Welcome to the Osgood Preschool!
where the magic begins...
The Osgood Integrated Preschool is a Cohasset Public Schools program for children ages 3-5 years. It provides an enriching, supportive environment for Cohasset preschoolers who require specialized instruction along with their typically developing peers. Our curriculum is based on the Massachusetts Common Core State Standards for Pre-K, and incorporates the reading, writing, math and social development programs used here at Osgood for grades K-2. Our staff is a team of highly qualified professionals which includes special education teachers, occupational and physical therapists, a behaviorist, a speech/language pathologist and education support professionals. We work together to build a strong classroom community where we encourage the children to embrace their differences and strive to be the best that they can be.
Meet Our Teachers
Michelle Joyce
Hi! My name is Michelle Joyce, and I have been teaching integrated preschool classes in Cohasset since the program began in 2005. I received my Masters in Education from the School of Education at Boston University, and I have certifications in Young Children with Special Needs, Moderate Special Needs and Elementary Education. I have four children of my own, three sons and a daughter. During my 18 years with the integrated program, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the Osgood staff and the children and families here in Cohasset.
Hi! My name is Michelle Joyce, and I have been teaching integrated preschool classes in Cohasset since the program began in 2005. I received my Masters in Education from the School of Education at Boston University, and I have certifications in Young Children with Special Needs, Moderate Special Needs and Elementary Education. I have four children of my own, three sons and a daughter. During my 18 years with the integrated program, I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the Osgood staff and the children and families here in Cohasset.
"Children may not remember everything they learned in your class, but they will remember how you
made them feel. Always preserve the dignity of the child." -Sara Prouty
made them feel. Always preserve the dignity of the child." -Sara Prouty
"I think you learn more if you're laughing at the same time." -Mary Ann Shaffer
Kim Kurker
Hello! I am Kim Kurker. I have been teaching for 32 years. I have been in Cohasset for 15 years. I have a master's in special education, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in administration. I hold certifications in Early Childhood, Elementary Education and Special Education. During my time in Cohasset, I was in special education at Osgood, Deer Hill and the Middle School. I am so happy to be back at Osgood in the preschool.
Hello! I am Kim Kurker. I have been teaching for 32 years. I have been in Cohasset for 15 years. I have a master's in special education, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in administration. I hold certifications in Early Childhood, Elementary Education and Special Education. During my time in Cohasset, I was in special education at Osgood, Deer Hill and the Middle School. I am so happy to be back at Osgood in the preschool.
Our Amazing Preschool Education Support Professionals
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