Hanna Perkins

HP’s Goulandris honored

brosenbaum — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:23:11 +0000

Family Connections Announces Karen Goulandris As Recipient of 2012 Carolyn Grossman Award

Karen Goulandris, Director of Community Engagement for Hanna Perkins Center, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2012 Carolyn Grossman Award. Mrs. Goulandris was selected because she embodies all the award criteria and is particularly strong on the criteria that distinguishes the Carolyn Grossman award from all others – empowering parents to develop parenting skills that will better prepare their children for learning. The annual award is named in honor of one of the founders of Heights Parent Center now merged with Family Connections, a 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to strengthening families with young children.

Mrs. Goulandris worked in the Hanna Perkins School preschool class for 21 years and the Hanna Perkins toddler program for one year. Susan Meisel, president of the Hanna Perkins board stated, “We’re pleased and excited that Karen’s hard work and contributions are being recognized by Family Connections.”

Mrs. Goulandris is an active member of Cleveland Association for the Education of Young children and an adjunct professor at Cuyahoga Community College in the departments of Early Childhood Education and Teacher Education.

A licensed teacher, Mrs. Goulandris received her Associate of Arts and associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development, birth – age 8, from Cuyahoga Community College, her Bachelor of Science in Education, PreK-Third Grade, and Masters in Education, Curriculum & Instruction (Educational Technology) from Cleveland State University

The Carolyn Grossman award will be presented to Karen Goulandris at Family Connections Carnival Benefit to be held Saturday, May 12 from 7 pm -11 pm at Hiram House Camp in Moreland Hills. For reservations call, 216.921.2023

To see a PDF copy of the press release click here.

HP’s Todd featured

brosenbaum — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:34:56 +0000

Victoria Todd, a therapist affiliated with Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development, was the subject of a Fox-8 News feature in mid-March.

The story, part of Fox-8 Reporter Todd Meany’s ongoing Parenting U series, focused on Todd’s efforts to provide parenting tips and guidance to the community. What began as a meeting on parenting at St. Raphael Catholic Church in Bay Village soon became a regular column in the church bulletin – and has since spread to a half-dozen other churches and a growing number of child-care centers as well.

Click here to see the story.

Talk with Parents

kkatz — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:15:16 +0000

Thursday, November 10, 2011
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
at The Hanna Perkins Center

Featuring Authors: Kerry Kelly Novick and Jack Novick, Ph.D.

Emotional Muscle: Strong Parents, Strong Children

Come and talk to Kerry and Jack Novick about increasing your confidence and expanding your skills as a parent (or grandparent or teacher) and helping your child develop lifelong inner resources. Kerry and Jack integrate their own innovative approach with the latest research in child development and tried-and-true psychoanalytic principles. They will bring everyday stories from home and from the Alliance for Psychoanalytic Schools to illustrate practical techniques for building “emotional muscle”.

RSVP by October 27th

at (216)929-0195 or parents@hannaperkins.org

Open House

kkatz — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:04:04 +0000

The Hanna Perkins Preschool and Kindergarten Open House is an opportunity for neighbors as well as prospective parents to stop in for a first time introduction or an opportunity to get to know a bit more about the school. Anyone who has any interest of any sort is most welcome to drop in on this informal gathering. Children are welcome as long as they are with an adult. Hanna Perkins Preschool and Kindergarten Open House is on Thursday, November 17th, 4:00-5:30 pm.

Come meet the teachers and educational director
See the classroom
Ask questions, converse and enjoy refreshments
Activities will be available for young children In the classroom and on the preschool playground.

Phone: (216)991-4472

Cleveland.com

kkatz — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:07:19 +0000

The authors of Hanna Perkins Center’s “Parenting Information” have a new blog on Cleveland.com. They began writing a parenting advice blog on Cleveland.com/parents in May 2010. The Grandmothers are Kathy Baker, Maria Kaiser, Georgianna Roberts, Barbara Streeter and Ginny Steininger. They have raised or helped raise 14 children, 21 grandchildren and 5,256 kids to whom they weren’t related. You can reach them at clevelandgrandmas@gmail.com or by calling 216-991-4472. The Grandmothers welcome general parenting questions about a specific problem your child is having and want to hear from you.

Lunch Program

kkatz — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:02:57 +0000

At Hanna Perkins School there is a long history of gathering at tables to share fresh and nutritious snacks and lunches. During these “family style” meals, children learn to pour their own beverages, serve themselves from a variety of choices, and practice passing and enjoying meals with other children and their teacher. Currently, in an effort to introduce children to new foods and experiences, children are involved in preparing their own meals and sharing recipes. Like all aspects of the day, the snack and lunch times are managed and prepared with sensitivity to the developmental phase of the children in each classroom.

The Hanna Perkins School Kitchen prepares wholesome foods including fresh fruit and vegetables and whenever possible, locally produced and organic foods including bread, butter, and eggs. The kitchen provides tasty meals without the use of high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, artificial colors, hydrogenated oils and preservatives, and is moving toward a “farm to table” meal program, where produce may be grown near the school or even in the school garden. Such a program allows children to be involved in growing, harvesting and preparing their own seasonal meals.