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BRENDA GORMALEY, the “Yoga Lady”, incorporates elements of several different yoga formats to help our children build strength, increase flexibility, improve concentration, create mind and body awareness, and enjoy relaxation. Brenda, who has practiced yoga for the past seven years, has received special training to work with children. We welcome Brenda and recognize the importance of learning to relax and be centered in the harried world of the 21st century. BARBARA ISELIN has been teaching fitness and movement at the Montessori Center of Nyack for over 20 years. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious to both children and staff. She is equally at home teaching square dances to the older students and obstacle courses to the younger ones. Her presentations, which emphasize fairness, politeness, and positive self-esteem, are received enthusiastically by the children. TERESA OLANDER is the school nurse for both the Montessori Center of Nyack and the River School. She is available for questions regarding the health and well-being of our students and helps us determine school policy relating to medical issues such as our guidelines for children with allergies. Teresa makes sure our student’s medical records are complete and up-to-date and files appropriate forms to comply with state mandated regulations. The best way to contact her is through email, at teresao@childcarerockland.org DEBBIE PACIAFFI has been working with children for over 20 years, filling many roles from head teacher to arts and crafts planner. In addition to her Montessori certification, Debbie holds both a Child Development Associate credential and an Early Childhood Development certificate. She loves her chosen field and spends many hours outside of school attending workshops and courses to stay up-to-date on all the latest teaching techniques and trends. Debbie works with the children during lunch and after school snack time, knows all of our students by name, and can substitute in any classroom. BARBARA PRESTEGAARD has been our school secretary for over 20 years. She supplies the friendly voice that answers the telephone and is in charge of billing, ordering, purchasing, and other important aspects of school administration. She shops for school supplies and snacks and knows just where we can get the most for the least! No matter what role she assumes, Barbara does it well and adds a feeling of warmth and caring that are especially her own. CHRISTINE HWALEK RENSTROM, our music teacher since 1988, is a graduate of Nazareth College. Christine has Orff-Kodaly training, but draws upon a variety of disciplines, including Montessori, when presenting her programs to the children. As a member of the Rockland County Guild of Music Teachers, she offers piano lessons privately and instructs many of our children. ELLEN (Cookie) WARNER joined the Montessori Center of Nyack and River School six years ago as the Director of Admissions. A teacher, drug and alcohol prevention educator, and experienced administrative coordinator, Ellen brings an enthusiasm and love for children that makes her a delightful addition. Her primary responsibilities concern the admission process, school tours, and outreach programs. Her nickname makes her very popular with the children! DOROTHY GOREN has been associated with the Montessori Center of Nyack since 1987. She is a graduate of Barnard College with a Masters from Manhattanville, and has spent many years in executive positions before selecting the field of early childhood as her primary interest. A believer that education is important for people of all ages, she recently completed her doctorate in the field of educational leadership. Read a letter from Dorothy. |
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