Pine Cobble School to Host Open House

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Pine Cobble School will host its annual winter open house from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. 
 
The free event coincides this year with the school's Winter Warm-Up (5:30–6:30), during which Pine Cobble students, families, and friends gather for activities and at which Open House attendees are welcome to stay.
 
Open to all families, the Open House gives parents and guardians a chance to tour the school's eighteen-acre, historic campus; learn about the school's curriculum, arts and sports programs, and more; meet with teachers, administrators, and current Pine Cobble families; and get any questions answered about the school. Refreshments will be available.
 
Pine Cobble School is an all-gender independent day school for children from early childhood through eighth grade. It is an inclusive community that welcomes students from all cultures and backgrounds with open arms and prepares them to be global citizens.
 
Founded in 1937, the school serves children from the Berkshires, Vermont, and New York State. It has kept many of its original traditions, such as Mountain Day and winter sports Fridays. More recent additions have included Language Day and Science Day.
 
"Join us on February 8 to discover all Pine Cobble has to offer," says Nicole LeBeau, Director of Enrollment. 

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Teacher of the Month: Karen DuCharme

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

Karen DuCharme's integrated life skills class is designed to prepare all students for the world post high school.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Mount Greylock Regional School life skills special education teacher Karen DuCharme has been selected as the April Teacher of the Month.
 
The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here. 
 
She has been a teacher for 24 years, starting at Pittsfield High School, and has been at Mount Greylock Regional School for the last 11 years. 
 
"I always say that I didn't really choose special education; special education chose me," she said
 
DuCharme initially wanted to be a physical therapist, but the universe had other plans for her. While attending Pittsfield High School, she did not want to have a study hall, so she opted to take an Introduction to Special Needs class. 
 
From there, she knew that a career as a special education teacher was the right choice for her. 
 
"Even when I was a student, I gravitated towards other students with different needs and tried to help them and wanted to help them," she said. 
 
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