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Morris School District Preschool
The Morris School District's high-quality preschool program is provided for resident families. If selected, Morris School District families will be offered free preschool at one of the in-district or partner preschool locations, including the F.M. Kirby Children's Center. Placement locations are determined by the District.
The following requirements must be met:
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Students must have attained the age of 3 or 4 years old on or before October 1.
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Parents or legal guardians must reside in Morristown or Morris Township and prove residency.
Jennifer Palestri
KOALAS
LEAD TEACHER
Ms. Jenny has a degree from Springfield College in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. She has worked in the Education field since 2012. She has years of experience working with Pre-K through Grade 5 autistic and behavioral children.
Beth Cocco
PUPPIES
LEAD TEACHER
Ms. Beth has spent the last 7 years working in a preschool classroom in the Florham Park school district. She earned her
P-3 Teaching Certification in 2010. She loves teaching preschool and watching her students flourish with a solid foundation of learning and fun.
Dianne Mohan
KANGAROOS
LEAD TEACHER
Ms. Dianne has a degree in Early Childhood Education from The College of New Jersey and is certified to teach preschool through eighth grade. She has been a dedicated preschool teacher since 2011, as preschool has always been her favorite age group to teach.
Maggie Hoban
PENGUINS
LEAD TEACHER
Ms. Maggie has taught preschool and kindergarten for over 8 years. She believes in the importance developmentally for young children to start with a strong, positive social-emotional base for optimal learning to take place in the classroom.