…Early Childhood Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dana has held key leadership roles, including serving as Co-Head of School at The Common School in Amherst, MA, where she…
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Emily Koester
Emily Koester, M.Ed, ECMH-E® has over 25 years of experience working with children and families in both schools and the community. As the former CPC Coordinator in Gill-Montague, Emily may…
Emerging America shares stories of advocacy
…engagement projects. Rich Cairn, Director of Emerging America at CES, began his career with the National Youth Leadership Council in Minnesota focused on service learning, and it was this work…
Monte’s March
…a small caravan of musicians and supporters trailing behind him. Earlier that morning, Jake and other HEC Academy students walked several miles with Belmonte through Amherst. Collaborative students were easy…
Northampton Public Schools receive FRESH grant
…for students to learn about nutrition.” “Building the capacity of schools to offer healthier meal choices and teaching children about those choices will improve students’ health now and well into…
Denae Kessel Dostal
Denae Kessel Dostal has been a Physical Education & Health teacher in the Gateway Regional School District since 2008. Denae holds a Doctorate in Health Science and Exercise Leadership from…
Susan Milstein
…of Physical Education and Health Education at Springfield College. Dr. Milstein is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist who has presented nationally and internationally on a variety of health topics….
Steering Committee Retreat
On Monday, June 24, adult members of the SPIFFY Steering Committee joined with members of the newly-formed SPIFFY Youth Steering Committee for an evening retreat to discuss school mental health…
Attleboro youngsters prepare for school with local/state program
…Attleboro YMCA joined forces with the state Department of Early Education and Care and United Way of Massachusetts Bay to expand and enhance summer programs for youngsters. As families prepared…
Diane Long
…last seven years. She began as an Instructional Coach within the Department of Youth Services, County Houses of Correction, and Department of Mental Health supporting teachers and students and has…