PASTOR : Father Christopher Argano
DIRECTOR: Val Wojnicki
TEACHERS: Eileen Allen, Kim Mule, Val Palmer
TEACHER AIDES: Kelly Kelleher
MEET THE STAFF AT LITTLE LAMBS
Miss Val – Val Wojnicki has been an educator for forty years now and counting. She holds two Master’s Degrees, one in education from Hofstra University and one in Religious Studies from The Institute of Religious Studies at Dunwoodie. Retiring from teaching in June of 2012, she took on the position of Director at Little Lambs Preschool in the fall of 2013. Her position as an adjunct professor for L.I.U., teaching graduate courses on early literacy skills, has provided for a rich background in developing curriculum and offering guidance to Little Lambs’ staff. She resides with her husband in Washingtonville, has two married sons and three grandchildren. She counts herself blessed to be part of Little Lambs and to work with such a talented staff that is dedicated to making each day productive, while having fun through learning.
Miss Kim – Kim Mule comes to us with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood. She has years of experience teaching Kindergarten and brings her expertise and knowledge to our program at Little Lambs. She has taught in both our 3 and 4 year old programs. She is a parishioner of St. Mary’s and an active member of our community. When observing Miss Kim, her passion for teaching and her love for children is evident. We are so delighted to have her teaching at Little Lambs.
Miss Eileen – Eileen Allen has long been a friend of Little Lambs. Her three children have all attended the preschool and Eileen has been an active parent volunteer during those years. We are so fortunate that now she has become one of our teachers. She holds a master’s degree in education and comes to Little Lambs with previous years of teaching experience. It is our privilege to have her in the classroom instructing our 4 year olds.
Miss Val -Kindergarten teacher, mother of four, artist, and published author, Valerie Palmer has been teaching since 1978 and has lived in the Washingtonville area since 1988. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education N-6 from Saint Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill, NY, went on to study the Montessori Method with the St. Nicholas Training Centre in Ossining, NY, where she graduated with distinction, and established a Montessori-based Kindergarten at Sacred Heart School in Suffern, NY in 1983. She left Sacred Heart in 1990 to start her family but returned to teaching in 2008 first as a substitute teacher in the Washingtonville School District and then as a librarian and art teacher at Sacred Heart School in Suffern and Monroe. In her spare time, she volunteers at the Country Kids Food Pantry, where she is presently the Vice President. Joining the Little Lambs family has been a blessing – her love has always been working with young children!
Miss Kelly- Kelly Kelleher is an assistant to Miss Kim and together they work in the three year old program. The children are drawn to Miss Kelly because of her gentle voice and caring spirit. She is an active member of our parish and community. Together with Miss Kim they create an exciting environment for learning. Little Lambs is privileged to have her on our staff.