Staff Spotlight
Opportunities for Otsego Head Start program supports over 300 children and their families each year through center-based and home visiting services. Head Start is proud and appreciative of all our talented teachers, family partners, support staff, and leaders - some of who were Head Start children or parents themselves - that have dedicated themselves to preparing children for kindergarten and a life beyond school.
| Milestone Anniversaries (2023-2024 Program Year) | ||
| Staff | Job Title | Years |
| Patricia Brown | Bus Driver | 35 Years |
| Amy Leech | Teacher/Center Director | 15 Years |
| Maura Fink | Home Visitor | 10 Years |
| Erika Ives | Senior Cook | 5 Years |
| Julie Livingston | Home Visitor | 5 Years |
| Ronald Decker | Bus Driver | 5 Years |
| Destiny Hoagland | Assistant Teacher | 5 Years |
| Kelley Nober | Assistant Teacher | 5 Years |
| Amber Elethrop | Classroom Teacher | 5 Years |
| Amanda Woodbeck | Home Visitor | 5 Years |
Now Hiring
Join our team of Head Start Specialists:
- Education/Disabilities Specialist - Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education OR Master’s Degree in Education. PENDING HIRE
- Head Start Recruiting & Outreach Coordinator
Head Start Centers
Click a pin on the map for the location, contact information, and to get directions to our Head Start/Early Head Start Centers throughout Otsego County.
Meet Our Teams
Head Start offers center-based services in seven communities throughout Otsego County and has a team of home visiting staff to support prenatal mothers and families with young children in their homes.
Cherry Valley Head Start Center
Early Head Start Home Visitors
Oneonta, River Street Head Start Center
Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta Head Start Center