Faculty Keira Durrett Adjunct FacultyEducationB.A., Wheaton College M.Ed., University of Massachusetts E116B DurrettK@gcc.mass.edu Peggy Martalock Faculty, Department ChairEducationB.A., University of Wisconsin–Madison M.E., University of Wisconsin–LaCrosse Ph.D., University of Massachusetts E116M 1-413-775-1118 MartalockP@gcc.mass.edu Peggy 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 Ripley Adjunct FacultyAcademic Affairs ripleyk@gcc.mass.edu Carol Sartz Adjunct FacultyEducationM.A., Pacific Oaks College SartzC@gcc.mass.edu Cindy Spelman Adjunct FacultyAcademic AffairsB.A., Clark University M.Ed., C.A.G.S., University of Massachusetts–Amherst SpelmanC@gcc.mass.edu