Mrs. Benedetto
Administrative Director/Teacher - 3/4 combo M-TH
Education: A degree in Spanish/Secondary Education.
TVN Experience: Sue has been with TVN since 1989.
Personal Profile: Sue has been a resident of Albany since 1981. She and her husband, Frank, have three children, Brian, Brent & Carly.
Comments to the Parents: “I hope to give your child a memorable and exciting learning experience at TVN. With Spanish as my background, don’t be surprised if your little ones come home with some Spanish songs and words.”
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Mrs. Barker
Assistant Teacher - 3/4 combo M-TH
Background: B.S. in Elementary Education and taught at the kindergarten level.
TVN Experience: Beth has been with TVN since 1989
Personal Profile: Lives in Delmar and has five children who now live in the Washington, D.C. and Metropolitan NYC areas.
Comments to the Parents: “I am looking forward to working with your children.”
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Mrs. Hanks
Teacher - 3's MWF and T/TH
Education: B.A in Elementary Education
TVN Experience: This is Becky's second year teaching at TVN and she brings a great deal of teaching and childcare experience with her.
Personal Profile: Becky grew up in the capital district area and lives in Delmar with her husband and their three children. Not only are Becky's children alumni of TVN, Becky herself was once a student here!
Comments to the Parents: “I am thrilled to have an opportunity to be a part of TVN children's first school experience. This is such a special time as they learn to experiment with their surroundings and assert themselves. Together we will watch them grow!"
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Mrs. Gutterman
Assistant Teacher - 3's MWF and T/TH
Education/Background: A.A.S in Early Childhood and has worked with children for nine years.
TVN Experience: This is Carrie’s first year as an assistant teacher at TVN.
Personal Profile: She and her husband live in Ravena with their two dogs.
Comments to the Parents: “I am excited to have this opportunity to work at TVN and be in a classroom again. I look forward to getting to know you and your 3-year old.” |
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Mrs. McKillop
Teacher - 4's M-TH
Education: B.A in Elementary Education and a Masters Degree in Special Education with an additional endorsement in Affective Education.
TVN Experience: This is Mary's third year teaching at TVN and she has over ten years experience teaching various age levels.
Personal Profile: She and her husband live in Delmar and have two children.
Comments to the Parents: “I am excited to work with the children and families on building a foundation for learning."
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Mrs. Petraglia
Assistant Teacher - 4's M-TH
Background: Sally has lived in Delmar with her family for 15 years.
She volunteered extensively in the reading and writing programs at Hamagrael Elementary and taught religious education at ST. Thomas for 6 years.
TVN Experience: Sally joined TVN in 2004.
Personal Profile: She and her husband, David, have three children.
Comments to Parents: "I have greatly enjoyed working with the children here at TVN. I know how important it is to choose the right nursery school and TVN is the perfect place to start."
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Mrs. Bonacquisti
Teacher - 4's M-F
Education/Background: Bachelors and Masters Degrees both in Education, Prek-6 Certified
TVN Experience: Sara began teaching at TVN in January 2011
Personal Profile: She and her husband live in Loudonville and have one-year-old daughter
Comments to the Parents: “I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be become a teacher. Children at this age are so imaginative, creative and their minds are wide open to anything and that makes teaching much more exciting! TVN has welcomed me with wide-open hearts and it is a great place for your children to start to become lifelong learners.” |
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Mrs. Vaccarino
Assistant Teacher - 4's MWF
Background: Served on the Board at Tri- Village from 2002-2004. Prior to obtaining the position of Assistant teacher. She also served as substitute teacher at TVN.
TVN Experience: Nicole joined TVN in 2003.
Personal Profile: She lives in Glenmont with her husband and two daughters, Vanessa and Kailee. Both children attended TVN and had Sue Benedetto and Anita Germano as teachers.
Comments to the Parents: “I am very excited about being an Assistant Teacher at Tri-Village Nursery School. From the first day as helping parent in my daughter's classes I knew that this was something I wanted to do permanently. I am thankful for being given the opportunity. I look forward to meeting all of the children and having a lot of fun.”
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Mrs. Levasalmi
Assistant Teacher - 4's T/TH
Music and Movement Teacher
Education/Background: BS in Education. Teacher of K-8 Physical Education and is currently a stay-at-home mom.
TVN Experience: Lisa has been with TVN since 2007 as our gym teacher. This will be Lisa’s third year as an assistant teacher.
Personal Profile: She and her husband live in Delmar and have three children.
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Ms. Zeh
Education Director
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Mornings
Education/Background: M.S. Pre K-6 Elementary Education
TVN Experience: Jennifer began with TVN in May 2011.
Personal Profile: She and her fiancé live in Delmar and have one daughter.
Comments to the Parents: “I’m looking forward to carrying out TVN’s vision and mission in order to continue the great success the school has established.” |
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