Potential Early Childhood High School Students:

Interested in helping four-year-olds prepare for Kindergarten? Considering a career in early childhood education or a career that involves working with children outside of the classroom such as counseling, pediatrics, speech therapy, etc? This may be the class for you!

• Work and play with VPK students.

• Write and implement lesson plans for small groups biweekly. 

• CPR certification is available during your 3rd year.

• Earn your CDA certification and 12 college credit hours!

• Tours available upon request.

Potential VPK Parents/Students:
The VPK children enrolled in the Viera Hawk’s Nest Program experience the unique opportunity to learn from a variety of student-teachers throughout their day. Working under the supervision of the classroom teacher, Michelle Zeppieri, and the instructional assistant, Petra Howe, the student teachers plan and implement age-appropriate math, language arts, science, social studies, arts, fine & gross motor lessons daily. All lessons are based on the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards. With so many teachers working at one time our VPK students benefit from one-on-one, or very small groups of 2 or 3, throughout their entire day!

Important Information: 

• This program is entirely free and available to anyone in Brevard County.

• Breakfast is free for all littles.

• School lunch is available and can be paid through:  Cafeteria Lunch Account.

• Tours available upon request.  

Classroom Hours:

• NO VPK ON MONDAYS

• 8:55-2:25 Tuesday – Thursday

• 8:55-1:25 Friday

Eligibility Requirements:

• VPK students must turn 4 by September 1st of enrollment year.

• VPK Students must be fully potty trained prior to enrollment.

• VPK students must have a certificate of eligibility, click this link for more information Early Learning Coalition .

Teacher Contact Information:  
Michelle Zeppieri, M. Ed.
321-632-1770 ext. 28044
Email Michelle Zeppieri