About Us

I am thrilled to be teaching at Building Bridges! I hold a B.A. in Education and Mathematics from Vassar College and am currently pursuing my Master’s in Early Childhood Education. With four years of experience teaching at Vassar’s nursery school, I have developed a profound love for preschoolers. I am constantly inspired and awed by their creative minds, and love nothing more than to engage them in books, art, and imaginative play. When not teaching, you can find me tap dancing, beekeeping, or drumming to my heart’s content.

I’m excited to be a member of the Building Bridges teaching team and being in the classroom as an assistant Two’s Program teacher with Miss Lisa. I have my Master’s degree in Social Work and extensive experience working with young children in Early Intervention as well as clinical therapy. I believe children learn best while having fun. “I enjoy creating opportunities for teaching thru play.” I live in Brooklyn Heights with my husband and enjoy walking the promenade and Brooklyn Bridge park.

I’m so happy to be teaching your children at Building Bridges Preschool. I have over 18 years of experience teaching preschool children and I fundamentally believe learning should be fun and productive at the same time. I obtained my BA from Hunter College, my AA from the Borough of Manhattan Community College and am currently pursuing my Masters in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I live in New York City with my family and have 2 daughters and 1 granddaughter.

Monica has a Bachelors Degree in Science from the College of Staten Island. She has been a Preschool Assistant Teacher for the last eleven years. Monica is fluent in Spanish and Italian. “Working with preschool-aged children makes everyday exciting and fun as their ideas and interests develop, they begin to thrive in the classroom environment.

From 2011 – 2016, Lisa was a PreK teacher at Warbasse Nursery School in Coney Island. “I believe that education is the key to success and with a rich, profound, and meaningful education students will be given the chance to flourish to the best of their abilities.” Lisa is a lifelong Brooklyn resident and holds a BA in psychology from Saint Francis College. She also is completing her master’s degree in special education at Mercy College. Over the course of her teaching career she has had the privilege of teaching gifted and talented students, special education and is also a behavioral therapist. Lisa loves teaching, and believes that all children learn through play. When Lisa is not at work or school you can find her at her favorite museum or strolling through Central Park.

Nicole, a born resident of Brooklyn Heights, enjoys the educational and social environment of a daily preschool setting. Over the past nine years she has provided private family childcare for numerous local families. In addition to studying early childhood development, Nicole is an assistant preschool teacher. “I love the creativity, imagination, and fresh perspective a child offers daily. As a teacher I am able to encourage the growth of a child’s individual self. Being a part of a child’s excitement to learn is my true reward.”

Alice has extensive experience in child care. As a lifelong resident of Carroll Gardens, Alice has been a nanny for several local families. She loves children and believes that preschool provides better language development, socialization and helps form a child’s love of learning. “Preschool helps teach the children how to be a good friend, a good listener and and ultimately a good student.”