Jane Brennan:Born and raised in New Canaan, Jane married her high school sweetheart and now has 2 children and 3 grandsons in the area!Jane’s mother owned the school that eventually became Toddler Time.She has been teaching at Toddler Time for 25 years.
Mary Caniglia:Mary loves to travel the world with her husband.We think her love of travel is really about seeking out the world’s best food.If you ask Mary what her favorite restaurant is, don’t expect anything you’ve ever heard about!Mary shares her love of food with her class through weekly cooking. Mary is also an “old timer” at Toddler Time after 16 years. Diane Coleman: Having been at Toddler Time for 25 years, Diane one of our Toddler Time matriarchs. There is no doubt about it~ Diane love babies (she even collects baby dolls!).Diane’s other passion is dogs and guess what?She breeds them.There’s that baby theme, again! Becky Doehla: Becky wears two hats at Toddler Time~ she is a teacher and a mom to Theo in our 3’s program.Before coming to us, she taught kindergarten at Pear Tree Point for 5 years.When she finds free time, she loves to ski, walk and read. Arlene DuBiago: Arlene is the owner of the snazzy convertible in our parking lot.She loves to summer inRhode Island and while it’s hard to get her back to school, she’s here 24-7 once we do. Arlene holds a Master's Degree in Education and has been at dedicated Toddler Time teacher for 9 years. She is thrilled to have a 14 month old grandson. Andrea Dunnam: Many of you may know Andrea and her family as the ADA 2009 Ambassador Family of Fairfield County but she has also been a Toddler Time family for 5 years.When she isn’t teaching or raising awareness of diabetes, she is on the tennis courts or spending time with her husband and two children.Andrea is a lifelong resident of New Canaan. Nancy Ferullo:She can juggle, she can illustrate children’s books and she can have fun with the kids.Nancy brings creativity and humor to her classes. Nancy has been a preschool teacher for 18 years and is the Preschool Camp Director for the City of Stamford in the summer. Mary Freiberg: Mary’s passion for education is obvious.She has a Master’s in Education, was just elected to the New Canaan Board of Education and is fluent in French and Spanish. Mary also enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, gardening, traveling, knitting, running, swimming and cooking. Judy Gilroy: Judy hardly needs an introduction after growing up in New Canaan and working in the public school system for 15 years.We are thrilled to have her exuberant energy at Toddler Time.When Judy isn’t pursuing early education classes, she is spending time with her husband Tom, walking their two dogs Frankie & Annie and volunteering.
Niki Guida:Niki joined Toddler Time as the Director this past September bringing us a wealth of knowledge.When Niki isn’t at school taking care of the Toddler Time kids, she is on the sidelines rooting on one of her three boys.
Cindy Lyman: Cindy has her Master’s Degree in Early Education.She lives in New Canaan with husband and two children who are Toddler Time graduates. Cindy enjoys baking, reading, needlepoint and travel.
Rochelle Manning: Rochelle sang her first solo running for homecoming queen in colleg. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education with a specialty in music. Rochelle has been teaching music at Toddler Time for 12 years. A mom of 4, she is expecting her first grandchild in November! Jessica Reilly:15 years at Toddler Time isn’t enough “kid time” for her, so she fills in with birthday parties at Kid’s U.Jessica shares her love for music, dance and yoga with the children. Jessica recently became engaged.
Beth Schwartz: Beth is a full time mom of 2 who sings, dances and moves with children in her free time. Beth recently joined us as our creative movement teacher. If you are a theatre fan, you might recognize Beth from one of her numerous national tours...or even Broadway!
Lisa Socci: Lisa is a mom of 4.Nobody knows where she finds free time but she says that in her free time she enjoys cooking, running and reading. Lisa is currently working with our 2’s but loves children of all ages.She is also trained as a post-partum doula. Karen Talloni: When Karen isn’t at Toddler Time, she’s pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education and spending time with her 5 kids.It’s no wonder that she likes to fill her “free time” with a quiet activity likecrocheting.
Cindy Willbee:Cindy comes to us from the great white north.Originally a Canadian citizen, she became a dual citizen of the USAsix years ago.Cindy loves to spend her free time biking and walking all over Wilton.
Katy Young:Our newest teacher, Katy came to us by “popular demand” after subbing. Katy loves to chat it up with the kids.If you’re looking for Katy around school, she’s the “big kid” that always has a smile on her face.
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