Pamela Koutrakos, Director & Book Club Facilitator
Pam has been welcomed to the coop just this year. She previously taught preschool through sixth grade. She also worked as a reading specialist, literacy coach, and staff developer in a Bergen County public school district. She has a BS in Psychology, graduate level certification in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, an M Ed in Literacy-Language Arts, and has completed other graduate work in Special Education. Both of her children are current co-op students.

Mary Ellen Sabatino, Head Teacher, 4's Teacher
Mary Ellen is currently in her 20th year at the co-op, and has previously taught preschool at the Cooperative Nursery School in Fair Lawn. Mary Ellen earned her degree in Early Childhood Education at Glassboro State University. All three of her children are co-op alumni.

Laurie Kane, 4's AM Aide
Laurie is a former co-op mom (2 of her 3 children attended the co-op). She joined the co-op teaching team three years ago. Laurie has a BA in Communications and English from Villanova and an MA in Journalism from New York University, and worked in radio and television prior to having her children. Laurie is also a Ridgewood resident.

Caroline Liston, Lunch & Play Teacher, 4's Aide
Originally from Ireland, Caroline has worked in the childcare field for more than 14 years. She joined the co-op three years ago as one of the "Lunch & Play" facilitators, and also joins Mary Ellen Sabatino, in the 4's classroom.

Marianne Cordes, 3's Teacher
Now in her 18th year at the Co-op she received an A.A.S. from Bergen Community College with a major in Early Childhood Education. She has 3 children, one of whom attended the co-op and 2 grandchildren.

Beth Ann Caruso, 3's Aide
Beth Ann went to Berkeley College and worked in business before having her three children, now ages 15 - 20. Beth has been active in the community as a volunteer at Hackensack Medical Center, with the Junior Women's Club, St. Martin's Soup Kitchen and with Meals on Wheels. Beth Ann joined the co-op staff three years ago.

Jan Emmett, 2's Teacher
Jan is currently in her 13th year at the co-op. She earned her degree in Textiles, Sociology, Psychology and English from SUNY Plattsburgh. A mother of two, Jan's youngest child also graduated from the co-op.

Marlene Pillow, Music Teacher
Marlene has been the music teacher at the co-op for 11 years. Her daughter Charlotte and son Evan both attended the co-op. Graduating from the Eastman School of Music with a major in voice, and from the New England Conservatory with a Master's Degree in Voice, Marlene is also a much-loved piano teacher, offering lessons from her home in Ridgewood.

Anna Haworth, Physical Education Teacher, "Healthy, Happy Me" Teacher
Anna is entering her 6th year at the co-op as our gym teacher. Two of her three children attended the co-op as well. She received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education, and her Master's Degree in Elementary Language Arts, from William Paterson College.

Nicole Carbone, Mommy & Me Teacher
Nicole is in her second year at the coop and the "founding" teacher of the Mommy & Me program. She received her BA in both Elementary and Special Education. She also has her Master's Degree in Special Education. Nicole's daughter is a current co-op student.

Diana Mazza, Lunch & Play Teacher, "Healthy, Happy Me" Teacher
Diana is happy to be a part of the coop and is returning for her second year. Diana has her A.A.S. in Early Childhood Education and has had diverse experiences working with preschool-aged children.