In addition to teaching in classrooms, Catherine has tutored in both individual and group settings and has administrative experience as well. She continues to take courses in Early Childhood and attends as well as presents at many conferences, workshops and seminars each year.

Catherine's desire to start this program comes as a result of having her own children and discovering that there weren't any educational programs for very young children that included their parents. The first few years of a child's life are critical to their success as they grow older. Not enough is being done to assist parents in helping to develop their child’s potential. This is where The Learning Stop helps both children and their parents.

Through this program, parents will learn to successfully work with their children and understand how important a role they have in their child's development.

Should you have any questions regarding Catherine DeRosa's educational credentials or experience, feel free to contact her by phone at (603) 620-2601 or at cderosa@thelearningstop.com.

Instructors:

Mary Buckley, Signs & Smiles:
Certificates of American Sign Language, Deaf Studies, and ASL/English Interpreting from Northeastern University. I am certified with Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. My background includes working with deaf and hearing children from pre-school to high school. My experiences include working as a teacher of the deaf, an educational sign language interpreter and, of course, working with parents and educators learning to sign with children. I am a parent of 2 signing children.

Rebecca Coughlin, School Age Enrichment Classes:
Rebecca is currently in her 10th year of teaching music in the Shaker Regional School District where she teaches grades 1-6 general music, 3-6 chorus, and 4-6 band and instrument lessons. Rebecca also gives private and group instrument lessons after school.

Rebecca received her Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire, Durham. While at UNH, she was a member of the percussion section for the Wind Ensemble, and marched snare drum and played in the pit for marching band. She was also a member of the percussion ensemble.

Rebecca received her Orff-Schulwerk certificate after three summers of study through the University of New Hampshire, Manchester. She is currently working on her Master’s Degree in Education in Integrating the Arts through Lesley University. She will receive her Master’s Degree in August of 2006.

Along with her teaching and studying, Rebecca occasionally performs with the NH Philharmonic Orchestra, and is the General Music Chairperson for the New Hampshire Music Educator’s Association.

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