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St. Vincent Child Care Center Has New Director

Rev. Kevin J. Forsyth has chosen Christie-Lynn Beaton as the next Child Care Director of the St. Vincent Child Care Center. She will assume the role that was held by Patricia "Miss Pat" Meehan, who passed away in December.

Fr. Forsyth had five applicants and three qualified candidates for the job and "with the Holy Spirit’s guidance," he chose Ms. Beaton for the position.

The new director comes to St. Vincent's with 15 years teaching experience, most recently at West Woods Christian Academy and Guidance Assistant at The Hyde School of Health Sciences and Sports Medicine.

She hold a B.S. Degree in Psychology and a CT Head Teacher Certificate. She is also a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. She will join the staff of the Child Care Center that includes Helen Gerrity, Teacher, Eva Bettencourt, Joe Bongiorni, Penny Capron, Sarah Casalo, Danielle Diver, Margaret Hanks, Donna Hanlon, Dana Rohlman, and Marie Rusate.

The parish will host a welcome reception for the new director when the weather improves. 

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