First Church of Christ

Vickie received a B.S. degree in Special Education and Elementary Education from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She has had experience teaching children as a Learning Disabilities Resource Room teacher in Ohio, a Special Education Pre-vocational teacher in Arlington, Massachusetts, and has 20 plus years combined experience teaching... (click to continue)

Seema anup,

Assistant Teacher with Phoebe Ostergren | prek 4s 3- & 5-day am classes | assistant teacher with maryalice bighinatti's full day add-on option class

Seema was born and brought up in India where she received her master’s degree in Physics. She has worked as a substitute teacher in the Rocky Hill public schools for several years and has been a substitute teacher in preschools. She actively participates in the community outreach... (click to continue)

Maryalice Bighinatti,

Head Teacher | PREK 4s 4-Day am class | full day add-on option class

Maryalice received her B.S. in Accounting from CCSU. She has had experience in teaching children as a religious education volunteer for 15 years. She worked at The Travelers and The Hartford before she opened a... (click to continue)

Patricia gilbert,

administrative assistant

Pat received her B.A. degree in Early Childhood Education from CCSU and has her M.A. degree in Pastoral Counseling from St. Joseph University. She is retired from her Christian Counseling private practice of ten years (and from teaching our Older 4s class of one year!) Pat enjoys... (click to continue)

kristin hacker,

Assistant Teacher with Jamie Tinker | PreK 5s aM | prek 5s Lengthened Class

Kristin is thrilled and thankful to be joining the teaching staff this year. A Connecticut native, she spent 10 years at The Hartford, teaching employee development classes and writing new hire curriculum. Since 2009, Kristin has devoted her time to being an at-home parent, becoming... (click to continue)

Nikki jones,

Assistant Teacher with Lisa Roncaioli| PreK 3s 3-Day AM Class

Nikki is thrilled to be joining the First Church preschool staff. She was born and raised in a suburb right outside of Boston and moved to Glastonbury in 2005. She has been a stay-at-home mom for almost 14 years, and was a substitute at First Church last year. Prior to that she worked... (click to continue)

phoebe ostergen,

Head Teacher | PreK 4s 3-day & 5-day Classes | Extended Sessions

Phoebe received her B.S. degree in Mathematics from Russell Sage College in New York state. She worked at The Travelers Insurance Company 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)

lisa roncaioli,

Head Teacher | PreK 3s AM & PM Classes | Extended Sessions

Lisa is excited to be joining the preschool team at First Church. She has a degree in Social work and Art Education from Southern CT State University. She has worked for over 15 years teaching at various levels, the most recent being preschool ages three and four year olds. Lisa is married... (click to continue)

lynn sunshine,

Lynn loves children and is a Deacon of our church. She received a B.S. degree in Wildlife Management from Michigan State University. She has also earned an... (click to continue)

jamie tinker,

Head Teacher | PreK 5s Class and PreK 5s lengthened class

Jamie is beginning her sixth year on our teaching staff. She is passionate about helping children grow socially and emotionally. Jamie looks forward to getting to know and working with your children. Jamie is currently enrolled at Ashworth College, working toward her Child Development... (click to continue)