Our Team
Monica Lee
As an early childhood educator, I have seen how high-quality education in the early years provides children a strong foundation with which to thrive and flourish in school and in life. As a community, we owe it to our children to provide high-quality early childhood education to all families."

Monica Lee

Monica Lee is the Education and Child Development Coordinator for Astor’s Early Childhood Program, which provides Head Start services in Dutchess County. Monica holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from CUNY City College and a NYS professional teaching certificate in Birth-2nd grade.  She has worked as an Infant Toddler Teacher, Preschool Teacher and Center Director. Monica believes that families should be supported to be a child’s most important teacher and that family engagement in a high quality early childhood education program is critical to positive child outcomes and school readiness.

Monica has worked as an Infant Toddler Teacher, Preschool Teacher and Center Director.