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Meet the teachers 2009-10

Megan Donahue - Welcome to a new school year at NCP! My name is Megan Donahue, and I am the co-teacher for the 2.9 class with Joan Marsden. This is my second year teaching at NCP. My children Colleen 12, Caitlin 10 and Tommy 7 are all alumni of the preschool. When I am not at school, I'm busy with my children's activities, being a Girl Scout Leader, or driving for Meals-on-Wheels. I enjoy skiing, warm sunny beach days and reading. I am very excited for the school year with our beautiful, fresh and cheery new classrooms and friends!

Joan Marsden - Joan is new to NCP and joins Mrs. Donahue in the 2.9 class. She lives in Norfolk with her husband Jeff and children Tommy 6 and Julia 4. Julia is currently in the 4-day program and Tommy is an alumni. Joan has 11 years experience and holds a BS in Elementary Ed. And M.Ed in Special Education. She is looking forward to a wonderful school year!

Michelle Dunn - My name is Michelle Dunn and I teach a 2 and 3-day class upstairs with Holly Casey. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and this will be my ninth year at NCP! I've lived in Norfolk for over 20 years with my wonderful husband Michael and our four boys Justin 24, Patrick 20, Christopher 19 and Ryan 13. Three of our boys are NCP alumni! As always, I 'm looking forward to another exciting year working with the children and families at NCP.

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, Patrick, Greg and Reid. In her spare time Holly enjoys reading, playing sports and gardening.

Pam Tomsik - I teach in the 3-day extended class this year. I live in Norfolk with my husband, Scott, our 12-year-old daughter Caroline and our cats Lucy and Linus. I have my BA from Stonehill College with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in reading. I have taught for the past 21 years at the early childhood level and truly love the energy and creativity that pre-schoolers bring to my day. I enjoy reading a good book, visiting places up north and spending time with my family and friends. I look forward to my seventh year at NCP!

Vickie Dunne - Vickie returns to Norfolk Cooperative Preschool for her tenth 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 and Elizabeth, and enjoys reading, gardening, and cooking.

Karen Murphy - Hi, my name is Karen Murphy and this will be my fifth year teaching at NCP. I received my bachelor's degree from St. Anslem College. I live in West Mansfield with my husband, Mike our three children Meghan, a freshman at Boston College, Kayla, a freshman at Ursuline Academy and Peter an eighth grader at Qualter's Middle School in Mansfield and our very cute black lab, Dublin. I am really excited about the upcoming school year and look forward to sharing and educational, fun-filled year with your 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 returns to the program with Miss Bowley. 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 over fifteen years and enjoys music and movement. Teri lives in Norfolk with her husband John their two sons Jake and Tim and their 100 pound black lab, Bailey. When she is not at school you may just find her at the stables riding her trusting friend Buddy the quarter horse. Teri is looking forward to another fun and rewarding year with the children!

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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