Kristen Ryan- CDA Graduate and Toddler Teacher at the RFRC Kristen is a recent graduate of CEO’s CDA (Child Development Associate) Certification course, and a Toddler Teacher at the Rensselaer Family Resource Center. She was nice enough to tell us about her experience...

CEO’s Fiscal Department is arguably the backbone of the organization. All programs and services are supported by the functions of the Fiscal Department on a day-to-day basis, and there’s a lot that happens daily on the third floor of the Administration Building. Join...

As a Troy resident, Elvira’s commute to CEO is short. She arrives at the JLB Community Resource Center and heads to the kitchen. If the menu for the day requires a little extra prep, she may arrive at 6:45, but today the breakfast is served cold, so seven works just...

While everything looks a little different at the moment, we took some time to catch up with Christina O'Brien, our Preschool Education Disabilities Specialist a few months ago about what her job entails, and how she supports our families and teachers throughout Early...

A Day in the Life of a Center Manager Melissa Fuss- Schodack Family Resource Center Manager 7:15am Melissa arrives at the Schodack Family Resource Center for the day. She’s the first one at the center and takes a moment to unpack her things in her office before doing a full center check. She walks through […]

“I love being able to help the families! I love that as a home visitor I bring services to the kids and families that other families get in the center. For example, I help them with coats and backpacks, sometimes I bring them Thanksgiving Dinners during the holidays. Back in September, we had a safe […]

“You are not just a teacher; you are much more to each family. It’s not just showing up to work every day. That might be the most positive thing in a child’s day. You don’t know what’s going on at home in anyone’s life, but you know that you can provide something positive for them […]