Our Staff

Rosanne K. Phelan is the owner and executive director of the Marblehead Children,s Center and Seaside Nursery School. She holds a master's degree in Early Childhood Education and a bachelor's degree in Education.

Ms. Phelan taught in the Massachusetts public school system before founding Seaside Nursery School with the late Patricia A. Nyberg in 1974. She has worked in the British Infant System, participating in a summer practicum in Oxford, England. She has completed an intensive graduate course in Child Care Design at Harvard and Tufts.

In addition, Ms. Phelan has had extensive experience supervising student teachers, initiating a child care directors support group, and establishing a landmark toddler program.

Ms. Phelan took over the ownership and management of the Marblehead Children's Center in 1986, and has improved and expanded the curriculum based on the philosophy and practice she established at Seaside.

She is currently a member of the Marblehead Rotary Club, the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce, the American Association of University Women, and a trustee of the Marblehead Savings Bank.

Her present interests involve the advancement of autism research. She is contributor to the organization, Autism Speaks.

Rosanne has also written articles in support of all families, working parents and learning. COLUMN-A-plea-on-behalf-of-working-mothers

Toddler Teachers (15 months - 2 years 9 months)

Our toddler caregivers have a combined total of 35 years experience. Annually our personnel go through at least 20 hours of training including First Aid and CPR. With this experience and education behind them, caregivers have the knowledge to plan daily activities that are age appropriate and fun. We expose our toddlers to all areas in the hope that they will reach out and explore on their own. Children thrive when their teachers are deeply interested and committed to each of them.

We work closely with our parents. We believe parents are our partners.

Preschool Teachers

Our preschool caregivers are qualified early childhood professionals who have met or go beyond the strictly enforced state standards. They have been selected not only because of their knowledge and experience in the field of early childhood education, but also because their personal educational philosophy and caring teaching style are compatible with Marblehead Children's Center's approach. Each staff member must also pass a thorough check of personal references, a comprehensive health examination and a rigorous state screening.

We are proud to recongnize the anniversaries of our professional staff. We are fortunate to have dedicated, hard working teachers.

Our 2009 - 2010 Staff

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