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."
​Amy Romano loves helping young children learn and explore the world around them. That is the reason she became a teacher.
​Amy's favorite thing is to create a love of books and reading in her class. A favorite book is Vincent Van Gogh's Cat written by a second grade class in Indiana.
​Miss Amy is married to her childhood sweetheart and has two grown daughters. When Amy is not teaching she pursues her passion for traveling to far off places and learning about other cultures.
​Marlene Cacciola is the lead Toddler teacher at the Jericho STEM Academy where she has worked for 10 years. Marlene is the mother of 3 boys ages 22, 25 and 28, 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.
 
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My name is Gina Chan and I have been teaching pre- K for many years.  Before that, I taught at the elementary level in the Syosset School District.  I believe that children love to learn.  My job as their teacher is to guide them as they discover and explore the world around them. One of my favorite children's book is "Are You My Mother?". It is the story of a baby bird, going on a quest to find its mother. Asking questions along the way, and learning through mistakes until it is reunited with its Mommy. I am also a firm believer in encouraging children's artistic skills.  Art gives you a way to observe the world, to focus on details, to develop creativity, to think outside the box, and to find beauty in individual styles.
I was born in the Philippines but grew up in Italy and have a passion for traveling and learning about different cultures. I have 2 children of my own; one in College and one in High School, both pursuing studies in STEM. My other interest are reading, gardening, cooking, art, yoga, swimming, and playing the piano.
           
​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.
My name is Yogesh Joshi and this is my 4th 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!
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​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 every time you walk into her classroom!
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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.
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 Hi, my name is Miss Gail and  I am so happy to be a floater at the academy. 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!
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​Hi, I am Miss Mariana. I am so excited to be a part of the Jericho STEM team. I love working with children and helping them find and understand their academic strengths. I look forward to building a relationship with your children and hope to make a lasting impression on their growth and development. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and two sons.
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Hello, I am Miss Stephanie. I am an assistant in the Pre-K class.
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Miss Nicole is very excited to have the opportunity to work with your children and be part of the Jericho STEM team as a teacher's assistant in the 3's. I have worked with children in a preschool setting over the last five years and enjoy seeing them grow and flourish. I am involved with community organizations. I am fluent in Greek and in my free time enjoy reading, hiking, hot yoga and spending time with my family. We enjoy music, baking, cooking and taking road trips out east.