Sheri Dvorak Takes the Lead as Westbury-Post Avenue Program Supervisor
As Westbury-Post Avenue Preschool continues to grow, Sheri Dvorak is ready to take on the challenge. Formerly the school’s curriculum coordinator, Sheri will now serve as its Program Supervisor.
Sheri joined BCCS in early 2003 and worked with several programs before joining Westbury-Post Avenue in 2013. She has a deep understanding of what makes Westbury-Post Avenue special and will lead the development of eight new classrooms as the program continues to grow.
Over the past year, Sheri was instrumental in the development of the preschool’s new sensory room. She is currently assisting staff with training and implementing the Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research (STAR) curriculum throughout the program.
The Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA-based curriculum details specific guidelines for classrooms and sessions. Adhering to these guidelines supports students in developing skills in multiple areas such as language, academics, social, and play.
“I really enjoy working here. We really are a tight-knit group,” Sheri says. “I’m also proud of everybody because, with all the things that we’ve had to learn, everyone is taking it in stride and doing their best to apply it while still making sure the kids continue to be successful.”
One of Sheri’s goals for the program is streamlining processes and ensuring consistency across the board.
Along with supporting teaching staff to perform at their best, Sheri is also committed to being there for parents, taking care that they feel welcome and comfortable expressing their needs.
“Our school, because we are smaller, we know all the parents at drop-off. We have very strong ties with our families because we have that instant communication,” Sheri said.
Through ClassDojo, parents know that Sheri is just a short message away, with program updates and events readily accessible. As an administrator, Sheri is committed to getting to know every student. She loves to watch them play and pays close attention, taking notes, of what engages and motivates each student.
“We play a lot and children learn best through play. It really does build their self-esteem. They like coming to school, they’re excited about being here and seeing their friends,” Sheri said.