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 17, 2025
  • Winter – January 30, 2026
  • Spring – May 1, 2026

Parent/Guardian/Family Engagement Days

Friday, August 15, 2025

Friday, September 19, 2025

Friday, October 24, 2025

Friday, November 21, 2025

Friday, December 19, 2025

Friday, January 16, 2026

Friday, February 20, 2026

Friday, March 27, 2026

Friday, April 17, 2026

Friday, May 15, 2026

Contact Information

 

  • Dr. Delilah Krasch, Director of Early Childhood

 

  • Dr. Kathleen O’Hara, Instructional Coordinator

 

  • Christina Dumas, Instructional Coordinator 

 

 

 

  • Edward Sikora, Instructional Coordinator

 

  • Amanda Dobbyn, Family Engagement Coordinator