Early Childhood Department

Early Childhood Staff Resource Page

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning, but for children, play is serious learning.” 
-Mr. Rogers

The mission of the Early Childhood Department is to use research based practices to instill in young children the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to achieve academically by creating positive and engaging environments which provide meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning opportunities and promote independence and problem-solving.

Teaching Strategies® GOLD® Checkpoint Dates

  • Fall – October 9, 2026
  • Winter – January 22, 2027
  • Spring – April 30, 2027

Parent/Guardian/Family Engagement Days

Friday, August 14, 2026

Friday, September 18, 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026

Friday, November 20, 2026

Friday, December 18, 2026

Friday, January 22, 2027

Friday, February 19, 2027

Friday, March 12, 2027

Friday, April 16, 2027

Friday, May 14, 2027

Contact Information

 

  • Dr. Delilah Krasch, Director of Early Childhood

 

  • Amanda Hearon, Director of Early Childhood

 

  • Dr. Kathleen O’Hara, Instructional Coordinator

 

 

 

 

  • Edward Sikora, Instructional Coordinator

 

  • Amanda Dobbyn, Family Engagement Coordinator