Since 1958, KCC has helped young children with special needs to learn, grow, and develop their unique abilities. Today, we serve nearly 400 public preschool students every day, while offering vital services for their families, like training, counseling, and access to resources. OUR MISSION KCC provides high quality education services to young children with developmental delays, in partnership with families and communities. Our child-centered, evidence-based instruction prepares each student to enter the New York City public school system in the least restrictive environment possible. We support families with training, guidance, and advocacy, and strengthen our school community through professional development and collaborations with local human service organizations. KCC is also committed to empowering a new generation of early childhood educators through our Grow Your Own Teacher Assistant and Teacher Training Program (GYO). 2020 Annual Report | 19-20 Form 990 GROWING TEACHERS Recognizing the importance of quality teaching staff for young children with special needs, KCC runs a small but mighty training program for aspiring educators. We recruit motivated people of color from our home communities of East Harlem and the Bronx and provide training and financial support to enable them to become certified teacher assistants and teachers. Our Grow Your Own program strengthens communities by providing rewarding career opportunities, and strengthens our school by building a generation of well-trained, committed, and culturally-competent teachers. “ Working with kids feels so much more meaningful and important to me than any other job. I love being able to give back to them and to the community. GYO was truly a blessing. — Workforce Program Graduate Our mission is made possible by our experienced leadership team and our volunteer Board of Directors. Are you interested in a career at KCC? Click here. SENIOR LEADERSHIP Jeanne Alter Executive Director Kristy Chau Education Director: Manhattan Carolyn Cleveland Chief Operating Officer Tristan Dulangon Director of Clinical Services: Physical Therapy / EasyTrac Coordinator Geraldo Feliciano Education Director: Bronx Diane Fitzpatrick Director of Quality Assurance Nancy Hirsch Director of Family Services Brigid McCrory Curriculum Director Mary McKillop Associate Executive Director Victorio Milian Human Resources Consultant Julie Morris Director of Clinical Services: Speech Chaimaa Regragui Director of Clinical Services: Occupational Therapy Bhupendra Shah Director of Finance Joe Spanberger IT Director BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael O'Conor, Chair Randolph Amengual Evan Ennis Joseph Gannon John Gibbons Adam Goldstein Lila Han Vijay Jesrani Andrew Kraus Edward Linden Kenneth Lohsen Clara Ornes Shruti Patel Sal Piscopo Matthew Raimondi Pola Rosen, Ed.D. Melissa Salerno Laura Shanley Monsignor Kevin Sullivan SUBSCRIBE Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. SIGN UP We never share your information. Newsletters are released quarterly. KENNEDY CHILDREN'S CENTER, 2212 3RD AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 100352129889500INFO@KENCHILD.ORG Website Privacy Policy - Donor Privacy Policy - Powered by Squarespace