Kalie Riordan – Is looking forwad to her first year at NPNS. She comes to us from Maryland where for the past 3 years she has worked as a VBS co-leader facilitating a week of praise and worship, fun and adventure for 325 pre-school through fifth graders. Kalie has her teaching certification in Early Childhood Education, and B.A. in Art and Communication Arts. She has worked as a substitute teacher for the past three years in her childrens’ pre-school, as well as lead a small womens bible study. Kalie will be co-teaching with Sarah Grant in the afternoon 4 day 3’s program.

Joey Smith returns to NPNS as a 4's teacher. She received her BA from Pace University and a Masters degree in Elementary Education from Fairfield University. She previously taught kindergarten at Hindley Elementary School. 

Edna Ventarola is returning for her sixth year at NPNS, teaching one of the Pre-K classes. Edna has been in the field of Early Childhood education for the past 21 years. She has been an administrator, a classroom teacher, an education coordinator and has taught pre-school from two years through kindergarten. Edna’s love of the environment and her passion for conservation are reflected in her enthusiasm for environmental science. Edna's liberal arts degree is from Lehman College and her Early Childhood Administration and Supervision credential is from State University at Purchase.