Kristine Crugnale

My favorite thing about DCD is being part of a community.

I began teaching as an Inclusion Special Needs Assistant in Newton Public Schools for 5 years and as a counselor at The Chestnut Hill School during the summers. I then went on to teach at The Chestnut Hill School for 10 years before my husband and myself (6 weeks pregnant) moved to Ohio for 2.5 years, then Indiana for 2.5 years, before moving back to Massachusetts. I continued to teach at The Suzuki School of Music Preschool until 2020. Since my son would be home for 3 days per week, I opened a remote learning pod for 10 families at my home 2020-2021. I then went on to work with EAL (English Additional Language) learners in the public schools. This year, I am excited to continue my teaching career here at Dedham Country Day!