NECC Early Childhood Education

Thanks to all who came to our open house last night! Not many pictures were taken but it was a great night of connection and celebration! We also welcomed Veronica Antich and Claudia Cutler who are now supporting our Spanish ECE pathway! ECE @ NECC is the place to be!

What happens when you invest in early childhood educators?
You create leaders.
These four women each entered the field of early childhood education with their own unique stories, experiences, and passion for making a difference. Through the support of Massachusetts funding—including the MA Dept of Early Education and Care’s EEC Scholarship and Career Pathways in Early Childhood Education Grant, they achieved a major milestone: earning their Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education.
Today, they are giving back to the very systems that supported them.
They now serve as professors and support specialists—guiding, mentoring, and inspiring the next generation of educators. Their knowledge is not just academic—it is lived.
They understand what it means to:
Work full time while pursuing higher education
Balance the demands of family, career, and school
Overcome barriers, including navigating college when English is not their first language.
They know firsthand that access, support, and funding are not just helpful—they are essential in turning dreams into reality.

Now, they stand as educational leaders—creating pathways for others to follow.

So we ask you:
What are your goals? What is possible for you?
Do not let doubt define your future. Your path is within reach.
We are here to support you every step of the way.
We are at NECC!

NECC is accepting applications now for a fall section of Child Growth and Development beginning in September. Apply today as space is limited! This class is being offered in English.

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Join us for an Early Childhood Education Open House!

Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Time: 6:30–7:30 PM

Location: Lawrence Campus: 45 Franklin Street – Dimitry Building, Room L016

Meet our ECE team, enjoy dinner with other students, and learn about upcoming opportunities!
Free giveaways!
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NECC is exploring the possibility of on campus housing for students. Please complete this survey for an opportunity to be a part of this planning. You will be entered in a raffle for one of 10 gift cards for participating.

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Wishing all of our ECE students a great start of the semester for summer session 1 courses! Don’t forget your classes will be found in Brightspace- our new online learning platform!

What a beautiful day to celebrate our ECE graduates! Congratulations to these amazing educators who will have such a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families!

A special shout out to these graduates who received awards for their academic achievements:
Pam VonKahle excellence award ECE associates degrees
Swapna Kadam, Pam VonKahle, Felicia Lewis (Excellence Award Foundational Certificate) , Emme Shaw, Rachel Giamassi
Emme Shaw and Felicia Lewis
Kassie Lee and Felicia Lewis

They all received honors and are all graduating this Saturday!