The Children’s Learning Center at ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â recently welcomed Jill Fidrych as its new director. In her role, she will oversee the operations of the center and lead the staff in providing a nurturing and safe educational environment for its preschool program.  

A Rhode Island native and southeastern Connecticut resident with more than 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Fidrych said, “I have a lifelong passion for educating and shaping the future of our youngest learners and fostering a love of lifelong learning. The Children’s Learning Center at ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â is not just a place of education but a warm and vibrant community where children thrive. I am especially passionate about the Reggio Emilia philosophy for nurturing curious, creative, and confident learners and also look forward to mentoring our ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â students studying early childhood education.” 

The Children’s Learning Center at ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â uses a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach to the curriculum that makes children partners in the learning process. The center also serves as a laboratory school for ÑÇÉ«Ó°¿â students, guiding them to achieve their educational and professional goals through diverse and challenging internships. 

For more information about the Children’s Learning Center, go to mitchell.edu/childrens-learning-center.