Our Staff
The administrators and teachers in the Jeanne M. Canelli Child Development Lab are all licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) and certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
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Dr. Marlene Correia, Director Marlene is an Assistant Professor in the Education Department and Director of the Jeanne M. Canelli Child Development Lab. She holds a Doctorate in Language Arts and Literacy from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Marlene has worked for seventeen years as a classroom teacher, special educator, mentor teacher, and university instructor in undergraduate and graduate teacher education. Prior to coming to Framingham State College, Marlene was a Kindergarten teacher for the Dighton-Rehoboth Public Schools. Marlene has presented at local, national, and international conferences and is the co-author of a book on mentoring beginning teachers. |
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Mrs. Valerie Hytholt, Associate Director/AM Lead Teacher Valerie is Associate Director and AM Lead Teacher. In addition, she will assist with the PM class. Valerie completed Framingham State College's Post Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program in Early Childhood Education. She holds the Initial teaching license in Early Childhood Education (PreK-2) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She also holds Lead Teacher and Director certifications from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. |
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Mrs. Joan (Joni) Theodoss, PM Lead Teacher Joni is Lead Teacher for the afternoon class and will be assisting with the morning class. She completed Framingham State College's Post Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program in Early Childhood Education. Joni holds the Initial teaching license in Early Childhood Education (PreK-2) from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and she holds Lead Teacher certification from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. |