Teachers
Melissa Anderson is a certified teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Psychology and Early Childhood Education with and without Special Needs from Wheelock College. Prior to joining the Circle of Friends team, Missy had various early education teaching positions for 5 years. In addition, Missy worked as a paraeducator at Frank A. Berry School for 2 years before becoming a preschool teacher. Missy is currently working on her Master's Degree in Special Education.
Christine Garbowski is a certified teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Special Education from Central Connecticut State University. Prior to joining the team, Christine worked as a Special Education Preschool Teacher in New Milford, CT. Christine has 18 years of experience working with Preschool age children and is currently working toward her Master's Degree in Special Education.
Leah Laden is a certified teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education/Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University. Prior to joining the Circle of Friends team, Leah worked as a Special Education Teacher at F.A. Berry School grades K-2. Leah has 23 years of teaching experience.
Sue Morgan is a certified teacher with a Masters Degree in Special Education. Prior to joining the team in 1999, Sue worked as an Early Intervention Teacher for the State of Connecticut and as a special education preschool teacher in Watertown, CT.
Lisa Vance is a certified teacher with a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education/Special Education. Prior to joining the team in 2007, Lisa worked as an Early Intervention Teacher for the State of Connecticut and as a special education preschool/kindergarten teacher in Region 15.
Karen Wilson is a certified teacher with a Masters Degree in Special Education. Prior to joining the team in September 2004, Karen taught at the preschool level for eight years.
Chris Brink- Para Educator
Donna Cyr- Para Educator
Jagruti Dave-Para Educator
Didier Indelicato-Para Educator
Cindy Keane- Para Educator
Janis Lariccia– Para Educator
Maureen Marchwinski– Para Educator
Christine Maresca-Para Educator
Tracey Nagel-Para Educator
Kateryn Perez-Para Educator
Faye Rifati-Para Educator
Heather Sacrider-Para Educator
Stephanie Snyder-Para Educator
Shakun Walia-Para Educator
Ben Jansen- Para Educator
Related Staff
Liz DiBiase - Supervisor of Special Education
Dr. Beth Grieco - Principal
Susan Budris - Director of Special Education
Lois Brockmann - Physical Therapist
Erica Herbert- Occupational Therapist
Melissa Salierno - Speech Language Pathologist
Katherine Coffey - School Social Worker
Carolyn Landgrebe - School Nurse
Cyndi Donati - Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Bernadette Bryant - Special Education Secretary
Michele Russo - School Secretary