Our PreK Teachers
Silvana Cozzone
Lead PreK Teacher
“ Children look up to me, the teacher. I look up to them as hope for a better world and a better future for the human race.”
- Experience: 18+ years
- Certifications: Lead Teacher Certified
- Mother of Two
Born in Bern, Switzerland and raised in Italy, Mrs. Cozzone has lived in the United States for over 20 years and is fluent in both Italian and English. In addition to her position as Lead PreK Teacher for the Pre-K class, she is also the lead teacher for our International Language and Culture specialty program that introduces our students to foreign languages, cultures and traditions. Mrs. Cozzone is also a private tutor of the Italian language and specializes in instruction for young children.
Mrs. Cozzone is Lead Teacher Certified and continues her education through New Hampshire Community Technical College. She participates in many Early Childhood workshops and seminars and strives to learn everything she can relative to young children and their education.
When she is not busy nurturing young minds, Mrs. Cozzone enjoys traveling, bargain shopping, cooking, decorating, reading, and spending time with her family.
Kim Pirozzi
Associate PreK Teacher
“ Children should be encouraged to be children, be creative and have fun!”
- Experience: 20+ years teaching children ages 2 ½ to 6
- Certifications: Lead Teacher Certified
- Mother of Two
Ms. Pirozzi has been a preschool teacher for more than twenty years. She has worked exclusively with children from the ages of 2 ½ to 6, and enjoys the fun and challenge of a highly active and energized classroom. Even with her extensive experience, she continues to participate in college level courses, workshops and seminars to keep current with educational trends and new teaching techniques.
Ms. Pirozzi is the proud mother of two daughters and enjoys spending time with them at their family farm where they care for horses and enjoy the outdoors together.
Denise Paul
Lead PreK Teacher
“I believe that all children deserve the very best in education, and should do so in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. The children we teach are our future and I am honored and privileged to be a part of their very precious lives."
- Experience: 11 Years as pre-k lead teacher, 18 years working with young children
- Certifications: Lead Teacher Certified
Ms. Paul started volunteering at her son's Preschool in Connecticut and from then on her love for teaching developed. She has been working with young children for the past 18 years and has been gaining experience with many age groups. Ms. Paul has been a pre-k lead teacher for 11 years. She graduated from the New Hampshire Community Technical college with a certificate II in early childhood education.
When Ms. Paul is not in the classroom she enjoys gardening, cooking and jigsaw puzzles.
Colleen Kearn
Substitute
Teacher's Aide
“Too often we give children answers to remember rather than problems to solve.”
- Experience: 4+ years working with young children
Miss Kearn loves working with young children because of all that they can teach us as adults. With more than four years of experience working with children ranging in age from 6 weeks through 6 years, she uses her passion for helping others to give to the children in her classroom.
Miss Kearn is currently studying Early Childhood Education at Granite State College and is working toward her Lead Teacher Certification. When she is not in the classroom, she enjoys snowboarding and riding dirt bikes as well as singing and dance.
Mrs. Paul
Lead PreK Teacher - Mon/Wed/Fri Class
Mrs. Paul is the associate Kindergarten Enrichment Teacher, as well as the Lead Teacher for our Mon/Wed/Fri PreK Class. Please refer to Mrs. Paul's profile on the Pre-K page.
Mrs. Ross
Associate PreK Teacher - Mon/Wed/Fri Class
Mrs. Ross is the Teacher's Aide for our Monday/Wednesday/Friday PreK class, as well as the Teacher's Aide for our Tues/Thurs Early PreK class. Please refer to Mrs. Ross's profile on the Early Prek 2 page.
