Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 Back to School Veterans Early Learning Center prepares for the new school year; eight new educators join the school staff By Tara Vocino V eterans Early Learning Center teachers were busy preparing their classroom on Monday morning for the start of a new school year next week. Principal Michael Mondello said he and the school staff are excited to have eight new educators joining the Veterans Early Learning Center family, which serves Saugus students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade. “The new staff come from different experiences and are 8 Norwood St. Everett (617) 387-9810 Open Tues. - Sat. at 4:00 PM Closed Sun. & Mon. Announcing our Classic Specials Dine In Only: * FREE Salad with purchase of Entree, Tuesdays & Wednesdays * Cheese Pizza - Only $10 Catch ALL The Live Sports Action On Our Large Screen TV’s Scan & Follow Us on Facebook! all eager to start a new chapter in their teaching/learning careers,” Mondello said in an interview this week. “We currently have one educator from Saugus who is brand new to teaching and to our preschool program.” Although the school will not feature any new programs or curriculum this year, the staff has adopted three new curricula over the first four years, so they are eager to use their experience and curricular knowledge to enhance learning experiences, deepen instructional routines and facilitate high levwww.810bargrille.com Aluminum Aluminum Everett Supplies 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Celebrating 66 Years in Business! •Vinyl Siding Decks • • •Carpentry Work •Decks • Replacement Windows Carpentry Work • • • Fully Insured Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com Free Estimates Fully Licensed • Roong •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roong Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! els of learning. “The biggest challenge will be supporting our new staff and ensuring they have the tools and knowledge to deliver a high-quality instructional learning experience for all students,” Mondello said. First grade teacher Amanda Jacquier, who is in her second year teaching in Saugus, said it’s the best district that she has worked in, since coming from Connecticut. “I have support from administrators and teachers here,” Jacquier said. “I love to see students grow in their own way as individuals.” First grade inclusion teacher Heather Karland, 23, who came from Sunderland EleSCHOOL | SEE PAGE 15 First grade teacher Heather Karland, 23, aims for her students to be successful in today’s society. She is shown hanging up a word wall. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) First grade teacher Amanda Jacquier is shown in her classroom with Veterans Early Learning Center Principal Michael Mondello; she looks forward to seeing students grow as individuals this year, adding that it’s the best district she has worked in. (Saugus Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) Summer is Here!
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