Educational Staff
Educational Director
Andrea Abel
Andrea Abel
Andrea holds a dual Masters Degree in Regular Education and Special Education. She has been working in the Education field for over 15 years. Her experience includes teaching Nursery and Pre-K, working as a SEIT teacher and providing Educational Evaluations.
"I believe that all children are unique and learn differently. It is our job as educators to consider the needs of our students as individuals and to create experiences that will make them successful learners."
"I believe that all children are unique and learn differently. It is our job as educators to consider the needs of our students as individuals and to create experiences that will make them successful learners."
Instructional Staff
Pre-K for All Teacher
Ms. Keri NY State Certified Early Childhood Education Keri is New York State certified in Early Childhood Education. She also holds a masters degree in Elementary Education. She has been teaching in a preschool classroom for over fifteen years. She believes in treating her students as if they are her own children. Her philosophy is " if the kids go home dirty and messy, they had a good day". 
3K for All Teacher
Ms. Rose NY State Certified Early Childhood Education Rose is New York State certified in Early Childhood Education and Common Branches Grades 1-6. She began her teaching career in 1991 as a second grade teacher with the NYS Department of Education. Prior to joining our staff, Rose had been working as the Lead Teacher in a three year old program at a private school. Rose believes in partnering with families to support, guide and enhance the overall development of her students. 
3K for All Teacher
Ms. Denise New York State certified in Early Childhood Education with Masters degree. Denise has been teaching for over ten years. Her approach is student centered and focuses on learning through play and experiential learning. "Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all."- Aristotle |
Pre-K for All Teacher Assistant
Ms. Karen NY State Certified in Childhood Education Karen has been an early childhood teacher at South Shore Toddler Academy for the past seventeen years. She earned her Master's Degree in childhood education and received her teacher certification in childhood education as well. Karen works very closely with all of her students by enriching the daily lessons and themes individually and in small groups. "I love working with the young children and providing them with the love, support, and tools they need to grow into lifelong learners. It is so special and rewarding to be apart of their early learning experiences." 
3K for All Teacher Assistant
Ms. Alexandria NY State Level 1 Assistant Teacher Certificate Alexandria holds a Level 1 Teacher Assistant Certificate. She has five years of experience working as an assistant in Early Childhood classrooms. She has worked with Rose in the classroom in past. Together, she and Rose create a warm and nurturing environment for the children. 
3K for All Teacher Assistant
Ms. Christine New York State certified Teacher's Assistant with over 11 years of experience in Early Childhood. "Every child can learn just not on the same day or in the same way." -George Evans |
Assistant Teacher
Victoria Giordano
Victoria Giordano
"A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark." I hope that each child I help teach, will remember the mark I left.
Administrative Staff
Executive Director Associate Director
Marie Didato Jennifer Caponetto
Marie Didato Jennifer Caponetto
Staten Island Community Services, Inc.
Board of Directors:
Officers
Recording Secretary
Gerald Denaro
Gerald Denaro
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President
Joseph Bonamo Vice President
Thomas Carbone |
Treasurer
David Valvik Corres. Secretary
Diane Meehan |
Board Members
Rosanne Denaro Jeanette Milione Stephen Shipani John Antoniello Maria Marchiano |
