Staff

Professional, dedicated, and loving: these words speak volumes about the staff at Preschool of the Arts. Equipped with years of study and professional experience, our staff strives to continuously respond to the individual needs of each child. Employing cutting-edge methodology and liberal doses of warm and loving care is our successful formula for happy children who are constantly learning.

Head of School

Ettie Zaklos

Founder and Director

Administration

Head of Security

Dennis Harris

Head of Security

Lead Teachers

Marcia Zuccarello

Teacher of Cheery Chagall

11-19 months

Jennifer Cashman

Teacher of Tiny Da Vinci

19 months-2 year old's

Deanna Mulhern

Teacher of Mini Morisot

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2 - 3 year old's

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Jeannine Rivera

Teacher of Mini Monet

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2-3 year old's

Leslie Wilkinson

Teacher of Cute Cassatt

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3 - 4 year old's

Dawn Tice

Teacher of Little Van Gogh

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3 - 4 year old's

Samantha Lewandowski

Teacher of Pre-K Picasso

4 - 5 year old's

Christy Brown

Teacher of Pre-K Pollock

4 - 5 year old's

Teachers Assistants       

Varon Shepeard

Teacher's Assistant

Marjeta Halitaj

Teacher's Assistant

Lynn Hatzigianakis

Teacher's Assistant

Astrid Rivarola

Teacher's Assistant

Miranda Ayala

Teacher's Assistant

Maria Suarez de Arruba

Teacher's Assistant

Nicole Carhuayo

Teacher's Assistant

Ally Rivarola

Teacher's Assistant

Lena Audy

Teacher's Assistant

Specials Instructors

Gardening​

Andrea Compton

Yoga & Art

Johanna Myers

Preschool Chef