Ms. Maria Eugenia O'Lenick

As school Director, Ms. O'Lenick is responsible for fostering an environment that allows children, their families and the staff to develop to their full potential. She is responsible for guiding staff in recognizing progress/variables in children’s development, informing families and making appropriate referrals if needed. Ms. O'Lenick establishes and maintains team building among all classroom teaching teams and the whole center staff by meeting regularly. She oversees ongoing staff/family communication which includes daily communication, children’s progress reports and family conferences. Ms. O'Lenick makes sure that she is available and accessible to families every day, and responds to family concerns. She establishes and sustain a sense of community through family involvement. She also plans and leads family social and educational events to build community and involve families. Ms. O'Lenick is also responsible for guiding staff in orienting families to classroom routine, curriculum and communication systems. She ensures that all licenses and permits are current.

• B.A., Family Education, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 1966

Award for Dedicated Services to Children and Families, Head Start, Arlington, Virginia; Good Apple Award , for dedication to children with disabilities, Board of Children Together, City of Alexandria, Virginia; Exceptional Achievement Award, Peruvian American National Association

4347 Arlington Blvd.

United States

Virginia

Annandale

(703) 525-0593

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