EXTRAS STAFF
Alex Baker: Director
Sheila DePaola: Assistant Director/Head Teacher
Sheila DePaola: Assistant Director/Head Teacher
Alex has worked in childcare for nearly 2 decades, including multiple Region 1 Schools & the Webutuck School District. A graduate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Alex is proud to have a career in which he gets to give back to the community he was raised in.
Sheila DePaola: Assistant Director/Head Teacher
Sheila DePaola: Assistant Director/Head Teacher
Sheila DePaola: Assistant Director/Head Teacher
Sheila joined EXTRAS after 15+ years working with children in a variety of school and community settings. She holds a degree in Education, and has a passion for helping children develop healthy social/emotional skills. Sheila loves to travel and has even taught English abroad!
Sherry Eastman: Program Assistant
Sheila DePaola: Assistant Director/Head Teacher
Sherry Eastman: Program Assistant
Sherry joined EXTRAS in 2020! She retired from BD after 40 years, with an Associates in Business from Berkshire Community College. Sherry loves to travel and work with children. She especially enjoys doing crafts with them!
Ben Heacox: Program Assistant
Sheila DePaola: Assistant Director/Head Teacher
Sherry Eastman: Program Assistant
Ben joined EXTRAS in 2021. A recent graduate of the University of Connecticut, Ben loves all things UConn sports and sports in general. He is excited to spend the year with such a great group of kids!