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Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI)

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Transition to Kindergarten Team Mission

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To create a welcoming, supportive, safe environment where children and families feel comfortable, informed and confident as they transition to kindergarten.

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We strive to foster a love of learning, build social and emotional skills, grow foundational academic skills, and help children transition smoothly into school.

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Whether transitioning to kindergarten from private, public, community child care centers, or other caregiving arrangements, we will work together to ensure every child's success and wellbeing.

Transition to Kindergarten Team Membership

  • Jackie Daniels, HVRSD Associate Director of Student Services

  • Kristen Palatt, HVRSD Asst. Superintendent 

  • Shelley Fachini, HVES Preschool Special Education Coordinator

  • Christine Wentz, HVES Principal

  • Laura Crane, HVES CPPI Preschool Teacher

  • Taylor Wotkowicz, HVES Kindergarten Teacher

  • Robin Poirot, HVES Family Partner

  • Monica Carpenter, Youth Center Inc., Program Director

  • Rosa Hernandez-O'Neil, Youth Center Inc., Asst. Program Director

  • Melissa (Missy) Tarjick, Youth Center Inc., Educator and Family Resource Specialist

  • Hayley Simard, Youth Center Inc., CPPI Preschool Teacher

  • Amanda M, Magic Seasons, Program Director

  • Courtney Peto, Magic Seasons, CPPI Pre-K Teacher

  • Brooke Duprea, Rhythm and Rhyme Child Care Center, Director

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191 Church Street

Cheshire, MA 01225

413.743.3550

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