Nursery School Staff

Geri Foligno - Director

Geri Foligno - Director

Biography

Geraldine Foligno - B.A. degree in Early Childhood Education. Both Nursery School and Elementary School Certifications. Taught Kindergarten for 16 years at Peshine Ave. School in Newark, N.J. Nursery and Pre-K teacher here at Connecticut Farms Nursery School from 1991 - 1997. Director at CFCNS from 1997 to present.

Melissa Mercado - Nursery School Teacher

Melissa Mercado
Pre-K Teacher

Biography

Mrs. Melissa Mercado is a graduate from Ramapo College of New Jersey where she earned her B.A. in Sociology and an Elemenrary Education Certificate. In January 2006, she began working at Robert Gordon School in Roselle Park as a Basic Skills Instructor. She worked with students in first through fifth grades in Language Arts and Math. For the past 5 years, Melissa has also been working at Huntington Learning Center in Springfield as a tutor. She currently works with kindergarten through high school students helping them with their reading, writing and math skills. Melissa attended Connecticut Farms Nursery School as a child. She is thrilled to be back and part of a wonderful team.

Amanda Maluchnik - Nursery School Teacher

Amanda Maluchnik
Nursery School Teacher

Biography

Amanda Maluchnik comes to us with a B. A. in Early Childhood Education, BA in Early Childhood Education, MA in Early Childhood Education.

Alicia McNamara - Aide

Alicia McNamara
Aide

Phyllis Pacella - Aide

Phyllis Pacella
Aide

Sheryl Grusinski - Aide

Sheryl Grusinski
Aide

Biography

I have been a Teacher's Assistant at Connecticut Farms Church Nursery School for 10 years. It has been a great experience working with the children. I really enjoy my job and feel a great responsibility and dedication to them.

Susan LaPilusa - Aide

Susan LaPilusa
Aide