The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center would like to introduce new staff and staff changes to you as we begin the New Year!  We have been working hard to open spaces for parents/families on our “waiting list”, especially in our Toddler classrooms. In order to do just that, we have moved some staff around and hired new staff in order to extend our child care.  It is my please to introduce these new staff members and some of their background.

Ms. Desiree Manzitto, will be a new lead teacher in the 3-K rooms.  Desiree has her MA degree in Literacy and Cognition from St. Joseph’s College and a BA degree in special education and speech.

Ms. Dawn Haney, will be a teaching assistant in the Toddler rooms. Dawn has supported children at EWECC before and is returning as we expand our Toddler program, adding another classroom.

Ms. Daysi Jimenez, will be co-teaching in the new Toddler classroom.  She has been  working as a TA at the Center in our Toddler program and is now certified as a lead teacher.

Ms. Lydia Bonner, will be replacing our Administrative Assistant, Claire Hopkins, as she returns to Wake Forest to complete her undergraduate work.  Lydia, has been a TA in the Toddler program this fall and has a wonderful background with working in not-for-profit programs.

Ms. Janelle Chavis, will be a part-time TA in the after care program.  Janelle has worked as an early child care provider from the Southampton Public School District.

Darlin Hernadez, is a TA in our half-day 3-K room working with our lead teacher Ms. Jessica Pillco

Hopefully, this will continue the desire to give you “good information” about our wonderful Center as we strive to offer the best for our young children.

-Best, Tim

Timothy C. Frazier, Executive Director