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Nan Sheridan: Director Nan’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Connecticut, specializing in Early Childhood Education as well as many hours of professional development workshops and seminars. Nan has been teaching at VGNS since 1997 working as a head teacher for both the 3 and 4 year old classes. She became director in 2005 while continuing to teach the morning classes. Beginning in September of 2011 Nan’s roll changed from a teaching director to a director only position. Nan is currently a member of the Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington and the Early Childhood Professional Educator’s Consortium. Diane Pisko: Head Teacher In May of 2010 Diane received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Tunxis Community College. Previous to earning her degree, in May of 2009, Diane received her Certificate of Early Childhood Education from Tunxis Community College and has completed courses at Naugatuck Community College to earn her Head Teacher Certificate. Diane began volunteering in her children’s classes at Village Green and later became an administrative assistant and substitute teacher at VGNS. She became a teacher assistant in September 2000. Diane volunteers for many committees at her church and is superintendent of Sunday school. Diane is head teacher for all classes at Village Green. Cindy Harris: Teacher Assistant and Substitute Cindy joined VGNS as a volunteer in her daughter’s class. In 2001 she began working as a substitute and as an extra hand to help the 3-year old children adjust to their first school experience. Cindy’s natural ability with children and years of experience substituting at Village Green has lead to a permanent position as an assistant with the morning 3-year olds. She will also continue to substitute as needed. Karen Downey: Teacher Assistant and Substitute Karen has a degree in Sociology from the Eastern Connecticut State University. She is currently taking Early Childhood Education courses at Tunxis Community College. Karen became involved at Village Green as a volunteer in the classroom as well as being a Room Mom and joined the staff in 2007. While a stay at home mom Karen had a Home Daycare. Karen also volunteers at her children’s elementary school and town sports teams. Karen will be assisting with all classes. *All teachers are First Aid and CPR certified. Dee Niland: Administrative Assistant Dee began at Village Green as a parent volunteer in her two children’s classes. She has been the Administrative Assistant since 2002. Her duties include, collecting tuition payments, monthly newsletters, Lending Library and Scholastic Book Club coordinator, and many other projects throughout the year. She volunteers many hours at her children’s school, as a past co-president of the PTO and chairperson of the fall fundraiser. |