"My child has learned how to interact with others in a positive way"
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 (2021-2022 Program Year) | ||
| Staff | Job Title | Years |
| Tammy Bailey | Center Director | 35 Years |
| Rosemary Copperwheat | Assistant Teacher | 35 Years |
| Antoinette "Toni" Tauzel | Senior Cook | 20 Years |
| Jonelle Gardner | Center Associate | 10 Years |
| Crystal Hamm | Education/Disability Specialist | 10 Years |
| Cynthia Shepard | Assistant Teacher | 10 Years |
| Colleen Utter | Assistant Teacher | 5 Years |
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