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Early Childhood Education

Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Paterson Educator Hajja Safinaz Matter Dies—Masjid Fundraiser Launched In Her Memory Paterson Educator Hajja Safinaz Matter Dies—Masjid Fundraiser Launched In Her Memory
Paterson Educator Hajja Safinaz Matter Dies—Masjid Fundraiser Launched In Her Memory A trailblazing educator who shaped generations of students has passed away. Hajja Safinaz Matter, known to many as Tante Safi, Sr. Safi, or Ms. Safi, dedicated over 50 years of her life to teaching Arabic and inspiring young minds around the world. Her death was recently announced by her family. She was the widow of the late Elsayed Elmenshawy and the sister of Atef, Farida, and Niveen. She was a grandmother to Ahmed, Mariam, Aly, Nour-Eldeen, Abdulrahman, Abdullah, Selma, Mohammed, Ahmed, Amaly, Yusuf, and Ameer. Matter, a graduate of Al-Alsun specializing in Italian and French, later ear…

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by Jillian Pikora
Harrisburg, PA
News
MURDER-SUICIDE: PA Business Owner Kills Wife, Self In Poconos, Family Speaks Out (EXCLUSIVE) MURDER-SUICIDE: PA Business Owner Kills Wife, Self In Poconos, Family Speaks Out (EXCLUSIVE)
Murder-suicide: PA Business Owner Kills Wife, Self In Poconos, Family Speaks Out (Exclusive) The nightmare began with a phone call.  On Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, Kristine Alberti, unable to reach her sister Joann for days, dialed 911. Hours later, police found Joann stabbed to death in her Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, home. Her husband, Craig Zigarelli, was dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Kristine and Adam Alberti spoke with Daily Voice.  A Life Spanning Two States, Ended in Violence Joann Alberti was a New Jersey native, raised in Roxbury and a graduate of Roxbury High School’s Class of 1996, her siblings explained. She continued her s…

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by Jillian Pikora
Clifton-Fairfax Station, VA
Police & Fire
Woman Restrained Kids With Tape At Fairfax County-Licensed Day Care Facility: Police Woman Restrained Kids With Tape At Fairfax County-Licensed Day Care Facility: Police
Woman Restrained Kids With Tape At Fairfax County-Licensed Day Care Facility: Police An Alexandria woman who ran a county-licensed at-home day care center is facing charges for allegedly abusing at least two children, Fairfax County officials say. Sumy Shah, 47, turned herself in to police this week following an investigation into allegations that on multiple occasions she restrained children using tape at the facility. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, earlier this month, officers were called to the 3600 block of Paul Street in Bailey's Crossroads to investigate a reported assault, and it was determined that Shah allegedly abused the children. An arrest w…

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by Zak Failla
Paramus, NJ
News
Daycare Commercial Casting Paid Roles Across Northeast Daycare Commercial Casting Paid Roles Across Northeast
Daycare Commercial Casting Paid Roles Across Northeast Do you want to be in a commercial about daycare? A commercial for highlighting the benefits of a daycare communication technology for parents and teachers is seeking talent for four roles, according to a casting notice.  The commercial is looking for people from Baltimore, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York City, Jersey City and Virginia Beach. The roles include: A female daycare owner between the ages of 30 and 50, a female daycare director between the ages of 25 and 50, a daycare teacher between the ages of 18 and 40, and the parent of a daycare child between the ages of 18 and…

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by Sam Barron
Springfield, MA
Obituaries
GoFundMe For Teen Killed In Springfield Fire Tops $20K Goal; Fundraising Continues For Sister GoFundMe For Teen Killed In Springfield Fire Tops $20K Goal; Fundraising Continues For Sister
GoFundMe For Teen Killed In Springfield Fire Tops $20K Goal; Fundraising Continues For Sister Support for an 18-year-old girl who was killed in a Springfield fire on Monday, Oct. 16, has overwhelmed her family, but they are keeping the fundraiser open to help their daughter who will need multiple skin graphs, the GoFundMe said.  Janayrah "Nany" Rivera was killed, others were seriously injured, and three dogs died in a two-alarm blaze that broke out at a home on Grover Street just before 5:30 a.m., according to firefighters. It's unclear what sparked the blaze, but firefighters had it under control in under 20 minutes, officials said.  Janayrah's sister posted on the GoFundMe that th…

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by Josh Lanier
Bristol, PA
Obituaries
Bucks Mom And Disability Advocate Dead At 29 Bucks Mom And Disability Advocate Dead At 29
Bucks Mom And Disability Advocate Dead At 29 Stephanie L. Lutkins, a beloved mother, partner, and fierce advocate for those with disabilities died Tuesday, Jan. 3, her obituary says. She was 29.  Called "Nini" by loved ones, Lutkins was a lifelong resident of Newtown Borough and attended Council Rock High School North before moving on to study at Bucks County Community College and the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, according to her social media profiles.  Lutkins pursued a degree in early childhood education and had a natural gift for working with children, loved ones wrote. But her calling was to serve members o…

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by Mac Bullock
Ossining, NY
Obituaries
Popular Educator From Ossining Dies At Age 68 Popular Educator From Ossining Dies At Age 68
Popular Educator From Ossining Dies At Age 68 A beloved educator from Northern Westchester who worked in Connecticut known for her dedication to her family has died.  Edna Rose Ventarola of Ossining died on Monday, Nov. 14 at the age of 68, according to her obituary.  Ventarola was born in 1954 and raised in the Bronx, graduating from Lehman College, her obituary said.  Pursuing a career in early childhood education, Ventarola served as the director of Creative Playtime in Scarsdale and also directed the Head Start program in Port Chester, according to her obituary.  Ventarola also later served as s…

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by Ben Crnic
Newark, NJ
Obituaries
Family And Friends Mourn Cathelina Reyes Of Newark, 23 Family And Friends Mourn Cathelina Reyes Of Newark, 23
Family And Friends Mourn Cathelina Reyes Of Newark, 23 Cathelina Reyes, a Newark mother who was working her way through Essex County College, died April 22. She was 23.  A graduate of Barringer High School, she was captain and a pitcher on the school's softball team. She was studying early childhood education at Essex County College.  Remembered for her "gentle smile," she is survived by daughter, Cathaleya; parents Jennifer and Franklin; her grandmother Maura and great-grandmother Dolores. She is also survived by siblings Ariel, Yorgi, Litzy and Alexis.  Arrangements were by Alvarez Funeral Home, Newark.  

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by Paul Milo
New Canaan, CT
Sports
Kindergarteners Learn To Skate At New Canaan Country School Kindergarteners Learn To Skate At New Canaan Country School
Kindergarteners Learn To Skate At New Canaan Country School Kindergarteners at New Canaan Country School got the opportunity to test their ice skating skills Monday, Dec. 3 in the first class of a series of instructional classes taught by professional instructors. The class will teach young students the fundamentals of ice skating technique, which include gliding, stopping, and skating backwards. This class is a long-standing tradition and even a “rite of passage” for young students at New Canaan Country School. It dates back to the school’s opening more than a century ago. Before the rink was built in 1957, students skated on Hardon Pond. The skil…

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by Valerie Musson
Mount Vernon, NY
Schools
Mount Vernon School Officials Outline 'High Schools Of Choice' Mount Vernon School Officials Outline 'High Schools Of Choice'
Mount Vernon School Officials Outline 'High Schools Of Choice' MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. - As part of Mount Vernon Schools Superintendent Kenneth Hamilton’s “20/20 Vision,” the district has announced an update regarding its “three schools of choice.” Hamilton began a true rebuild of the school in 2016, following the approval of a “historic” $108 million bond referendum by taxpayers which is allowing for an overhaul of infrastructure and a transition from a traditional “K-8” education model that will emphasize early childhood. In November, Hamilton’s contract was extended and the educator was given an extra year to continue his transformation of the school dis…

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by Zak Failla
Greenburgh, NY
Schools
Greenburgh Offering Pre-Registration For Pre-K Program Greenburgh Offering Pre-Registration For Pre-K Program
Greenburgh Offering Pre-Registration For Pre-K Program The Greenburgh Central School District will be offering pre-registration for its early childhood program on Thursday.Pre-registration will take place at 6 p.m. at the Woodlands High School Auditorium, at 475 West Hartsdale Avenue in Hartsdale. The pre-K program, both full day and half day, is for all children who will be turning four years old by Dec. 1 and who are residents of Greenburgh. No income-requirements are required for Universal Pre-K. Applications will be distributed based on a first come, first served basis. A lottery for full-day openings will be held at the end of January. Th…

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by Sam Barron
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