Staff
Our staff brings stellar credentials combined with extensive experience and expertise in Early Childhood Education.
Corliss Farry
Director and Teacher, Four Year Olds
Teacher since 1989, Director since 1995
B.A., Education and Psychology, Westminster College, Pennsylvania
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, Adelphi University, New York
Certified in Nursery, Kindergarten and Grades 1—6, New York
Certified in Elementary Education and Speech Therapist, New Jersey
Certified in Elementary Education, Pennsylvania
Prior Experience: Speech Language Specialist—4 years
Melinda Cavagnaro
Teacher, Three Year Olds—Since 1990
Office Administrator— Since 1995
B.S., Education Lock Haven State College, Pennsylvania
M. Ed., Shippensburg State College, Pennsylvania
Certified in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education:
Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania
Prior Experience:
Kindergarten Teacher— 5 years
Early Childhood Licensing Inspector (Kansas) - 2 1/2 years
Early Childhood Resource Specialist—Kansas Health Department
Curriculum Supervisor and Substitute Director, Kindercare Day Care, Kansas
Margaret Lane
Teacher, Four Year Olds Since 1993
B.A., Elementary Education and Psychology, St. John’s University, New York
M.S., Education, Fordham University, New York
Certified in Nursery through 6th Grade and Special Education, New York
Certified in Elementary Education and Special Education, New Jersey
Prior Experience: College Administration—7 years
Elizabeth Harrison
Teacher, Three Year Olds Since 2007
Bachelor of Professional Studies, Metropolitan College of New York
Early Childhood Post Graduate Coursework, Brookdale Community College
Prior Experience: PNS Classroom Aide, Four Year Olds — 3 Years
15 years in Human Resources, Training and Development/Adult Education
Valerie DeMatteo
Teacher, Transitional Threes Since 2009
B.A., Early Education, Brooklyn College, New York
M.S., Education with Math Specialty, Brooklyn College, New York
Certified Teacher of Nursery, Kindergarten
and Certified Elementary School Teacher, New Jersey,
Licensed Teacher of Grades 1 - 6, NYC
Prior Experience: Classroom Teacher, grade 4 - 3 years
Math Coordinator/Resource Teacher - 6 years
Math Specialist - 3 years
Robin Bellomo
Teacher, Transitional Threes, Since 2010
B.A., Special Education, Monmouth University, New Jersey
M.A., Reading, Monmouth University, New Jersey
Prior Experience: Classroom Teacher, grades 1, 2 and 3 — 6 years
Preschool Teacher - 4 years
Paula Svenningson
PNS Aide Since 2008
B.A., Early Childhood Education & Psychology, College of Staten Island, NY
PNS Parent
Sunday School Teacher
Elementary School PTO and Classroom Volunteer
Donna Zakrzewski
PNS Aide Since 2008
PNS Parent for 16 Years
Mother of Four
Prior Experience:
In Home Childcare Provider—7 years
Kindergarten Classroom Volunteer, Strathmore School
Former Girl Scout Leader — 3 years
Kelly Roseo
PNS Aide Since 2007
PNS Parent
PNS Board Member
Elementary School PTO and Classroom Volunteer