- Hanna Perkins Center announces staff changes in school and consulting divisions July 12, 2024
Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development (HPC) announces the selection of Elizabeth Dreyfuss, MS, as the new education director at Hanna Perkins School. She began transitioning into the role in June, and will lead the school at the start of the 2024-25 school year. Noelle Marotta, MA, who previously held that title, will stay on ...
- Exhibit explores origins of local psychoanalytic community January 22, 2024
The exhibit “Cleveland on the Couch: 75 Years of Psychoanalysis in Cleveland,” is open at Hanna Perkins Center for viewing and educational events. Developed by Vera Camden and Valentino Zullo, it explores the establishment of the psychoanalytic community in Northeast Ohio and its close connections with Sigmund Freud’s family. The exhibit highlights activities of Hanna Perkins Center, ...
- Grant allows update of Hanna Perkins distance learning facility December 18, 2023
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Bob Rosenbaum, Communications Director brosenbaum@hannaperkins.org 216.401.9342 HPC Upgrades Technology in Distance Learning Room Dec. 18, 2023 SHAKER HEIGHTS – Hanna Perkins Center for Childhood Development (HPC) received a technology grant from the Perkins Charitable Foundation to redesign and upgrade its existing Distance Learning Room. New technology has ...
- HPC receives largest gift in its history October 11, 2023
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Bob Rosenbaum, Communications Director brosenbaum@hannaperkins.org 216.401.9342 HPC Receives Largest Gift in its History from Longtime Philanthropist Kim Sherwin Oct. 11, 2023 SHAKER HEIGHTS – Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development announces its largest philanthropic donation to date, a $2 million gift honoring Kim Sherwin’s legacy. Guests who ...
- HPC to expand ‘Hospitalized Child Course’ for child-life workers August 9, 2023
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Bob Rosenbaum, Communications Director brosenbaum@hannaperkins.org 216.401.9342 HPC to expand ‘Hospitalized Child Course’ for child-life workers, and support group for families through grant from Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation Aug. 9, 2023 SHAKER HEIGHTS – Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development (HPC) received a generous grant from The Elisabeth ...
- In memory of Kim Sherwin August 15, 2022
Hanna Perkins Center lost a dear friend and kindred spirit last week with the death of Kim Sherwin on Aug. 8, 2022 after a brief illness. She was 82. She was an avid traveler and patron of the arts – experimental as well as traditional. She was known for her humor, intellectual curiosity and generosity. ...
- Hanna Perkins psychoanalytic trainee receives statewide social work honor April 22, 2022
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Bob Rosenbaum, Communications Director brosenbaum@hannaperkins.org 216.929.0198 Philip Emerson, psychoanalytic trainee at Hanna Perkins, earns statewide social work honor April 12, 2022 SHAKER HEIGHTS – Phillip Emerson, LISW, MSW, was named the 2021 Emerging Leader in Social Work by the Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Social ...
- Hanna Perkins Center honors teachers at “Harvest Homecoming” benefit September 10, 2021
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Kate Vinciquerra, Director of Development kvinciquerra@hannaperkins.org 216.929.0198 Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development honors teachers at “Harvest Homecoming” benefit Sept. 10, 2021 SHAKER HEIGHTS – The 2021 Hadden Award from Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development will be presented to the Hanna Perkins School Teachers at the ...
- Cleveland Foundation video features Hanna Perkins August 30, 2021
Hanna Perkins Center is pleased to be one of three local organizations featured in a short video released by The Cleveland Foundation about organizational fund partnerships.
- Mourning the passing of Billie Osborne-Fears September 10, 2020
We at Hanna Perkins are saddened to learn of the Sept. 4 passing Billie Osborne-Fears after a brief illness. She was executive director of Starting Point - Northeast Ohio's referral agency for child care, early childhood education and other child-related resources. Osborne-Fears was a tireless advocate for children and families across Northeast Ohio, and a ...
- Noelle Jones-Marotta is new education director at Hanna Perkins School July 1, 2020
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Bob Rosenbaum, marketing/communications
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Hanna Perkins School names new Education Director;
former director remains on staff
July 1, 2020
SHAKER HEIGHTS – Lead kindergarten teacher Noelle Jones-Marotta has been promoted to Education Director for Hanna Perkins School, effective July 1. She takes over the role from Barbara Streeter, who has held that position since 2009. ...
- In memory of Elaine G. “Lainie” Hadden September 23, 2019
Memorial Service for Lainie Hadden A Memorial Service for Elaine "Lainie" Hadden will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44106. Details at Brown-Forward Funeral Home The Hanna Perkins community is mourning the loss of our dear friend Elaine G. Hadden. Known ...
- Longtime faculty member Ruth Hall retires August 10, 2019
After nearly 50 years working with children and parents at Hanna Perkins School, Child Psychoanalyst Ruth Hall retired in June 2019. She was honored at a party at Nighttown. Ruth Hall retired after 47 years at Hanna Perkins L to R: Teachers Noelle Marotta, Fatema Toossi and Therapist Taryn Ponsky Hall began at Hanna Perkins ...
- Carl J. Tuss June 4, 2019
We were saddened to learn recently that Carl J. Tuss died in late May after a prolonged illness.
A clinical social worker and a child/adolescent psychoanalyst, Tuss was affiliated with Hanna Perkins for more than 40 years. He received his psychoanalytic training from Hanna Perkins in the late 1970s, and was invited to join the faculty ...
- Reception and book-signing at Appletree Books March 6, 2019
The Hanna Perkins Grandmothers, authors of “Timeless Advice for Parents of Young Children,” will be at will be at Appletree Books in Cleveland Heights for a reception and book signing from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.
Published by Hanna Perkins Center, the book offers insight for understanding a young child’s behavior and how to respond ...
- Book talk: Timeless Advice for Parents of Young Children March 1, 2019
The Hanna Perkins Grandmothers, authors of “Timeless Advice for Parents of Young Children,” will discuss parenting challenges at two upcoming events:
Thursday, April 18, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Coventry Village branch of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, 1925 Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights. The event is free; registration is not required. Books will be available ...
- Austin Ratner book-signing at Appletree Books February 25, 2019
Prize-winning novelist Austin Ratner, M.D., will be at Appletree Books in Cleveland Heights for a reception and book signing from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8. His appearance will include remarks on his new book, The Psychoanalyst’s Aversion to Proof.
The event is presented by Appletree Books, the Cleveland Psychoanalytic Center and Hanna Perkins Center.
Described as ...
- Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development announces new website October 1, 2018
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For more information:
Bob Rosenbaum, marketing/communications
brosenbaum@hannaperkins.org
216-401-9342
Hannah Perkins Center for Child Development launches new website
Oct. 1, 2018
SHAKER HEIGHTS – Hanna Perkins Center has launched a new version of its website: www.hannaperkins.org.
Updates incorporate advances in website technology since the previous version was launched in 2013; and also strive to provide visitors with a more user-friendly ...
- Annual workshop focuses on helping children through the impact of divorce September 6, 2018
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For more information:
Pam Millar, Director of Community Engagement
pmillar@hannaperkins.org
216-991-4472
Helping children through the impact of divorce is topic of conference
for parents, teachers, social workers and counselors
Sept. 6, 2018
SHAKER HEIGHTS – Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development will hold a conference, Working Through a Healthy Divorce: Addressing the Developmental Impact on Children, on Nov. ...
- Support Hanna Perkins when you shop at Heinen’s August 23, 2017
If you shop at Heinen’s and use its Preferred Card, you can help Hanna Perkins School receive valuable donations that support us in providing valuable services to families throughout Northeast Ohio.
Through the grocery store’s Tasteful Rewards program, Preferred Card users can select a school to receive a donation form Heinen’s of 1% of whatever they ...
- Free discussion about controversial Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” May 12, 2017
Hanna Perkins will host a free forum about the controversial Netflix series “13 Reasons Why”, which tells the story of a teenager who kills herself.
The show’s frank presentation of themes including depression, suicide, bullying and sexual assault has created concerns about its impact on vulnerable teens. This concern has come up numerous times in our ...
- Challenge gifts offered to double your donation May 2, 2017
Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development has received two challenge gifts that will double contributions between now and June 30. If you make donations to non-profit organizations that provide hands-on service to local children and families, please consider making a gift now.
Two anonymous donors have promised to match every new gift we receive up to ...
- Reception celebrates appointment of HPC’s Kimberly Bell to CWRU med school post January 23, 2017
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For more information:
Bob Rosenbaum, communications
brosenbaum@hannaperkins.org
216-401-9342
Reception celebrates appointment of HPC’s Kimberly Bell to CWRU med school post
Mon., Jan. 23, 2017
SHAKER HEIGHTS – Kimberly Bell, Ph.D., Clinical Director at Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development, will be honored at a reception on Jan. 26 2017, in celebration of her appointment as the John A. Hadden ...
- Hadden Clinic empaneled by CareSource as Medicaid provider November 18, 2016
Press Release
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For more information:
Karen Baer, CEO
kbaer@hannaperkins.org
216-991-4472
Hanna Perkins Center mental health clinic
now accepting Medicaid reimbursement through CareSource
Friday, Nov. 18, 2016
SHAKER HEIGHTS – The Hadden Clinic at Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development is now accepting Medicaid reimbursement for treatment of qualified families who have coverage through CareSource.
The ...
- Rockwell Automation volunteers help prep playgrounds August 26, 2016
A group of employees from Rockwell Automation volunteered to help prepare the playgrounds on Friday, Aug. 19 for the new school year at Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development. The work included general cleanup and spreading several yards of specialized playground mulch to protect the young children who use the playground.
Hanna Perkins is grateful to the volunteers who ...
- Shaker schools implement HPC anti-bullying curriculum June 9, 2016
Press Release
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For more information:
Karen Baer, CEO
kbaer@hannaperkins.org
216-991-4472
June 9, 2016
SHAKER HEIGHTS –The Shaker Heights City School District will provide all of its preschool students in the 2016-17 school year with a new social-emotional curriculum designed to prevent bullying by helping young children learn to express their anger appropriately.
Created by Shaker Heights-based Hanna Perkins Center for ...
- Ronald McDonald House Charities awards grant to Hanna Perkins May 16, 2016
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ann Newman, Chief Exec. Officer
Ronald McDonald House Charities
of Northeastern Ohio
(216) 986-0855
Director@rmhc-neo.org
Area Non-Profit Organizations Awarded Grant Funds by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeastern Ohio Inc.
Cleveland, OH, May 15, 2016 — The Board of Directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Northeastern Ohio, Inc., (RMHC-NEO) recently awarded a grant to area non-profit organizations ...
- A little fun with the Hanna Perkins name April 12, 2016
Hanna Perkins’ April 9, 2016 Spotlight On Our Stars benefit was a great success, raising more than $200,000 for scholarships, development of programming, and ongoing operations. That evening, we had a little fun at our own expense with this video to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Hanna Perkins’ founding.
Special thanks to Ted Rodenborn and our other ...
- Hanna Perkins’ 65th anniversary benefit to honor Susan Y. Meisel January 21, 2016
Press Release
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For more information:
Beth Watson, Director of Development
bwatson@hannaperkins.org
216-991-4472
Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development celebrates 65th anniversary with benefit honoring Susan Yarus Meisel
Jan. 20, 2016
SHAKER HEIGHTS –The Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development has announced that this year’s Hadden Award will be presented to Susan Y. Meisel for her passion and devotion to the organization’s ...
- Hanna Perkins appoints Kimberly Bell, Ph.D. to position of clinical director January 7, 2016
Position connected with endowed Hadden Chair at CWRU School of Medicine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information:
Karen Baer, CEO
kbaer@hannaperkins.org
216-991-4472
Jan. 7, 2016
SHAKER HEIGHTS – Kimberly Bell, Ph.D., has been named clinical director at the Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development. Her responsibilities include day-to-day oversight of the Hadden Clinic for Children & Families, which provides evaluation, assessment and treatment ...
- Save the Date: April 9, 2016 October 15, 2015
We’re pleased to announce our semi-annual “Spotlight On Our Stars” benefit will honor Susan Y. Meisel, 2016 winner of the Hadden Award and immediate past president of the Hanna Perkins board. Please save the date and plan to join us for the celebration on April 9, 2015.
Look here for more information in the months ahead.
- Hanna Perkins selected to make elite funding pitch August 27, 2015
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 27, 2015
SHAKER HEIGHTS – The Hanna Perkins Center For Child Development has been selected to participate in the 2015 “bigBANG! Fast-Pitch” competition hosted by Social Venture Partners Cleveland (SVP).
Hanna Perkins will use the opportunity to seek funding and exposure for its new “My Mad Feelings” curriculum – a program designed to head ...
- Swagelok employees volunteer at Hanna Perkins August 19, 2015
Neither the heat nor the humidity slowed down volunteers from Solon-based Swagelok Co., who spent their day on Wed., Aug. 15 helping with playground maintenance.
Despite temperatures in the high-80s and humidity above 60%, the team of nearly 20 employees spread specialized playground mulch on both playgrounds in record time, and removed several large shrubs that killed by last ...
- Free holiday concert December 12, 2014
Please join us for a free holiday concert from 3:30 to 4:30 on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Hanna Perkins’ own Furman Hall.
Music will be provided by the Music Settlement Suzuki Strings. It’s family friendly, convenient and sure to put you in the holiday spirit.
Hope to see you there.
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- How violence affects young children October 22, 2014
An article published Oct. 21, 2014 in The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com cited Hanna Perkins Education Director Barbara Streeter in explaining why children who are victims of violence have such varied reactions.
The article noted: “A child’s reaction to violence is difficult to predict and depends on a number of variables, Streeter said. But it’s where the child’s ...
- “All About Me” summer program debuts for 3-6 year-olds June 12, 2014
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information:
Pam Millar
Associate Director of Community
Engagement & School Programs
pmillar@hannaperkins.org
216-401-9342
New “All About Me” summer camp experience designed for children 3-6
June 12, 2014
SHAKER HEIGHTS – The Reinberger Parent/Child Resource Center at Hanna Perkins Center has announced “All About Me,” a new summer camp experience for children ages 3-6, kicking off this July.
Drawing on a ...
- HPC honors Zack and Debby Paris with first Hadden Award April 23, 2014
On April 5, HPC honored longtime friends and supporters Zachary and Deborah Paris at the Spotlight on Our Stars benefit. The Parises are the first recipients of the Hadden Award.
Zachary Paris is a partner at Jones Day specializing in real estate law and a longtime member of the Hanna Perkins board of directors. Deborah Paris is ...
- Caring Cubs at HPC April 17, 2014
Hanna Perkins Center was pleased to host Caring Cubs’ April event:
The children painted their hands for a welcome poster for Ronald McDonald House, wrote notes of encouragement for the families staying at the house, decorated the fronts of blank thank you cards, and made festive door hangers for each guest room. Each of these projects ...
- Eat pizza, support Hanna Perkins March 31, 2014
Click the image for a printable copy of the flyer to take with you.
On Thursday, April 10, bring this flyer to the California Pizza Kitchen at Legacy Village and 20 percent of your check – for dine-in, take-out or catering – will be donated to support ongoing programming at Hanna Perkins.
- Zack and Debby Paris to be honored with first Hadden Award December 27, 2013
SHAKER HEIGHTS – The Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development has announced Zachary and Deborah Paris as the first recipients of its Hadden Award. It will honor the husband and wife at the “Spotlight On Our Stars” benefit on April 5.
Zachary Paris is a partner at Jones Day specializing in real estate law and a ...
- Hanna Perkins adds two new staff members October 28, 2013
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information:
Bob Rosenbaum, communications manager
brosenbaum@hannaperkins.org
216-401-9342
Oct. 28, 2013
SHAKER HEIGHTS — The Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development has announced two additions to its staff.
Pam Millar has been named Associate Director of Community Engagement and School Programs. In that role, she will be responsible for the non-profit organization’s education and outreach programming for early ...
- Parent/Child playroom closed Oct. 18 October 14, 2013
The playroom at Hanna Perkins’ Reinberger Parent/Child Resource Center will be closed Friday, Oct. 18, 2013 for some scheduled building maintenance. We apologize for any disappointment, and will look forwarding to seeing you the following week, when regular hours resume.
For schedules and other information about the Reinberger Parent/Child Resource Center, click here.
Photo courtesy of David Castillo Dominic/FreeDigitalPhotos.net
- Caitlin Blaine joins team as newest kindergarten teacher September 25, 2013
Hanna Perkins School has welcomed Caitlin Blaine as a new kindergarten teacher. She received her training at Ursuline College and has had previous experience teaching in pre-k, kindergarten, and elementary classrooms.
She said she feels privileged to have the opportunity to work at Hanna Perkins, and School Director Barbara Streeter said members of the staff are ...
- Vote to help Hanna Perkins spread the word September 13, 2013
Hanna Perkins is participating in the 2013 Good News Giving Program, in which The Plain Dealer, cleveland.com and Sun News will donate advertising space to 50 health and human service organizations in the Northeast Ohio area. Organizations that provide essential services to those in critical need right here in our community will be chosen by ...
- Remembering Dr. John Kennell September 9, 2013
It is with sadness that we note the passing of John H. Kennell, M.D. He was professor emeritus of pediatrics at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland.
As a doctor and educator, he had immeasurable influence on an untold number of children, parents, families, medical students, ...
- Bank of America volunteers spread good works (and mulch) August 20, 2013
This great group of employees from Bank of America volunteered on Tuesday, Aug. 13 to help spread a large pile of mulch on our two playgrounds and throughout our garden area – which comprises a butterfly garden, teaching garden and community garden.
They came ready to work, and showed a true interest in our mission. We ...
- ‘Recognition of Child Abuse’ and other CEU courses for caregivers of young children August 6, 2013
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information:
Bob Rosenbaum, communications manager
brosenbaum@hannaperkins.org
216-401-9342
August 7, 2013
SHAKER HEIGHTS – The Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development, a 501(c3) non-profit organization, has announced professional programming offerings this fall that support the work of day care providers, social workers, teachers and caregivers for young children. All of the programs are certified to ...
- New: Summer programming for toddlers May 28, 2013
Summer drop-in play hours
For the first time, the Reinberger Parent/Child Resource Center at Hanna Perkins is offering summertime hours for Drop-In Play.
During drop-in play, adults participate with their children in dramatic play, puzzles, a collection of toys and books, as well as hands-on activities including science, gardening, snacks and arts-and-craft projects. Selected sessions also include story ...
- Spring in the school garden May 6, 2013
The growing season has begun in earnest, and the children at Hanna Perkins School have been making the most of it in the school’s garden. The garden encompasses both a vegetable garden and the Hanna Perkins Butterfly Garden – a gift of the Hershey Foundation. Children have been cutting daffodils to decorate their classrooms, notes ...
- Beth Watson joins as new development director April 19, 2013
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information:
Bob Rosenbaum, communications manager
brosenbaum@hannaperkins.org
216-401-9342
April 19, 2013
SHAKER HEIGHTS — The Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development has named Beth Watson its new Director of Development. She will be responsible for managing fundraising activities at the non-profit organization.
Watson comes to Hanna Perkins from Old Trail School in Bath, Ohio, where she served ...
