Phoebe received her B.S. degree in Mathematics from Russell Sage College. She worked at The Travelers Insurance Company for eight years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. After raising her young children, Phoebe returned to work to pursue her new-found passion in... (click to continue)

Maria graduated from Trinity College in Hartford with a B.A. in History while taking many elementary education courses. After graduating, she moved overseas with her husband who was in the U.S. Navy. They had two of their three children while living in Japan...(click to continue)

Martha started her career in Restaurant Management where she worked for many years. She soon realized after starting her family, and many hours volunteering at her children’s elementary school at her children’s elementary school, that “Teaching Toddler’s” was her calling! Martha has been teaching preschool for the last 16 years...(click to continue)

Elise joins our team of teachers here at First Church from Lollipop Tree Preschool where she taught the 4s programs for two years. Prior to that she lived in Allentown, New Jersey with her husband Steven and two daughters Morgan and Taylor. Elise taught the 4s program at Little Tree Preschool for 15 years. She has her BS degree in Education from Lock Haven State College, Pa...(click to continue)

Samantha is very excited to be back on staff at First Church Preschool this year.  She received a BA in journalism from Saint Michael's College in Vermont.  After graduation, Samantha worked as an elementary school substitute teacher and after-school tutor.  She then  ... (click to continue)

Kristin became actively involved at First Church in 2013 as a substitute teacher and co-chair of the Parent Committee for two years while her children attended preschool here. Prior to that she spent 10 years at The Hartford providing classroom and product training to employees.  Realizing her passion for early childhood education, ... (click to continue)

Jillian received her Bachelors degree in Sociology and social relations from Eastern CT State University. She has worked at The Village for Families and Children, has preschool and school age training while working for a daycare center as well as working for KeyBank for many years before...(click to continue)

Edina joins our team this year bringing great enthusiasm with her.  She is married with 2 daughters and has lived in Wethersfield for 25 years.  Edina has worked with children ever since she came to America from Brazil in 1987.  She spent the past 6 years working ... (click to continue)