Welcome Letter from Father Jim

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Tuition Letter (January 2012)

 

Our Programs are based on the philosophy that children learn best by having an enriched environment in which to play, experiment, manipulate objects and socialize with their peers and adults. We are a faith based program, and we welcome families of all faith traditions.

Children are actively involved in a variety of activities which are carefully designed to help them develop the skills necessary to prepare them for Kindergarten.  We accomplish this in a nurturing, respectful, and friendly atmosphere.  It is our intent to create an learning environment where the children feel safe and are encouraged to be comfortable, to ask questions, make choices, and freely express themselves.

At CTK, we are open 12 months per year, from 7:30 am-5:30 pm.  Opportunities for early childhood education are available in our:

• Nursery Programs for 3 year olds
• Pre-Kindergarten Programs for 4 year olds
• Preschool Childcare Services (Academically based curriculum for 3's & 4's;  full & part time options; open year round)
• Summer Enrichment Programs

Contact Us:
For more information and to receive a registration packet please call 518-456-5400, write to us at 20 Sumter Avenue, Albany, NY 12203, or stop in for a visit and tour of the center.

We are open year round and welcome visitors to take a look at our facility and meet the
faculty members.

Our Staff:

Stacie Boelkins, Director
B.A. Psychology; strong background in Early Childhood Administration and working with children and families in not-for profit programs

Edmund Brown – Teacher – Building & Grounds Supervisor
B.S. Physical Education
Teacher M.S. Physical Education
Certification area: P.E. Grades K-12
Ed is in his 29th year working at CTK.

Milissa Cantanucci – Teacher - Nursery & Pre- Kindergarten
Pre-K/Nursery Associates Degree Early Childhood
Honor/Recognition: WNYT Chan. 13 Educator of the Week,
State Farm Insurance Teacher recognition
After teaching in Albany Diocesan schools for 10 years Milissa is in her 3nd year at CTK.

Fr. Jim Fitzmaurice - Pastor
B.A. History; M.A. Educational Psychology, M. Div.
Fr. Jim was ordained in 1984 and was named Pastor at CTK in 2007.

Jean Gaul – Early Childhood Director/Teacher
Early Childhood B.S. Elementary Education
Director/Teacher Masters in Reading
Certification in Elementary Ed. N-8

Janice Stevens – Teacher – Pre- Kindergarten
Pre-K teacher B.A. History
M.L.A. – Public Policy Admin.
Has been certified in History/Social Studies 6-12
Additional Professional development credits in Early Childhood/Pre-K Education
She has been at CTK for over 11 years

Classroom Aides:

Aparna Aitch
B.A. and M.A. in Philosophy
Teacher Assistant Certification
4th year @ CTK

Karen Hanley
Associates Degree Early Childhood
Additional two years of Liberal Arts coursework
Honor/Recognition: President's Award, HVCC
Karen is in her 12th year at CTK

Janet Ising
Has been an Aide here for 13 years. She also volunteered for 13 years as
a Catechist in our Faith Formation program

Renee Lussier
Currently attending HVCC, and has volunteered as a teacher's assistant at the Knox Nursery school as well as provided childcare for families for several years.

Julia Murphy
Julia has 3 years experience as a Teacher’s Assistant working with children in a Montessori program and many years working with young people.

Linda Padula has many years experience working with children and has  volunteered for many years as a Catechist in our Faith Formation program

Alyssa Bencivengo holds a M.S. in Early Childhood Education and has two years experience working with Preschool aged children