ALBANY — A 3-year-old boy sips water from a glass as classical music plays in the background. A 4-year-old counts out four crackers and a cheese stick, downs them and then washes his plate. A girl ...

Kiddies Castle Montessori School in Westminster is enrolling children 18 months to 6 years old. A Montessori school focuses on self-confidence, independence, curiosity and creativity skills.

Diane Nickerson has lived in the Capital Region for 16 years. Over the years, she's worked to become an integral part of the community through education and volunteer work. Nickerson has been an ...