Council Details

Naugatuck School Readiness Council works to meet the needs of local children birth to age 8 in Naugatuck and Beacon Falls. This council is overseen by a dedicated group of individuals that work collectively to ensure the success and wellbeing of local children.  

Council Membership

  • Co-Chair: Ashley Casanovas (Designee of Mayor N. Warren “Pete” Hess)
  • Co-Chair: Melissa Cooney (Designee of Superintendent Christopher Montini)
  • Secretary: Stephanie Bruno
  • McKinney Vento Liaison: Nicole Reichardt
  • Health and Safety: Kate Murphy
  • Health and Safety: Jessica Brown
  • Health and Safety: Louisa Printz
  • Health and Safety: Courtney DeLauri
  • Education: Melissa Cope
  • Education: Kathy Taylor
  • Education: Julie Rosenblatte
  • Library: Cece Dias
  • Parent Involvement: Alicia Aponte
  • Community Partner: Lisa Shappy / United Way
  • Community Partner: Mark LaFourtune / Naugatuck YMCA
  • Community Partner: Tara Hoffman / Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc.
  • Parent Ambassador: Kelly Tremlett
  • Parent Ambassador: Joshua Vaughn
  • Parent Ambassador: Cassie Ortiz
  • Employment Services: Joanne VanVlack / The Kennedy Center
  • School Readiness Liaison: Jill Mahoney
  • Preschool Partners: Naugatuck YMCA
  • Preschool Partners: The Early Childhood Center at Central Avenue
  • Preschool Partners: Future Scholars
  • Preschool Partners: SPARK Little Learners
  • Preschool Partners: Naugatuck Daycare Inc.
  • Preschool Partners: Tender Years
  • Preschool Partners: United Day School / Beacon Falls

Contact Us

For meeting minutes access to the meeting link, please contact School Readiness Liaison Jill Mahoney at Jill.mahoney@naugatuck.k12.ct.us or 203-819-5281

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