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Gorse Profiles
Janna L. Aldrich
Acting Director/ Teacher
Ext. 2039
B.A. Mount Holyoke College
M.Ed. Lesley College
I am interested in facilitating the learning process and
fostering creativity among both children and teachers.
In my work with the Nursery Group at Gorse, I focus on
developing children’s skills, interests, and self-esteem
through active involvement in the curriculum. This year,
I am also serving as a liaison/support person for Psych/Ed
students working at Gorse.
Teacher
Ext. 2039
B.A. Mount Holyoke College
I am interested in fostering social, cognitive,
and creative growth in young children. In
particular, I am interested in how language development
affects the acquisition of these skills.
Teacher
Ext. 2039
BA, Mount Holyoke College
I am interested in issues which pertain to young children's
development, in particular - the influence of listening
skills and affect on the development of children's social
competence. My interests also include exploring the
use of humor as a teaching tool in the early childhood
classroom. In my work with young children, I also struggle
with finding ways to best support them as they encounter
and experience the ever-increasing impact of media and
social violence in their world. Additionally a strong
interest has evolved in learning ways to support young
children with autism and their families as they enter early
childhood programs for the first time.
Associate Director/ Teacher
Ext. 2039
B.S., Wheelock College
M.S., Wheelock College
I am interested in all aspects of preschool
and kindergarten education, especially the development of
positive self-esteem and social competence, emerging literacy,
math, art and music as they relate to the early childhood
curriculum.
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