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Meet Dr. James Larsen, New Director of the Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center
Doctor T he Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) at The Roth Family JCC recently welcomed Dr. James Larsen as its new director. He brings three decades of experience as a classroom teacher, school principal, and district administrator in Orange County Public Schools. Even better, Dr. Larsen and his wife, Rachel, have two daughters who graduated from the ECLC and recently spent their summer in Camp J. by Chip Colandreo
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they’re learning through our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum will become the foundation for lifelong social, emotional, and academic growth.” Dr. Larsen earned his doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Central Florida, and his tenure in Orange County gives him valuable insight into working with larger organizations while keeping essential focus on children, staff/ teachers, and families. “My first few weeks have featured a lot of wonderful discussions with the ECLC community and even families who’ve chosen other schools for their children,” says Dr. Larsen. “I want to fully understand the core values of our parents and make sure we’re
“My two children grew up and thrived here at the ECLC, and I want to make sure every family in Central Florida has the same opportunity to experience what makes this school so special,” Dr. Larsen says. “We want to communicate clearly with our existing
ECLC families as well as families that are not yet part of our program about the essential skills our children are developing every day. What
perfectly aligned with them. This is an exciting time here at the ECLC, and I’m proud to be part of it.”
This is an exciting time here at the ECLC, and I ’ m proud to be part of it. ” – Dr. James Larsen
Dr. Larsen with his wife, Rachel, and their two daughters, both ECLC alumnae
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