The Schools of Melrose, Massachusetts Early Childhood Center

Franklin Early Childhood Center

Staff Directory


Franklin Early Childhood Center Staff

  • Jenny Corduck, Director
  • Raine Basteri & Maura Conlan, Administrative Assistants
  • Robin Adams, School Nurse
  • Ed Mrozowoski, Custodian
  • Renee Sousa & Ellen Stanton, Driveway Paraprofessionals

Teaching Staff

Pre-K Program

  • Kathy Bishop (teacher), Nancy Meehan (Title I teacher)  & Carolyn Munday (paraprofessional)
  • Mary Dahlquist (teacher) & Melissa Maffie (paraprofessional)
  • Lisa Bernardino (teacher), Emily Young (Title I Teacher) & Marybeth Kiley (paraprofessional)
  • Janice Papalegis (teacher) & Christine Mele (paraprofessional)

Pre-School Program

  • Heather Wells (teacher) & Nancy Williams (paraprofessional)
  • Jaye McGillicuddy (teacher) & Julie Gage (paraprofessional)
  • Janet Bright (teacher) & Kathy Joyal (paraprofessional)

Multi-Age Program

  • Andrea Serino (teacher) & Leyman Love Murphy and Nancy Fowke (paraprofessionals)
  • Becca Kaufmann (teacher) & Patrice Maxwell, Suanne Garnier and Kathie Boisvert (paraprofessional)
  • Stephanie O'Brien (teacher), Nancy Nazarro, Jeannie McNeely & Kelli Connelly (paraprofessionals)
  • Darlene Cianci and Amy Mack (paraprofessionals)
  • Christine Bossalini (teacher), Anne Healy (Title I Teacher) & Lori Briatico (paraprofessional)
  • Marie Tirone (teacher) & Denise Siggins (paraprofessional)
  • Angela Mioglionico (teacher) & Carolyn Duffy (paraprofessional)
  • Janet Bright (teacher) & Kathy Joyal (paraprofessional)
Specialists
  • Educational Team Facilitator:  Donna Rosso
  • Special Education Teacher:  Shannon Girard
  • Speech Staff:  Caren McDonough, Jenn Calabrese, Michelle Theodore & Laura Boardman
  • Occupational Therapist Staff:  Kathleen Leary and Annmarie Service
  • Physical Therapist Staff:  Elena Govostes and Sheila Kelly
  • School Psychologist:  Jaime Hickey
  • School Social Worker:  Kerri Valcour 





Important Dates:

Pre-Registration for new families 
for the 2012 - 2013 school year:  On-line pre-registration is open now until 11:00 pm on Sunday, January 29th.  Why pre-register?  Pre-registering will expedite your visit during the registration process as there will be no registration forms to fill out.  Please note that pre-registration does not guarantee a spot for your child.

Wednesday, February 1st:  Registration for incoming families at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School from 4:00 - 7:00pm.   

Monday, February 20 - Friday, February 24th:  School is closed for the February Break

March 15:  Tuition Due

Friday, April 6th:  School closed for Good Friday observance.

Monday, April 16th - Friday, April 20th:  School is closed for the April break.

Monday, May 28th:  School closed in observance of Memorial Day.



School Closing/Delayed Openings:  If there is inclement weather that causes a delayed opening in Melrose, school will open two hours later than the usual start time.  In that event there will be no classes that normally meet from 9:00 - 12:00 (Preschool, five day Pre-K or 1/2 day multi-age).  All day Multi-Age and four day Pre-K classes will be held.  Multi-Age (8:25 - 2:10) classes will start at 10:25 and four day Pre-K classes will start at 11:00.  All will end at their regular times.  If school is canceled for inclement weather, information is communicated through our Connect-Ed system.  It can also be found on the following Radio and TV stations:  Radio:  WBZ, WRKO, WCVB.  TV:  4, 5, 7 and 25.  Updated information can be found on the Melrose Schools home page. 


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