PDSI Staff

Carolyn is responsible for drafting contracts, budget preparation, invoicing and monitoring expenditures. She is the support and logistics hub for PDSI. Carolyn’s work allows for daily communication with internal and external stakeholders and serves as an “information broker” for clients. Her strong customer relationship skills are key to retaining clients for PDSI.

John develops, supports, and manages projects and programs for PDSI. His skills include communicating and collaborating with district and community leaders to expand the reach of programs and services, as well as analyzing systems, processes and procedures as a whole in order to streamline and improve outcomes.

Kimberly specializes in all areas of early childhood education. She has robust knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and instruction while maintaining focus on the social and emotional learning needs of young children. In addition, she supports diverse learners and enhances educator practices through coaching and consulting. 

Rochelle specializes in supporting educators with differentiating instruction, facilitating student-centered classrooms, and fostering a love for independent reading. She is a licensed Restorative Practices trainer and has found success in using Restorative Practices with students, adults and in her personal life. 

Michelle comes to ACES with nearly 40 years of Early Childhood experience.  Her experience together with her education complements her passion to support Early Childhood programs and staff in providing quality services to children and families in CT. 

Lisa’s areas of expertise include K-8 curriculum development and instruction, instructional coaching, data-informed practices, trauma-informed instruction, and multi-tiered systems of support. Her strength is school systems and structures. She is currently supporting teachers under a Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant. 

Dina's areas of expertise include equity-centered practices, literacy and inquiry-based instructional strategies, blended learning, project-based learning, teacher centered instructional data teams, learning walks, curriculum development & revision, instructional coaching and coaching of coaches (certified trainer for Cognitive Coaching). 

Mary's expertise in early childhood and special education provides insight into the successes and challenges experienced by early care professionals. Mary is a CT Office of Early Childhood approved consultant and NAEYC facilitator, and provides trainings on CT ELDS, CT DOTS, CKCs and Pyramid Model.