Holyoke Public Schools
You are
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A Black or Latinx paraeducator or teacher-on-waiver
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A college graduate with a bachelor’s degree or higher
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Currently employed by the Holyoke Public Schools
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An aspiring teacher
Quick Contacts
Holyoke Public Schools Contact
Christie Elman
Director of Recruitment and Induction
413-657-6386
Mount Holyoke College Admissions Contact
Amy Asadoorian
Assistant Director of Communications, Outreach, and
Admissions
413-538-3478
Mount Holyoke College Program Director
Catherine Swift, M. Ed.
Director, Teacher Licensure Programs
413-538-2464
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Mount Holyoke College Financial Aid
Kate Rajbhandari
Director of Financial Aid Programs and Counseling
413-538-2291
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Paradigm Shift Program Coordinator
Danielle Phillips
Your Path: Holyoke Public Schools
Paradigm Shift is here to help you become a licensed teacher.
Here are the steps you need to follow:
Holyoke Public Schools Financial and Academic Support
In addition to federal and state financial support, there are opportunities for financial and academic support available specifically for Holyoke Public Schools' paraeducators and teachers on a waiver working to obtain their initial teaching license.