welcome
It is our goal to work with families and assist children to develop socially, cognitively, physically and emotionally while fostering a positive self-image and love for learning that will help them succeed in our program, in public school and later in life.
Dedicated Educators
Our Teachers assess the progression of language and literacy, cognition and general knowledge, critical thinking, approaches toward learning, physical well-being and motor development along with social-emotional development of our children.
Our Approach
Berkshire County Head Start’s health and safety focus encompasses early detection, screening, preventive health education, and assisting children and families with obtaining a primary medical and dental home.
staff highlights
Beverly mcdermott
Beverly mcdermott
Beverly mcdermott
"Where, you might ask, do the children have fun?
Why in the safety of Meadow Lane classroom one,
At Headstart, Beverly is a preschool teacher,
On Monday through Friday you would be sure to reach her!
Well one would never dare ask a woman her age,
Since the number would not be a relevant gauge,
She’s young at heart and you wouldn’t be shocked a
"Where, you might ask, do the children have fun?
Why in the safety of Meadow Lane classroom one,
At Headstart, Beverly is a preschool teacher,
On Monday through Friday you would be sure to reach her!
Well one would never dare ask a woman her age,
Since the number would not be a relevant gauge,
She’s young at heart and you wouldn’t be shocked at the truth,
That her years at Headstart is now forty-two!
Of the endless joys that the children bring,
Their unconditional love is her favorite thing,
The best part of the job, what truly seals the deal,
Is that the kids give their love no matter how they may feel.
When the Spring comes, the creativity flows,
Ideas merge and the excitement grows,
As sculptures and paintings are hung in the neat rows,
The children have great pride in their yearly Art Show,
Throughout the building they display their creations,
And their families arrive and beam with elation,
Everyone is aware Beverly
was trained as a dancer,
Does she have a little unknown passion? She’s quick to answer:
She’s inspired by the infinite galaxy,
And finds peace in the stars and their magical energy! "
Sheila Toomey
Beverly mcdermott
Beverly mcdermott
"When I am asked about what I love most about my job, I have a hard time answering. Meeting with parents and guiding them through difficult times and decisions and seeing the results of positive referrals that impact families, makes my heart sing. I particularly love seeing the day to day operation of the program with staff feeling and be
"When I am asked about what I love most about my job, I have a hard time answering. Meeting with parents and guiding them through difficult times and decisions and seeing the results of positive referrals that impact families, makes my heart sing. I particularly love seeing the day to day operation of the program with staff feeling and believing in their profession, watching their work unfold into outstanding and rewarding results in education, health, family engagement, social/emotional development, safety and transportation."
Carrie dupuis
Beverly mcdermott
Carrie dupuis
"The thing I love most about my job is the overall connection I have with everyone in the agency. I have the opportunity to work closely with every aspect of the program, from doing in takes with the FA's, helping out the teachers in the classrooms, doing screenings and greeting the parents/guardians and children each morning. Some of the
"The thing I love most about my job is the overall connection I have with everyone in the agency. I have the opportunity to work closely with every aspect of the program, from doing in takes with the FA's, helping out the teachers in the classrooms, doing screenings and greeting the parents/guardians and children each morning. Some of the most memorable times I have are just sitting in the classrooms and reading a story or running around the gym with the kiddos."