School Director and Manager

“My vision, passion and faith help to foster a positive environment for all who come to Church and School of the Savior.”

As the Director of the Preschool, I am looking forward to developing relationships with each child and their family. I enjoy greeting families, managing the myriad administrative tasks of running the preschool, making sure the operations of the building are running smoothly and communicating with all about the comings and goings of the school and church community. Working closely with the staff to ensure best practices and policies are in place regarding child development, safety, and team development.

I am a member of Church of the Savior and have served in a variety of roles; including congregation President, Trustee and Fellowship Chair. I take pride in providing historical knowledge of the school, congregation and the campus and working to meet the needs of our community. My family are long-time members of Church of the Savior, attending the church and school since the late 1950s.

My growing family just welcomed our first grandchild in June, celebrated my daughter’s wedding at COS in August and I got engaged this summer!

I pledge to encourage your children to grow emotionally, spiritually, and physically by participating in activities, developing new & exciting programs and keeping the school healthy by supporting our wonderful staff & maintaining the campus.

Head Teacher

“I strive to create a positive and engaging learning environment where they can thrive and grow, spiritually, academically and emotionally.”

I am a PreK-4 teacher and have a strong connection to the preschool. As a member of the congregation, I joined the Board of Education in 2014. In 2020, I joined the school staff, teaching PreK-3 and All by Myself programs. This is my third year teaching PreK-4. Additionally, my 8-year-old son attended our preschool. As a parent and a teacher, I have experienced the nurturing and enriching learning environment at the Church of the Savior Preschool firsthand.

I am passionate about early childhood education and currently pursuing a Bachelor degree in Family Science and Human Development to further my education and enhance my ability to make a difference.

Teacher

"I find it rewarding to watch a class grow in interaction, imagination, and creativity.” 

I am a highly enthusiastic and creative PreK-3 teacher, with a passion for nurturing young minds and helping them make love grow. I started teaching here 23 years ago, initially leading the Happy Times class and then transitioned to All By Myself. I’ve been teaching our 3-year-old class for the past 17 years, fostering social-emotional development and early literacy skills. Before joining the staff, I was a parent as my two sons attended the preschool. 

I hold a business degree from Berkeley College and an Associates degree in Child Development from Bergen Community College. I am happily married to my husband Tom and enjoy spending time with my labrador retriever, Zoey. When I’m not teaching, I vacation regularly in Walt Disney World and Lake George, NY. 

Teacher

“I feel incredibly lucky to spend my days here, helping foster a love for learning in your children.”.

I teach our PreK-4 class and STEAM enrichment program. I've been part of the COS Preschool family for 10 years. After the birth of my twins, I “retired” from the corporate world and discovered the Mommy & Me program which I attended with my children. While my children were in the preschool, I became a class mom and volunteered at school events and Lunch Bunch. In 2016, I joined the staff as an assistant teacher and was promoted to teacher in 2022. My favorite thing is finding a science experiment that fits perfectly with every holiday and theme throughout the school year! 

I graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Business & Technology and earned an MBA in Management from Pace University. In 2022, I earned my Child Development Associate credential, fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a teacher. As a teacher, I am still using my MBA skills as I manage the little ones through the adventures of our school days.

Teacher

This is my second year working with the wonderful staff at Church of the Savior. I was introduced to the school when I was a parent looking into a preschool program for my older daughter. Since then, both of my daughters have graduated from the school and I was very enthusiastic when I was presented with the opportunity to join the staff. 

Currently I am a teaching assistant in Mrs. Hazarian’s Pre-K4 class, a Lunch Bunch aide and also the Transitional Kindergarten teacher. As the TK teacher I provide additional support and enrichment to students who may not be socially or academically ready for a traditional Kindergarten program.  Using a multi sensory approach and play-based learning activities, I focus on improving handwriting, math and reading readiness skills. 

I attended The College of New Jersey and have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (PreK-8) with a concentration in Biology. I have my Master of Arts in Reading and hold certificates as a Teacher of Reading and Reading Specialist. Before working at Church of the Savior I had 17 years of experience teaching in a public school. I left soon after getting married to stay home and raise my  two daughters. Church of the Savior has given me the opportunity to reenter the world of education while still recognizing the value and importance of family. I truly enjoy working with the students and watching them grow academically, socially and emotionally each day. 

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Teacher Assistant/Lunch Bunch Coordinator

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant