Jane Cohen

Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham Program Coordinator

Jane is the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham Coordinator for the Framingham Public Schools. Her educational and professional background is in early education, special education, and social work. For over 30+ years, she has been dedicated to children, families, and communities with a focus on prevention, strength-based practices, and program development. Her passion is contagious as she builds collaborative relationships to achieve the shared community goal of strengthening families right from the start while creating pathways for future success! Jane enjoys traveling, photography, ballet, and discovering new places to dine. She loves spending time with her two daughters and Cat, her favorite feline.

Jeanette Lake

Early Learning Specialist, Group Facilitator

Jeanette is an Early Learning Specialist with the ParentChild+ Program and a Play, Learn, and Grow Together Group Facilitator specializing in preparing families for preschool and Kindergarten for the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham. She received her degree in Early Childhood Education and Educational Leadership in graduate school. Prior to coming to Framingham,she taught Kindergarten in the Boston Public Schools until retirement. She loves meeting young children and their families in the playgroups and watching them have new experiences, develop skills, and form relationships. Her favorite pastimes are reading, theater, and long walks with her dogs.

Gracie Idzal

ParentChild+ Program Coordinator & Early Learning Specialist

Gracie is the ParentChild+ Program Coordinator and an Early Learning Specialist with the Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham. She came to ECAF with a background as a preschool and kindergarten teacher. She loves working individually with families in the ParentChild+ Program. She believes that sharing in this special time of development with families of young children is a privilege and a pleasure. Gracie and her husband have lived in Framingham for almost 30 years along with their three daughters, all of whom attended the Framingham Public Schools.

Susan Ferraro

Program Support, Outreach, ASQ Support, Early Learning Specialist 

Susan provides Program and Outreach Support for The Early Child Alliance and serves as an Early Learning Specialist with the ParentChild+ Program. Her background in child development and developmental assessments makes her a natural fit for providing specialized support for the Ages & Stages Parent Questionnaire (ASQ). Having worked in both early intervention and medical settings, Susan is most passionate about the deep connections she builds with families. She truly enjoys working one-on-one to provide family education and sharing creative, hands-on activities that foster a child’s learning. For Susan, the most rewarding part of her work is the privilege of being a part of watching children grow. A Massachusetts native, Susan is dedicated to her community both professionally and personally. Outside of work, she loves hiking, enjoying live music, cooking, and staying active in local community work.

Lucia Fernandez

Early Learning Specialist, Family Ambassador, Bilingual Playgroup Facilitator  

Ana Da Silva

Early Learning Specialist, Bilingual Playgroup Facilitator