WHO WE ARE

  Jacqueline P. Crawford
                             Executive Director

Jacqueline Crawford was appointed Executive Director of Newark Preschool Council in February 2008. She has more than 20 years of experience in a variety of teaching, government and management positions.

She began her career as a teacher after completing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Hampton University , Hampton Virginia and a masters' degree in Education from Howard University, Washington, DC.  Jackie began to dedicate her efforts to youth and families, as a teacher in the District of Columbia Public Schools, Baltimore City Public Schools, where she served as team leader in what was then the innovative concept of “team teaching in open-spaced classrooms” for second grade students. (more)

 

 

 

Thank you to all who participated in the   
African American Heritage Parade
it was a success!

Summer discovery 2008
This year’s summer program at Newark Preschool Council will focus on science. (more info)

Preschool Family Fun and Fitness Day
Saturday, June 14, 2008
JFK Recreation Center
211 W. Kinney St.
Newark, NJ
10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Day of Beautification 
Saturday, March 29, 2008
We  would like to extend our appreciation to Columbia University Alumni, volunteers, and staff for making our event a huge success.  Thanks again!
Click here to see (pictures) from the event.

PNC Grow Up Great
We have received a grant from PNC Bank that will help us enhance our math instruction in all of our Head Start classrooms.

" PNC Grow Up Great " focuses on mathematics instruction.  It seeks to enhance math curriculum content, increase teacher's opportunities for professional development, help parents partner with classroom teachers with home activities that mirror what is learned in school, and ultimately to positively impact the math outcomes for children. (more)

 

 

COMMUNITY

Read the latest issue of Head Start family, the official newsletter of the Newark Preschool Council.  
Classes are already filling up for September so enroll your child today.  Explore Five Great Reasons for enrolling. (Requires Acrobat Reader).