Christi M. Crispino

Christi M. Crispino obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Dual Certification in General Education and Special Education, Birth-6th grade from St. Joseph’s College in 2004. She received a Master’s Degree from Long Island University in Literacy Education in 2006. In 2019, Ms. Crispino completed the advanced certificate program at St. Joseph’s College for Educational Leadership. Ms. Crispino started her career in early childhood special education providing home-based instruction at the early intervention and preschool level prior to her start at Building Blocks. Ms. Crispino joined Building Blocks in 2006, where she continued to provide instruction through early intervention and preschool special education itinerant services while also teaching in a variety of class settings. Ms. Crispino has been a part of Building Blocks for 16 years. Upon the retirement of Mary Rousseau who has been an important part of the Building Blocks community for over 20 years, Ms. Crispino has accepted the role of Educational Coordinator. In her role as Educational Coordinator, she continues to follow her passion for enhancing the lives of young learners as well as creating a supportive and cohesive school community. As Educational Coordinator, Ms. Crispino oversees the SEIT program, as well as provides supervision and training to their team of teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals.