Franklin Children's School Staff
Michele Kane is the Director of Franklin Children's School. She has a degree in Psychology and Education from Westfield State University. Her teaching career began at Franklin Children's School in 2013. Michele has additional experience at an Early Intervention Program as a developmental specialist, childcare centers and is a mom to a 15-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son who both attended Franklin Children's School.
In addition, Franklin Children's School has a staff of highly qualified teachers. The teachers at Franklin Children's School are dedicated to providing a nurturing, positive, and fun school experience for the children. The FCS staff are professionals in the field of childhood education. They are fully trained in child development, continuously updating their training at conferences, workshops and at college level courses. They are loving and caring professionals who foster independence for each child in the classroom. The staff has an average of 16 years of early childhood experience and an average tenure of 14 years with Franklin Children's School and some have been with us for over 25 years.
In addition, Franklin Children's School has a staff of highly qualified teachers. The teachers at Franklin Children's School are dedicated to providing a nurturing, positive, and fun school experience for the children. The FCS staff are professionals in the field of childhood education. They are fully trained in child development, continuously updating their training at conferences, workshops and at college level courses. They are loving and caring professionals who foster independence for each child in the classroom. The staff has an average of 16 years of early childhood experience and an average tenure of 14 years with Franklin Children's School and some have been with us for over 25 years.
Board of directors
The school has a Board of Directors who are made up of school parents and individuals from the community. Their responsibilities are as follows:
- Interpret and uphold by-laws
- Formulate and uphold school policy
- Demonstrate support of school's curriculum and programs
- Review and approve annual budget
- Ensure annual auditing of financial records
- Become continually apprised of enrollment and state regulations
- Establish committees for financial, fundraising, and the growth and development of the school
- Strive for continuous improved communication and the establishment and growth of an open, supportive, and cooperative relationship between home, school, parents/guardians, teachers, and community.
- Establish committees of volunteer parents (non-BOD members) to assist with these responsibilities, as needed.