Pagosa Springs Head Start

Welcome to Head Start, where the adventure begins!

There is an exciting year waiting for you and your child! Our staff is excited to learn and work with our new and returning families. It will be a year of magical wonder and amazing growth in an environment that is safe, nurturing, and fun.

I am Marie Merrill-Exton, your Director at Pagosa Springs Head Start. I am happy to welcome you to our new school year! I have been part of the Tri-County Head Start family for the past three years. I have worked in the child development field for 15 years where my focus has been in the classroom. I’m a firm believer that relationships are the foundation to who we are. If we take the time to build healthy and nurturing relationships with children, we can help set them up for success to reach their fullest potential.

I am looking forward to a positive and productive partnership with you to ensure your children can achieve their highest potential. We recognize that in order to be successful in school, your children need support from both the home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will make a difference in your child’s education. We ask that you guide and support your child’s learning by ensuring he/she attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience. Furthermore, I strongly believe that communication is the key to your child’s success and to a great parent-teacher relationship. Good communication leads to healthy boundaries and overall mutual understanding.

I eagerly anticipate getting to know our new students and families and learning about your goals, vision, and expectations of our center.

Marie
Center Director