering Pathways in Music Education for Children. (Left-Right): Two of Chicago’s early childhood education pioneers, Past President of Chicago Metro AEYC Barbara Bowman and Children’s Music Legend Ella Jenkins share stories at a private VIP reception at The Hubbard Inn honoring Jenkins with the first Lifetime Achievement Opening Minds Award. Jenkins was recognized for pioneering pathways in music education for children. Photo credit: Peter Hurley, www.peterhurleyart.com Tags Abbe Sparks Media Relations, Barbara Bowman, children's music education, early childhood education, Ella Jenkins, Lifetime Achievement Opening Minds Award