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Meet the teachers 2007-08

Megan Donahue - Megan is the assistant teacher for the two day 2.9 class with Laurie Hayes. Megan lives in Norfolk with her husband Ed and their children: Colleen (11), Caitlin (9) and Tommy (5). All three are alumni of NCP! Megan is attending Dean College to gain her certification in Early Childhood Education. She is very excited to be at NCP and is looking forward to a fantastic school year.

Laurie Hayes - Laurie is the new teacher in the 2.9 classroom. She has been working with children for over 15 years. Laurie is looking forward to a wonderful year with your children. Laurie lives in Norfolk with her husband Dan and children Kasi (15) and Jamie (4). Jamie attends the 3-day morning program with Mr. Dunn and Mrs. Casey.

Michelle Dunn - Michelle teaches both a 3-day and 2-day class this year. This is her Eighth year at NCP, and she looks forward to another fun and exciting year with the children. She and her husband Michael have lived in Norfolk for over 19 years, and have four boys - Justin (23), Patrick (19), Christopher (17), and Ryan (12). Her family enjoys watching Chris and Ryan play football, playing with their two black labs, Dakota and Maggie, and heading off to N.H. for a weekend with family and friends.

Holly Casey - Holly joins Mrs. Dunn in the 2 and 3-day class. Holly has her Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education. She lives in Norfolk with her husband Geoff and their four children Emily (14), Patrick (12), Greg (9) and Reid (6). In her spare time Holly enjoys reading, playing sports and gardening.

Pam Tomsik - Pam teaches 3-day extended class with Jean Ricker this year. She lives in Norfolk with her husband, Scott, their 11- year-old daughter, Caroline, and two cats, Lucy and Linus. She enjoys reading, bike riding, and spending time with family. This is her sixth year at NCP. Pam is looking forward to working with the children and having fun!

Jean Ricker - Jean returns for her Fourth year at the Norfolk Cooperative Preschool. She is the co-teacher in the 3-day extended class with Pam Tomsik. She is currently enrolled at Framingham State College pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education. She lives in Millis with her husband Mark and two sons, Jesse and Alec. Jean is excited for a great year of fun with the children!

Vickie Dunne - Vickie returns to Norfolk Cooperative Preschool for her ninth year, and is co-teaching the 2-day morning class and 3-day morning class with Karen Murphy. She has a BA in Psychology and over 25 years experience working with children, parents, and staff. She lives in Franklin with her husband, Harry, and two daughters, Sarah (18) and Elizabeth (14), and enjoys reading, gardening, and cooking.

Karen Murphy - Karen returns for her fourth year teaching at NCP. She received her bachelor's degree from St. Anselm College and EEC certified preschool teacher with six years of teaching experience. She is certified in child CPR and First Aid. She lives in West Mansfield with her husband, Mike, their three children, Meghan (16), Kayla (13), and Peter (11), and their very cute black lab, Dublin. Karen is very excited about the school year and looks forward to sharing an educational, fun-filled year with the children.

Marilyn Bowley - Marilyn returns to the NCP this year in the 4-day program, and the Wednesday, Friday Stay and Play Program. Her experience and education background is in Early Childhood Education as Director, and she has taught Kindergarten, Pre-Kindergarten and Nursery school for more than 25 years. She lives in Norfolk in a home in which five generations of her family have resided. She hopes to help provide children with a fun, rewarding, and positive preschool experience.

Teri Carman - Teri is new to the program as Miss Bowley's assistant teacher. She has an Associates degree in Child Studies, a Bachelors degree in Sociology, and a Masters degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Teri has worked with children for seven years and enjoys music and movement. Teri lives in Norfolk with her husband and she has two sons off at college. Teri is excited to begin working with the great children of Norfolk.

TESTIMONIALS

"My children have enjoyed their time at the Norfolk Cooperative Preschool. We've formed great friendships with parents and staff members. We'll miss being involved next year, but you will see us again. Thank you for helping to enrich their minds!" - The Wilson Family, Walpole Residents "The teachers are fabulous, very experienced, sensitive, nurturing and creative." - The Longmoore Family, Norfolk Residents "I've always admired the cooperative model for early education where parents have direct input in their child's away-from-home education. I was thrilled that Norfolk had a cooperative preschool option, and selected it for our son. The Norfolk Cooperative Preschool has provided him with a comfortable and nurturing environment where he can explore his creativity, develop relationships within the community, and learn while he is having fun. We are impressed with the teacher/student ratio, and the teaching staff who offer many years in early childhood education and longevity at NCP". - Maryellen Horgan-Currier, Norfolk Resident "We live in Franklin and we decided to send our children to Norfolk Cooperative Preschool. As parents, we like that cooperative education gives us the opportunity to get to know our child's classmates and teachers, and lets us take part in the classroom experience. The Preschool believes in celebrating all holidays and that has given our children the opportunity to learn about their classmates' holiday traditions. The Preschool takes advantage of what Norfolk has to offer by taking local field trips. Preschool has been a positive experience for our children and as parents we always felt that we were leaving our children in very good hands. Norfolk Cooperative Preschool is worth the drive from Franklin!" - The McCluskey Family, Franklin Residents "My family has been a part of NCP for the past five years. I can't say enough about the preschool. All three of my children have attended the school and we have fully enjoyed the experience. My kids especially love all the field trips and enrichment activities. The teachers are always so patient and dedicated. It has been a wonderful foundation for their future school years." - Maureen Molloy, Franklin Resident "Norfolk Cooperative Preschool has an outstanding program. The teachers are fun, enthusiastic, and very innovative. Since it's a parent cooperative preschool, I can volunteer to help in class, which gives me the chance to see the different activities that my children are involved in. Just as importantly, it lets me see how they interact with their friends and teachers in a school setting. My kids have flourished under the Norfolk Cooperative Preschool program; they've had a lot of fun, while developing a love of learning. I continue to be impressed with the teachers, the wide variety of activities, and the learning and care that the school provides for my children." - L.A. Colvin, Walpole Resident

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