Meet Our Staff
Class |
Days |
Head Teacher |
Assistant |
| 2's 2 Day AM | Tuesday & Thursday | Paula Stolecki | Mimi Amodio |
| 2's 3 & 5 Day AM | Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday - Friday |
Paula Stolecki | Pam Zawiski |
| 3's 2, 3, & 5 Day AM | Tuesday & Thursday Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday - Friday |
Patti Disbrow | Pam Pollio |
| 3's 2, 3 & 5 Day PM | Tuesday & Thursday Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday - Friday |
Linda Collins Katie Gorycki |
Joanie Bivas Pam Pollio Sharon Watson |
| 4's 3 & 5 Day AM | Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday - Friday |
Linda Collins | Kecia Salino |
| 4's 3 & 5 Day PM | Monday, Wednesday & Friday Monday - Friday |
Joy Bergins Avarelle Dacosta |
Paula Stolecki Barbara Gelston |
Lunch Bunch |
Paula Stolecki Paula Zawiski |
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Enrichment Classes |
Science - Tuesday 12:30-3pm | Linda Collins | Pam Zawiski |
| Fun With Friends - Wednesday 12:30-3pm | Pam Zawiski | ||
| Look Who's Cooking - Thursday 12:30-3pm | Pam Zawiski |
Paula Stolecki
My name is Paula Stolecki and I am the 2's AM Head Teacher and an assistant in the PM 4's class. I have worked at Church in the Highlands for 26 years and hae enjoyed every minute of it. Watching children grow and learn in my class each day is what I love about my job.
I am a graduate of Evander Childs H.S. in the Bronx and attended Westchester Communit College for my certificate in Early Childhood Education. I have attended many workshops over the years and enjoy learning about topics related to young children.
I am the mother of five, grandmother of seven. My daughter even worked as a junior councelor for summer camp! I enjoy reading and traveling with my husband in my time away from school.
Mimi Amodio
My name is Mimi Amodio and I'm a Teacher Assistant in the morning two's program on Tuesday and Thursday's. I have been working here for two months now and love every minute of it!
What I like about working here is the energy and enthusiasm of the children and their love for learning. I also love working with our wonderful staff!
I have lived in Westchester my whole life and in White Plains for 13 years, since I have been married. I have three wonderful children ages ten, eight and five. In my spare time, I love to read, cook and exercise.
Patti Disbrow
Hi, I'm Patti Disbrow and I teach the morning 3's. I've been a teacher here at the Church in the Highlands for over 20 years. I've enjoyed the family atmosphere here at the Church in the Highlands and the closeness that we all feel for one another. My fellow teachers and parents have always been supportive in both the good times and the not so good times. I've worked with hundreds of children and each year fall in love with each and every one of them. I enjoy their sense of humor, their innocence and their delight in mastering new life skills.
I myself have four grown children and three (soon to be four) grandchildren. I have learned with each school year something new about young children that I can bring home and share with my children, both big and small, in my family. Each new experience with you and your children contribute to making me a better teacher. I look forward to working with all of you as we continue on our way to another successful school year here at Church in the Highlands.
Pam Pollio
My name is Pam Pollio and I am currently the teaching assistant for the AM 3 year old class Monday - Friday and the PM 3 year old class on Tuesday and Thursday. I have had the pleasure of working at Church in the Highlands since 1999.
I was originally involved with the school as a class parent for my four sons who all attended the 3's and 4's program starting in 1992. I will treasure the memories of the special crafts/gifts, class trips, and pot luck dinners that my boys experienced during their years at Church in the Highlands. The nursery school staff is extremely caring and very approachable which is why I welcomed the opportunity to work with them. It is a very cheerful and nuturing environment for the children to be in.
I enjoy interacting with the children and teaching them new things such as songs and finger plays, using scissors or even coloring in the lines. It pleases me when a child feels happy and safe and wants to learn more while playing and having fun.
I live in the Highlands with my husband Joe and four sons Joey (20), Michael (18), Chris (16) and Tom (14) and our Alaskan Malamute Holly. I enjoy summers at our Cape Cod home with my family and friends and watching my boys at their sporting events.
Linda Collins
I have been a preschool teacher for over 25 years, developing curriculum and creative instruction. I have been the Head Teacher of the morning four year olds since 1984 and afternoon three year olds since 1992. I have been co teaching in the afternoon inclusion program since 2003. I taught a Kindergarten Enrichment program for 20 years and since then have been teaching a Science Program for four year olds on Tuesday afternoons. This program has been recognized by the NY State Department of Pre K Education, which requested my input for science learning standards.
My undergraduate degree is from SUNY New Paltz and my Masters Degree is from the College of New Rochelle with a certification in reading disabilities. My husband and two sons attended the CITH!
I enjoy looking at the world through a child's eyes and orchestrating their play for constructive social and academic interaction. My motto is "Kids under construction, the paint is still wet. Kids under construction, the Lord isn't finished yet!"