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Kim Mueller

Pre-K/Kindergarten Teacher

I love being greeted by all the smiling faces and I really love the most is watching the children’s faces light up with excitement when they learn something new!

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology w/a minor in Elementary Ed & MS in Reading

Certifications:

CPR, First Aid, Epi-Pen and AED certified

Working at Little Footsteps since:

October 2015

I love being greeted by all the smiling faces, and I enjoy playing and doing crafts, but what I love the most is watching the children’s faces when they learn something new! All the hugs & kisses are great too! I absolutely love the staff at LFS as well. Everyone is so nice & always willing to lend a helping hand. It’s a very warm & friendly atmosphere.

Stacy Roberts

Pre-School Teacher

Little Footsteps has a friendly staff and warm, welcoming classrooms. There is so much to offer both children and staff. I look forward to continuing my teaching here!

Education:

State Certification, K-5

Certifications:

CPR, First Aid, Epi-Pen and AED certified

Working at Little Footsteps since:

September 2013

Hobbies and Interests:

Spending time with my family and traveling.

Monthaha Nishat

Assistant Teacher

I love being with kids and making them happy. There is nothing better than getting the approval of a child.

Education:

High School diploma.  Currently attending Passaic County Community College

Certifications:

Working at Little Footsteps since:

January 2019

Hobbies and Interests:

Reading and writing. Listening to crime scene podcasts

Maureen Donohue

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Little Footsteps has a warm friendly environment for both staff and children.

Education:

BA Elementary Education, English Minor, Preschool Concentration

Certifications:

CPR, First Aid, Epi-Pen and AED certified

Working at Little Footsteps since:

November 2008

Hobbies and Interests:

Spending time with my family.

Linda Dubits

Teacher’s Assistant

I enjoy working with children and I love seeing all their beautiful, happy faces!

Education:

High School Diploma

Certifications:

CPR, First Aid, Epi-Pen and AED certified

Working at Little Footsteps since:

February 2015

Hobbies and Interests:

I love to go for walks, the beach, reading & spending time with my family!

Amania Bajdough

Assistant Teacher

I love dealing with kids and making them happy. There is nothing better than getting the approval of a child.

Education:

High School

Certifications:

Working at Little Footsteps since:

August 22, 2019

Hobbies and Interests:

Sports Activities, Decoration and Design, and Traveling

Cheyanne Jimenez

Assistant Teacher

I love the atmosphere here.  The staff, children and their families are so welcoming.  I am so happy that I found this place to continue my passion of working with children

Education:

Associates-Early Childhood Education

Certifications:

CPR certified

Creative Curriculum Certified

Working at Little Footsteps since:

January 2020

Hobbies and Interests:

I enjoy road trips, camping and arts and crafts!

Tasnim Rahman

Assistant Teacher

Seeing the kids grow and use different skills that we helped them learn.  The staff is very welcoming and friendly.

Education:

High School Diploma.  Currently attending college

Working at Little Footsteps since:

October 2018

Hobbies and Interests:

I love baking and makeup.  My favorite thig in the whole world is my cats!

McKayla Brady

Afternoon Assistant Teacher

I love working with the children, the environment at work is very welcoming and everyone is so sweet.

Education:

High School Diploma; enrolled in college

Certifications:

CPR and First Aid

Working at Little Footsteps since:

November 2019

Hobbies and Interests:

Sketching, drawing and cosmetology

Jolly Begum

Teacher’s Assistant

Little Footsteps has a very friendly and loving staff members and very welcoming environment.

Education:

High School Diploma

Certifications:

CPR, First Aid

Working at Little Footsteps since:

August 2018

Hobbies and Interests:

Reading, watching TV, and spending time with family.

Denise Porsch

Teacher’s Assistant

I enjoy watching the children grow! I enjoy working with my co-workers!  I enjoy listening to music while we work!

Education:

High School Diploma

Certifications:

CPR, First Aid, Notary

Working at Little Footsteps since:

November 2022

Hobbies and Interests:

Coloring with sharpies, doing yard work, playing with and teaching my my “glam-daughters”. Fishing, having coffee with my mom and taking rides to the country with my husband.

Karen Coutts

Teacher’s Assistant

I love working with children and watching them learn and grow.  Little Footsteps is such a warm and friendly environment.  I’m happy to be a part of the staff.

Education:

B.A. Elementary Education/Sociology

Certifications:

Working at Little Footsteps since:

September 2022

Hobbies and Interests:

I love going for long walks and watching my children play sports.

Kerry Lewis

Teacher’s Assistant

I love working with young children and especially love the staff!

Education:

B.A. Elementary Education/Sociology

Certifications:

Working at Little Footsteps since:

2016

Hobbies and Interests:

Reading, shopping, eating dinner out and Netflix!

Nancy Zajdel

Teacher's Assistant/Substitute

I love working with young children and watching them grow and learn.  LFS is a warm and friendly environment for families and staff!

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree from York College.  Therapeutic Recreation.  Minor/Psychology

Certifications:

CPR, First Aid, AED

Working at Little Footsteps since:

January 2013

Hobbies and Interests:

I enjoy spending time with my family (especially my grandchildren), going for walks, and traveling.

Kelly Longobardi

Director

I enjoy working at LFS because it’s a loving place, where developing close relationships with the children, parents and co-workers is fun and easy. I love that I get to share my passion of working with children of all ages and watching them play, learn and grow in their own special way. The children bring me such joy and happiness every day!

Education:

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Certifications:

CPR, First Aid, Epi-Pen and AED certified

Group Teacher Certification

Working at Little Footsteps since:

January 30, 2023

Hobbies and Interests:

I enjoy spending quality time with my two children, family, and friends.  I love to read and crochet.

Melissa Gaita

Teacher’s Assistant

I enjoy working at Little Footsteps because everyone from the staff, to the parents, and the children, are extremely kind.  I enjoy spending time and engaging with the children.

Education:

Majoring in psychology

Certifications:

CPR certification

Working at Little Footsteps since:

February 13, 2023

Hobbies and Interests:

Aside from my interest in psychology, I enjoy sports, playing the guitar and writing poetry.

Katherine Collazo

Teacher’s Assistant

I enjoy working at Little Footsteps because I get to celebrate little successes every day and I can be part of their personal and educational growth.

Education:

B.S. Biology

Certifications:

Working at Little Footsteps since:

2023

Hobbies and Interests:

Spending time with my family!

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