In every category, Marianne is more than a "5" -- she is a solid "10." For decades, she has had the vision and foresight to collaborate, plan and execute numerous initiatives responsive to the needs of children, families and communities served through Head Start and Early Head Start. When I started as a Head Start Director in 1999, and since that time, she has been more than generous with her time and expertise in mentoring me. She is a role model of best practice throughout New England and nationally. She is a 21st century leader whose use of technology, planning and data-driven decision-making is continually focused on optimizing outcomes for children and families. She has established a level of quality and professionalism, in programming and advocacy, that is to be emulated by all who work in the field of education, health or human services.