DIRECTOR and DRAGONFLY PROGRAM LEAD

Tina has been at PIV since 2004, teaching in the pre-k and Caterpillar programs before becoming the Director in 2016. She brings 20 years of teaching experience and a previous background in business management to her role as Director, and often shares a love of singing in the classrooms. Her dog, Lucca Beau, is a frequent visitor who spreads smiles and comfort. Tina's favorite book to read aloud is The Extraordinary Egg by Leo Leonni

BUMBLEBEE PROGRAM LEAD

Elizabeth believes that children's innate curiosity and wonder make them natural scientists, and she truly loves to support their exploration of the world around them. Elizabeth's favorite book to read aloud is, Owl Moon by Jane Yolen.

BUMBLEBEE ASSOCIATE TEACHER

Jill has been a classroom teacher for 15 years, teaching preschool all the way up to middle school. Jill is passionate about creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for students to learn and grow. She has also been an elementary art teacher and believes every child is born an artist. She enjoys helping students develop their own personal and unique art styles.  Jill’s favorite book is The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin.

CATERPILLAR PROGRAM LEAD

Mandy is excited to bring her experience as a special education teacher to the Caterpillar classroom! As a teacher and an alumni parent, she knows that all children can learn given the proper supports each individual needs. She enjoys watching children discover interests, friendships, and independence through play-based activities and hands-on discovery. Her favorite book to read aloud is I Will Surprise My Friend! by Mo Willems.

CATERPILLAR ASSOCIATE TEACHER

Rebecca is an active member of the community, volunteering her time over the years on the PIV Board of Directors, the Mont Vernon Village School PTA, and as a substitute teacher. She brings organization skills and a background in psychology to the classroom and is excited to provide children with a supportive learning environment to explore and grow. Rebecca’s favorite book to read aloud is The Bear Ate Your Sandwich by Julia Sarcone-Roach.

DRAGONFLY ASSOCIATE TEACHER

Aila enjoys working with young children and loves being a part of their childhood development, helping them learn through play and hands-on experiences in the classroom. She is currently working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education. Her favorite book to read aloud is The Good Egg, by Jory John & Pete Oswald.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

Alyssa supports the scheduling and billing of our speech/language program and shares her background in child development and teaching as a floater or substitute in any classroom!

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST and BUTTERFLY PROGRAM LEAD

Gretchen is a huge advocate for communication development! She strongly supports language learning in the early years of rapid brain growth, when children are most open to learning from enriched experiences. Gretchen's favorite book to read aloud, and make her laugh EVERYTIME, is The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Janet keeps the PIV office running smoothly, maintaining registration records and tuition accounts. She is an extra pair of eyes and hands in any classroom or on the playground and enjoys helping children select books from the library. If you have a question about PIV, Janet has the answer!

COMFORT DOG

Lucca LOVES children. He is a gentle, quiet dog who likes to be surrounded by a group of children all talking to him or stroking his soft coat. He especially likes meeting a child at drop-off for a “Breakfast Date”, a special way to start the school day! (Lucca is not a Doodle; he is a Spinone Italiano.)