The Center is well known for the longevity, experience, and professionalism of its staff. The director and teachers are committed to the development of future early childhood educators, and supervise and work with undergraduate and graduate students in training from various colleges and Yale University.
Director Carla M. Horwitz. Ed.D. (Educational Leadership), MS (Urban Education), Diploma in Child Development, State Certificates in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and Professional Early Childhood Directorship. 42 years relevant experience. 37th year at Calvin Hill.
Administrative Associate Susan Taddei. EdM Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction. State Certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. 11 years relevant experience. 6th year at Calvin Hill.
Administrative Assistant Randi K. Alpert, BS Early Childhood Education. 25 years relevant experience. 14th year at Calvin Hill.
Threes Program
Head Teacher Helen Riviere. BS Early Childhood Education, MS Urban Education. 33 years relevant experience. 10th year at Calvin Hill.
Teacher Nancy Pasacreta. BS Psychology (24 credits in Early Childhood Education). 19 years relevant experience. 7th year at Calvin Hill.
Teacher Reyna Ottenstein. BA Psychology and Art Therapy. 26 years relevant experience. 2nd year at Calvin Hill.
Teaching Fellow Christina Cammisa. BA Eastern Connecticut State University 2011, Sociology and Early Childhood Education. State Certification in Early Childhood Education. Post Graduate Harris Fellowship in Child Development and Early Childhood Education, Yale Child Study Center.
Preschool: Threes and Four
Head Teacher Linda Barret. BA Psychology (25 credits in Early Childhood Education). 31 years relevant experience. 21st year at Calvin Hill.
Senior Teacher John Cafferty. BA English. (24 graduate credits in Early Childhood Education). 38 years relevant experience. 39th year at Calvin Hill.
Teacher Heather Guerette. BS Early Childhood Education. 8 years relevant experience. 9th year at Calvin Hill.
Teacher Colleen Olinski. BA Communications (30 credits in Early Childhood Education). MS Education. State Certification in Elementary Education K-6. 6 years relevant experience. 4th year at Calvin Hill.
Assistant Teacher Stefanie Harris. Enrolled in Early Childhood Associate Degree Program. (19 credits in Early Childhood Education). 8 years relevant experience. 4th year at Calvin Hill.
Kindergarten
Senior Teacher Winnie Naclerio. BA and MS Early Childhood Education. State Certificates in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. 33 years relevant experience. 34th year at Calvin Hill.
Assistant Teacher Stacey Fierro. BS Human Development and Family Studies. 2½ years relevant experience. 2nd year at Calvin Hill.
Teaching Fellow Ted Palenski. BA Yale University 2010, Linguistics. (6 credits in Early Childhood Education/Child Development) Seedlings Teaching Fellow. 5 years relevant experience. 6th year at Calvin Hill.
Teaching Fellow Meredith Andrews. MS Hunter College 2011, Early Childhood Special Education. State Certification in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education. Post Graduate Harris Fellowship in Child Development and Early Childhood Education, Yale Child Study Center.
Board of Directors
The Calvin Hill Board of Directors is comprised of parents, teachers and community members. Feel free to download the complete list of board members.
