School-age Staff	Preschool Staff
Karen Tang, Director of School-Age Programs I began working at Carlisle Kids' House in 2004 and have enjoyed getting to know the children and families in Carlisle. Perhaps the most rewarding part of my position is helping children and families meander through the everyday challenges of childhood. It is incredibly rewarding to see children develop socially, emotionally and academically in part due to experiences they have at Carlisle Kids' House.   Before coming to Carlisle Kids' House, I was a Middle School English and Math Teacher in Lawrence, MA. I hold my BS in Middle School Education, and Developmental Psychology, and Advanced Provisional Standing in Elementary Education from Fitchburg State College.   My husband and I reside in my hometown of Chelmsford MA with our two daughters. Some of our favorite things to do include: spending time with friends, camping, playing soccer, cooking, working with the Open Pantry of Lowell and the American Cancer Society.	Debi Vigilant, Director of Preschool Programs Debi Vigilant has her Masters in Human Development and Early Childhood Education and her Director II certification from EEC. She has worked in the field of childcare and education in one capacity or another for thirty years in MA, MD, DE, and NJ. Debi is the Director and works as a lead teacher in the classroom. Debi has two young adult children and loves to travel and visit with her family.
Jayne Munn I began working at Carlisle Kids' House in 1989, and have enjoyed being a part of the vast transformations of Carlisle Kids' House over the past 20 years! I am married and have two grown sons and three grandchildren. My husband and I reside in Westford. Some of my interests include motorcycling, vacationing in Maine, crafts and spending time with my grandchildren.	Maureen Rayne Maureen Rayne has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and her lead preschool EEC certification. Maureen has been working with preschool children for ten years and works as our full time lead teacher. Being the youngest of seven and the only girl in her family she has the innate patience required to keep a busy, fun classroom of preschoolers running smoothly.
Jocelyn Proia I began working at Carlisle Kids' House in 1999. I attended Merrimack College majoring in Special Education/Early Childhood Education. My prior experience with children was in a pre-school day care. My husband and I reside in Chelmsford with my family. Outside of CKH, I enjoy doing crafts and cooking with my children.	Robin Larkham Robin Larkham has worked with young children in one capacity or another for years and has her EEC preschool lead teacher certification as well as her Medical Assistant Certificate. She is the mother of four children and has two beautiful grandchildren whom she loves to spend time with. She finds time to workout at the gym and drives her classic Mustang, two of her favorite pastimes.
Maureen Picarriello I have been working at Carlisle Kids’ House since 2005, and have truly loved getting to know the children and families of Carlisle. Along with working at CKH, I am also a teaching assistant in Wilmington. I am married and the mom of a teenage son and daughter. My family and I reside in Tewksbury. I am currently pursuing my Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education at Salem State. When not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and doing arts and crafts.	Marie Silva Marie Silva has her BA in elementary education and her preschool lead teacher certification from EEC. Marie is our part time late afternoon teacher, works during summer vacation when she has off from her teaching job in the Chelmsford school system and substitutes during vacation weeks. Marie has three children and three grandchildren who she loves to visit every chance she gets!
Austin Trigg I have been working at Carlisle Kids’ House since the spring of 2009. I am majoring in photography at Middlesex Community College and have enjoyed getting to know the families at Carlisle Kids’ House. When not at work, I enjoy being active in the outdoors, taking pictures and hanging out with my family and friends.	Sue Heider--Our Awesome Office Manager Bio coming soon!
Before being hired, all of our staff are CORIED and SORIED (state criminal investigation tools used to check the background and criminal records of applicants). No one is hired until the CORI/SORI comes back from the state, attesting that the applicant is free from charges and investigations relating to the safety and well being of children. Within three months of being hired, all of our staff are adult and pediatric certified in CPR and First Aid by an American Red Cross Trainer. We are re-certified in CPR on a yearly basis, and First Aid on a bi-yearly basis.

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