Faculty Keira DurrettAdjunct FacultyEducation DurrettK@gcc.mass.edu E116B B.A., Wheaton College, M.Ed., University of MassachusettsPeggy MartalockFaculty, Department ChairEducation MartalockP@gcc.mass.edu (413) 775-1118 E116M B.A., University of Wisconsin–Madison, M.E., University of Wisconsin–LaCrosse, Ph.D., University of MassachusettsPeggy has over 20 years of experience in the field of early education and care. She approaches teaching and learning from a deep socio-cultural perspective with an emphasis on a strong image of the child. Peggy’s areas of expertise include emergent curriculum development, classroom design, use of open-ended materials, and documentation as a tool for reflective learning and authentic student evaluation. Peggy has extensive experience with the Reggio Emilia Approach. Her passion is collaborating with others to develop environments for young children, teachers, and families that are culturally responsive as well as aesthetically and intellectually engaging. Kim RipleyAdjunct FacultyAcademic Affairs ripleyk@gcc.mass.edu Carol SartzAdjunct FacultyEducation SartzC@gcc.mass.edu M.A., Pacific Oaks CollegeCindy SpelmanAdjunct FacultyAcademic Affairs SpelmanC@gcc.mass.edu B.A., Clark University, M.Ed., C.A.G.S., University of Massachusetts–Amherst