During Week of the Young Child, our Burchfield Pre-K classroom was filled with creativity, collaboration, and joyful learning experiences! We kicked off the week with Music Monday, where students designed their own musical instruments using paper plates and dried...
Families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start of Fayette County were invited to “The Garden Party” held at the Lemont Furnace Head Start Center on April 15, 2026. The theme of the event was to focus on skills from the program’s School Readiness Goals. We also...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and our afterschool students at Nicely Elementary learned about good oral hygiene and developing good dental habits to promote healthy teeth and gums.
The Private Industry Council (PIC) was pleased to serve as a valued partner to the Western PA Operating Engineers, beginning with preparation coursework on January 10th & 17th, 2026 and concluding with testing held from January 21st - 27th. Operating engineers are...
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Head Start / Early Head Start FAQs The Private Industry Council discusses frequently asked questions for Head Start and Early Head Start students. Private Industry Council operates the Head Start / Early Head Start program for Beaver and Fayette Counties in the...
After graduating from Duquesne University in May of 2024, I began to question, what happens next? After taking some time to job search, I had come across the program Pre-K Counts, which at the time, I was unfamiliar with. Their mission of providing quality education at no cost to families was very intriguing to me. I decided to apply to be a classroom supervisor and could not be happier with my decision.
I have been able to connect with amazing co-workers and fellow teachers that have made my experience positive. Being a first-year teacher, I was unsure of what to expect, but my manager, Stephanie Zebro, and coordinator, Sheri Yokiel, have been truly amazing at offering me guidance and assistance when needed. I have been lucky enough to build relationships with my students, where I can offer a fun and safe learning environment.
As I go into my 2nd year teaching for Pre-K Counts, I find myself to be grateful for the opportunities that have been given to me, as well as the connections I have made with so many new people. I am excited for the new school year, and thankful I have the chance to work with such caring families. I hope to continue my teaching journey with Pre-K Counts at Wharton Elementary in the following years, helping more students to create a path towards success.
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