{"id":1275,"date":"2025-07-21T18:52:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T18:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/hecdc\/?page_id=1275"},"modified":"2026-01-16T15:23:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:23:37","slug":"administration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/hecdc\/administration\/","title":{"rendered":"Administration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Administration&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23009344&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#009344&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;1282&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; primary_align=&#8221;left&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; hover_btn_title=&#8221;BIO&#8221; hover_btn_color=&#8221;green&#8221; hover_btn_size=&#8221;xs&#8221; hover_add_button=&#8221;true&#8221; hover_btn_link=&#8221;target:_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753723332064{padding-top: -50px !important;padding-right: -50px !important;padding-bottom: -50px !important;padding-left: -50px !important;}&#8221;]<i class=\"fa fa-phone \" ><\/i><\/p>\n<p>(732) 785-3000 x2093[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Principal<\/strong><\/h6>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"mailto:whrycenko+FromWWW@brickschools.org\">Mr. Walter Hrycenko<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Chain of Communication&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23009344&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brickschools.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FBTPS-Chain-of-Communication.pdf&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#009344&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Contact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23009344&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#009344&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Main Office:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(732) 785-3000 x 4500<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attendance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(732) 785-3000 x 4550<\/p>\n<p><strong>Child Study Team:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(732) 785-3000 x1513<\/p>\n<p><strong>School Nurse:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(732) 785-3000 x 4501<\/p>\n<p>tamccarthy@brickschools.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>School Counselor:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(732) 785-3000 x 1536<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;District Mission Statement&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23009344&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#009344&#8243;][vc_column_text]Brick Schools is committed to providing student-centered instruction through teacher-led practice in a learning environment that fosters interpersonal and academic growth. Through strong community connections, our mission is to promote student success by cultivating their unique talents and prepare them for their future, while empowering them to assume altruistic roles and embrace life-long learning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Student Centered &#8211; Teacher Led &#8211; Community Connected<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;HES Vision Statement&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23009344&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#009344&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inclusive learning community of Herbertsville Early Childhood Development Center is committed to celebrating the growth of our students\u00a0 academically, socially, and emotionally through student play-based learning. We encourage learning that develops self-regulation, compassion, confidence, and knowledge building a foundation for a lifelong love of learning.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_icon type=&#8221;material&#8221; icon_material=&#8221;vc-material vc-material-play_circle_outline&#8221; color=&#8221;custom&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; custom_color=&#8221;#009344&#8243; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brickschools.org%2Fhecdc%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F23%2F2025%2F07%2FHerbertsville-Vision-Statement-Recording.mp3|target:_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753123782066{margin-top: -40px !important;margin-bottom: -15px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"color: #009344;\"><strong><em>(Click to listen)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;HES Core Values \/ Beliefs&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23009344&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#009344&#8243;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We maintain the following <\/span><b>core values<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Self-Regulation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">self-regulation is a set of underlying abilities that allow children to be successful in social interactions and learning. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0We believe in embedding self-regulation in every activity that children experience throughout the school day.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Inclusion: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe children can learn from everyone regardless of their physical and\/or learning abilities. We believe that creating an inclusive learning environment where all students have equal access is essential for promoting fairness, equity, and maximizing each student&#8217;s potential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Compassion: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe that children learn to accept each other by playing and sharing. We believe that through sharing and play, students are able to adapt and modify for each other in order to include all students. We believe that this promotes compassion at an early age that carries through later school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Confidence: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe children will grow in confidence as they are challenged to participate in play-based experiences. We believe that developing confidence in preschool helps children believe in their abilities and strengths. When they have faith in themselves, they are more likely to take on challenges, explore new experiences, and persevere through obstacles. We believe confidence helps preschoolers develop resilience, enabling them to bounce back from setbacks and face challenges with a positive attitude. It also encourages problem-solving skills as confident children are more likely to approach problems creatively and seek solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Knowledge: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We believe that learning is more than just skill mastery; it is developing critical thinking skills. We believe in fostering children\u2019s learning through \u201chands-on, minds-on\u201d play and inquiry.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Administration&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:center|color:%23009344&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#009344&#8243;][vc_hoverbox image=&#8221;1282&#8243; primary_title=&#8221;&#8221; primary_align=&#8221;left&#8221; hover_title=&#8221;&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; hover_btn_title=&#8221;BIO&#8221; hover_btn_color=&#8221;green&#8221; hover_btn_size=&#8221;xs&#8221; hover_add_button=&#8221;true&#8221; hover_btn_link=&#8221;target:_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753723332064{padding-top: -50px !important;padding-right: -50px !important;padding-bottom: -50px !important;padding-left: -50px !important;}&#8221;] (732) 785-3000 x2093[\/vc_hoverbox][vc_column_text] Principal Mr. Walter Hrycenko [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Chain of Communication&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23009344&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; link=&#8221;url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brickschools.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F04%2FBTPS-Chain-of-Communication.pdf&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#009344&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Contact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23009344&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#009344&#8243;][vc_column_text] Main Office: (732)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/hecdc\/administration\/\">&hellip;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-home-boxed.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-1275","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","odd"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/hecdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1275","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/hecdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/hecdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/hecdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/hecdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1275"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/hecdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1275\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1331,"href":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/hecdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1275\/revisions\/1331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brickschools.org\/hecdc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1275"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}