Meet Our Staff

Mindy Hymowitz is our Assistant Director at the Jericho STEM Academy. She is a fun loving, hard working individual who will always put your children first! It has been such a joy watching our school and our staff grow into the accomplished and successful preschool we are today. I feel a great sense of accomplishment and pride! Mindy loves reading, going to the beach and spending time with her husband and two sons Robert & Jack.

"I feel fortunate to work with people who also believe that helping to shape the children of today will help make a better tomorrow."

Marlene Cacciola is the lead Toddler teacher at the Jericho STEM Academy where she has worked for over 10 years. Marlene is the mother of 3 boys, 2 who are married. She loves being a mom. "I was the little girl that always played house and school and took care of the younger children." Marlene says that Teaching the Toddlers is her dream job, "Watching my babies grow and develop into independent, social little boys and girls is always amazing and rewarding." Marlene says that every September when's she meets her children they steal her heart and soul and she falls in love with each and every one of them.

My name is Pauline (Wai) Chow. I love being an assistant teacher at Jericho Stem Academy. I grew up in a multicultural family. I speak 3 languages (English, Cantonese, and Mandarin). I'm a mother to a wonderful son. I enjoy working with children. They bring joy and love. It is a rewarding feeling when you watch them grow and learn. You will see me everyday at drop off and dismissal because I am the Site Safety Manager, keeping everyone safe!

My name is Yogesh Joshi and this is my 5th year as an assistant teacher at Jericho STEM Academy! I've been working with children for more than 10 years now, in the toddler to Pre-K age group. I love to spend time with children because they keep me feeling young, refreshed, energetic, and happy. Teaching has been my passion for many years now. I have a bachelors in Math and Education.
Some of my hobbies include cooking and listening to Indian music. I also love to spend time with my two children.

Miss Fulya is a loving toddler assistant. She is always willing to take that extra step to make our children happy or to help one of our families. It is very rare to find an assistant like Miss Fulya and we are lucky to have her!

Miss Kim is a threes teacher at The Jericho STEM Academy. She is very loving with all of the children in her class. Miss Kim is very creative. You get a treat and a big surprise each time you walk into her classroom!

Hello, My name is Ms. Tara and I'm very happy and excited to be a part of the Jericho STEM Academy. I will be a toddler assistant and site safety monitor this school year . I have been working with children of all ages for over 10 years, I very much enjoy it. In my free time I love to spend time with my family and all of my pets. I also enjoy cooking, baking, working out, nature and sports. I'm very much looking forward to getting to know all of you. I want to thank you again for this great opportunity to be a part of such a great school.

Hi, my name is Miss Gail and I am so happy to be a floater at the academy. I periodically help in the office too. I am lucky that I get to interact with all the children and staff. I worked at the Mid Island Y as an assistant when Miss Ilene was a teacher there. I enjoy being a mom, grandma, and working with children!

My name is Evelyn Myers. Teaching your children is something that I always wanted to do. I get so much joy watching them learn and grow. Teaching a STEM curriculum to Pre-K students is fun and rewarding!

Hello, I am Miss Maria, an assistant in our Pre-K. I am very excited to bring my experience working with children to Jericho STEM ACADEMY. Watching my students use their natural curiosity to learn just brightens up my day. When I am not working I enjoy being with my three children and spoiling my little dog Tino! My favorite band is Queen..

Miss Perri is very excited to be an assistant teacher for the threes at our academy. She has a degree in Environmental Sciences and loves teaching children about nature and animals. Perri loves learning and feels it is important that her students leave here feeling the same way.

My name is Andrea Giron. I am a Pre-K teacher for Jericho STEM Academy. It is a huge privilege to work with students and watch them grow into independent individuals. It brings me joy when students grasp a concept and I am so excited when the children participate and demonstrate their understanding. I have a bachelors in Early Education and Childhood Education.
In my free time I like to spend time with family and friends. I grew up in a very loving and united family which is why I value and cherish every second spent with family and friends.

Hello, my name is Malini Sharma and I’m a three’s teacher at Jericho STEM Academy. I’m a graduate of Queens College with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Childhood Education and Sociology. I’m dedicated and determined to promote the academic, social and emotional development of each learner and look forward to working with both the parents and students. It is my passion to educate and a privilege to be able to teach and support every student in my classroom.

My name is Miss Sandra. I'm an assistant in a 3's class. I've been working in Early Childhood for 10 years. I love working with children. I often meet some of my former students and it is very heartwarming when they come running over to me. I look forward to getting to know your children and help them reach for the stars!

Miss Mita has been working with children since 1997. Mita has a bachelors degree in education. Working here has given Miss Mita a lot of joy because she loves being with children. Helping the children to learn and discover brings Mita much happiness.

Hi, my name is Emily and I am a floater here at the Jericho STEM Academy. I immigrated to the US from Taiwan in 1990. My interests are in crocheting, painting and cooking. I love being around children because they remind me that life is full of simple pleasures.