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The Director has been at CCDC since 1981. She has a Master’s in Early Childhood Education, holds a CT Director’s Credential at the Master level, and a Certificate in Early Education Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

In addition to her educational achievements and extensive experience, Eileen has been involved on local and regional advisory councils and with both public and private organizations dedicated to the care and education of all young children, their families and teachers. She served on the Advisory Board of the Fairfield University Graduate School of Education and Human Development from 2010-2013. In February 2010, Eileen was appointed to the Connecticut Early Childhood Education Cabinet serving until 2021.

Eileen was honored with the Elizabeth Roberts Award by the United Way where they highlighted “Eileen's expertise on Early Childhood Education is an invaluable asset in helping in determining critical needs in the area of early childhood education and developing strategies to address them. A conversation about what is needed to help kids succeed is not complete without the input of Eileen.

• Rondretta: has worked at CCDC since 2005. Rondretta earned a Child Development Associate Credential, specializing in infants and toddlers.
• Dana: was hired in 2022, earned a Bachelor's Degree and has twenty years of experience with infants and young children.
• Fabiana: hired part time in 2021 while enrolled as a student teacher in Human Development and Family Sciences, Early Childhood. She was hired full time in May 2023.
• Grace: was hired in 2021. She has earned an Associate's degree.

• Kelly: was hired in 2013 and holds a Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Relations. She joined CCDC after fifteen years with another early care and education program.
• Emily: was hired in 2017. Emily is completing a CDA and and is completing requirements for an Associate's Degree.
• Jaline: hired in 2022, earned a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Sciences, Early Childhood.
• Renee: was hired in 2023. She earned a Child Development Associate Credential and twelve years of experience in early childhood prior to joining CCDC.

• Jackie: holds a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and has worked at CCDC full time since 2007 and has multiple years of experience working with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
• Alicia: was hired in 2019, holds an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Isabella: was hired in 2021 and earned her Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in Early Childhood. She also completed Field Work and Student Teaching at CCDC while completing her degree.
• Caitlin: was hired in 2021 and earned her Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in Early Childhood. She also completed Field Work and Student Teaching at CCDC while completing her degree.
• Yessica: was hired in 2021. She holds an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and is completing requirements for her Bachelor's Degree.
• Zoe: was hired in 2023. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and is a CCDC graduate.

• Joanne: has worked at CCDC since 1989. Joanne earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English and completed the requirements in graduate school to become a certified teacher, Pre-K to eighth grade.
• Cinthya: began working full time at CCDC in 2018. Cinthya earned her Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in Early Childhood from UConn. She also worked part time at CCDC and completed Field Work and Student Teaching at CCDC while earning her degree.
• Kendall: was hired in 2020 and earned her Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in Early Childhood. She also completed Field Work and Student Teaching at CCDC while earning her degree.
• Monica: was hired in 2022 and earned his Bachelor's in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in Early Childhood. She also completed Field Work and Student Teaching at CCDC while completing her degree.

• Christine: was hired in 2012 and earned an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in Early Childhood.
• Joshua: was hired in 2020, has an Associate's Degree and six years of experience with children prior to joining CCDC.
• Lili: was hired in 2021 and has an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Nicole: was hired in 2021 and has both Associate's and Bachelor's degrees in Early Childhood Education with five years experience prior to joining CCDC.