CKH Staff

Debi Vigilant, Director Debi Vigilant, CKH’s Director has her Masters in Human Development and Early Childhood Education as well as her Director II certification from EEC. She has worked with children of all ages in one capacity or another for thirty years. Debi enjoys walking and playing with her two pups, and traveling to visit with family and friends.

Maureen Rayne Maureen Rayne, CKH’s Lead Preschool teacher has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and her lead preschool EEC certification. Maureen has been working with preschool children for twelve years and she enjoys spending time with her family and loves the beach!

Robin Larkham Robin Larkham, CKH’s Site Coordinator has worked with young children in one capacity or another for over twenty years and has her EEC preschool lead teacher certification. Robin’s teaching hours are predominantly in the school age program though she helps with administration for the whole “House.” She finds time to workout at the gym and drives her classic Mustang, two of her favorite pastimes.

Marie Silva Marie Silva has her BA in elementary education and her preschool lead teacher certification from EEC. Marie works in the preschool covering the late afternoon hours during the school year and full time over the summer. Marie enjoys going out with friends and travels to visit her three grandchildren whenever she gets the chance.

Kim Proulx My name is Kim Proulx and I am so pleased to be a new staff member at Carlisle Kids House. I have worked exclusively with toddlers twelve out of my fifteen years teaching young children. I love this age group! It is both a very challenging and rewarding age, and each day is filled with adventure working and playing with them. I live in Chelmsford and enjoy hiking, cooking, and traveling with my family, who includes a husband and six year old daughter.

Colleen Laliberte Colleen Laliberte works as a teacher in our preschool and school age programs. She is fluent in ASL, has a BS in Elementary Education and is working towards her MA Teachers license in Early Childhood Education. She lives in Chelmsford with her two children and husband who fill up her free time!

Mike McCormack My name is Mike McCormack and I am a Carlisle resident. My younger sister attended CKH Preschool and both my younger brother and I have performed community service hours at CKH. I am a junior at CCHS. I have also been an assistant softball coach and enjoy working with younger school age children. I like helping children have fun in a safe environment where they learn how to enjoy working cooperatively with friends and pursuing their own interests. I also enjoy music and have my own radio show at CCHS. I play the piano, trombone and guitar.

Jessica Karelas My name is Jessica Karelas. I graduated from Winchester High School and will be attending New England School of Photography in the fall of 2012. Throughout my high school years I was a part of Connect and Commit, working with younger students of Winchester. I adore children and like getting to know and help them. I also work as a freelance photographer, photographing bands, fashion and everything in between. I have a real passion for travel and can’t wait to see the rest of the world someday.

Sue Heider, Assistant Administrator I live in Tewksbury with my two sons, JJ who attends Merrimack College and Eric who attends Tewksbury High School. My early career began at Kindercare Learning Center as teacher of the 3 year old group. I transitioned into the insurance industry for 5 years and I have been a business manager for the past 20 years. I enjoy my new role at CKH as it allows me to interact more with the children and their families.

Before being hired, all of our staff are CORIED and SORIED (state criminal investigation tools used to check the background and criminal records of applicants). No one is hired until the CORI/SORI comes back from the state, attesting that the applicant is free from charges and investigations relating to the safety and well being of children. Within three months of being hired, all of our staff are adult and pediatric certified in CPR and First Aid by an American Red Cross Trainer. We are re-certified in CPR on a yearly basis, and First Aid on a bi-yearly basis.

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