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Norwalk Catholic School Promotes Matt Fair to Early Childhood Center
Norwalk Catholic School is proud to announce the promotion of Matt Fair to the director’s position at the Norwalk Catholic School Early Childhood Center. Mr. Fair, a 1990 graduate of St. Paul High School, has served NCS and SPH in many capacities over the years. He has taught junior high and high school courses in social studies and coached
football and basketball at the junior high level. He currently is serving as Alumni and Communications Director for the
Advancement and Admissions Office of Norwalk Catholic School. He has an undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University in Political Science and History and a master’s degree from Ashland University in Administration. He also has both a teaching and principal license from the State of Ohio.
“I am really excited to receive this opportunity. The ECC staff has a reputation of excellence and they are all well qualified. Having worked with most of them on different projects, my decision was a no brainer. Anyone would love the chance to work with these great people,” Mr. Fair stated. “Being able to see the development of our students from their first day in pre-school until they graduate from kindergarten is a reward in itself. The best part about this job is that I am able to stay in a community
that I love to which I have dedicated my entire life.”
NCS Governing Board President Chris Stang stated, “The Norwalk Catholic School Governing board is very excited about the hiring of Mr. Fair as the Director of the Early Childhood Center. Mr. Fair has a variety of experiences with Norwalk Catholic School, including student, alumni, parent, teacher, and administrator, all of which will provide him the tools to be successful with his administration degree in leading our staff at the ECC.”
The process in hiring a new director for the ECC evolved very quickly. Having someone with administration credentials already in the system led to a speedy resolution. NCS President Wayne Babcanec added, “Over the last two years, I have had the opportunity to observe
Matt’s dedication to Norwalk Catholic School on a daily basis. I am confident that Matt will be successful in his new position and will
continue to uphold the Early Childhood Center’s tradition of excellence established by Cindy McLaughlin and her staff.”
football and basketball at the junior high level. He currently is serving as Alumni and Communications Director for the
Advancement and Admissions Office of Norwalk Catholic School. He has an undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University in Political Science and History and a master’s degree from Ashland University in Administration. He also has both a teaching and principal license from the State of Ohio.
“I am really excited to receive this opportunity. The ECC staff has a reputation of excellence and they are all well qualified. Having worked with most of them on different projects, my decision was a no brainer. Anyone would love the chance to work with these great people,” Mr. Fair stated. “Being able to see the development of our students from their first day in pre-school until they graduate from kindergarten is a reward in itself. The best part about this job is that I am able to stay in a community
that I love to which I have dedicated my entire life.”
NCS Governing Board President Chris Stang stated, “The Norwalk Catholic School Governing board is very excited about the hiring of Mr. Fair as the Director of the Early Childhood Center. Mr. Fair has a variety of experiences with Norwalk Catholic School, including student, alumni, parent, teacher, and administrator, all of which will provide him the tools to be successful with his administration degree in leading our staff at the ECC.”
The process in hiring a new director for the ECC evolved very quickly. Having someone with administration credentials already in the system led to a speedy resolution. NCS President Wayne Babcanec added, “Over the last two years, I have had the opportunity to observe
Matt’s dedication to Norwalk Catholic School on a daily basis. I am confident that Matt will be successful in his new position and will
continue to uphold the Early Childhood Center’s tradition of excellence established by Cindy McLaughlin and her staff.”
Norwalk Catholic School Announces the Retirement of Cindy McLaughlin
Cindy McLaughlin, Director of the Norwalk Catholic School Early Childhood Center is retiring at the end of this school year where she has been the director for the last five years. Previously she worked as a pre-kindergarten teacher in the “Young Fives” program at Norwalk Catholic, which was designed for children who are age eligible for kindergarten, but not quite ready for the work of kindergarten. While teaching the Young Fives, Mrs. McLaughlin received the “Golden Apple Award” from the Diocese of Toledo for excellence in education.
NCS Governing Board President Chris Stang stated, “Mrs. McLaughlin has been a long, dedicated employee to Catholic Education. Cindy's vision for the ECC design and programming has been instrumental to its success both for the students and the parents.”
McLaughlin began her career as a Home Economics teacher at Defiance Jr. High School in Defiance, Ohio; she then taught at Monroeville High School and Bellevue High School. After staying home with her 3 children, McLaughlin attended Bowling Green State University to update her license and became certified as a pre-kindergarten teacher. She returned to the classroom in 1998 as a preschool teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in Monroeville, Ohio and then to St. Paul High School as a Family and Consumer Science teacher. In 2007 she graduated from Loyola University with a Masters in Pastoral Studies.
As the Early Childhood Center Director, Mrs. McLaughlin oversaw a preschool and kindergarten program as well as a child care service. She was instrumental in starting the religious education program“Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”. During her service as director, the preschool and child care programs were in full compliance with the Ohio Department of Education licensing regulations. In recent years, the ECC has experienced growth in enrollment in preschool, kindergarten and child care programs.
Mrs. McLaughlin stated, “I have enjoyed my ministry in Catholic education, especially at the Early Childhood Center. I have had the privilege of working with very dedicated teachers and staff members. We are a family; we work together and help each other make this the best place for young children to grow. My love for this school makes my retirement a difficult decision for me.” McLaughlin adds, “I am leaving the best place I have ever worked to pursue the job I’ve always wanted – spending more time with my family.”
NCS President Wayne Babcanec stated, “I am appreciative to have had the opportunity to work with Cindy during my tenure at Norwalk Catholic School. She has a passion and dedication for the Early Childhood Center. Her strong leadership over the past five years has helped to make the ECC and asset to the community.”
Mrs. McLaughlin will be spending more time with her husband of 32 years, Tom and her 3 children, Mary and her husband Adam, John and Brian and her grandson, Luke.
NCS Governing Board President Chris Stang stated, “Mrs. McLaughlin has been a long, dedicated employee to Catholic Education. Cindy's vision for the ECC design and programming has been instrumental to its success both for the students and the parents.”
McLaughlin began her career as a Home Economics teacher at Defiance Jr. High School in Defiance, Ohio; she then taught at Monroeville High School and Bellevue High School. After staying home with her 3 children, McLaughlin attended Bowling Green State University to update her license and became certified as a pre-kindergarten teacher. She returned to the classroom in 1998 as a preschool teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in Monroeville, Ohio and then to St. Paul High School as a Family and Consumer Science teacher. In 2007 she graduated from Loyola University with a Masters in Pastoral Studies.
As the Early Childhood Center Director, Mrs. McLaughlin oversaw a preschool and kindergarten program as well as a child care service. She was instrumental in starting the religious education program“Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”. During her service as director, the preschool and child care programs were in full compliance with the Ohio Department of Education licensing regulations. In recent years, the ECC has experienced growth in enrollment in preschool, kindergarten and child care programs.
Mrs. McLaughlin stated, “I have enjoyed my ministry in Catholic education, especially at the Early Childhood Center. I have had the privilege of working with very dedicated teachers and staff members. We are a family; we work together and help each other make this the best place for young children to grow. My love for this school makes my retirement a difficult decision for me.” McLaughlin adds, “I am leaving the best place I have ever worked to pursue the job I’ve always wanted – spending more time with my family.”
NCS President Wayne Babcanec stated, “I am appreciative to have had the opportunity to work with Cindy during my tenure at Norwalk Catholic School. She has a passion and dedication for the Early Childhood Center. Her strong leadership over the past five years has helped to make the ECC and asset to the community.”
Mrs. McLaughlin will be spending more time with her husband of 32 years, Tom and her 3 children, Mary and her husband Adam, John and Brian and her grandson, Luke.
