NAMES:
Mrs. Murduca, Ms. Bell, Ms. Keane, Ms. Lombardi, Ms. Van Laere, Ms. Zadroga and Mrs. Sowinski/Aide
SCHOOL:
Little Harbor Academy at The OLC School
CLASS:
Pre-K 4
SCHOOL PHONE:
(201) 434-2405
Welcome to our Pre-K 4 Family!
Mrs Lauren Murduca - Director
MurducaL@olcschool.org
This school year, I have the pleasure of working with the students in Pre-K 4!
It will be a rewarding experience to watch the past Pre-K 3 children, as they
grow and change for another year, as well as meet the new students who are
new to Little Harbor Academy.
I have been teaching at Little Harbor Academy since the 2003 - 2004 school
year, and have been working with preschool children for over fifteen years.
I received my Early Childhood/Elementary Certification at New Jersey City
University and have also attended classes at the Center for Montessori
Teacher Education in New Rochelle, New York. I received my Montessori
Teacher Diploma in 2010.
On a personal note, I am the mother of two grown children. My husband is
also an educator, working on the high school and college levels.
This year, I have the pleasure of working with the following staff members:
Lauren Bell
BellL@olcschool.org
I received my Early Childhood/Elementary Teaching Certification at Felician
College. Last year, I assisted in the Pre-K 3 classroom under the guidance
of Mrs. Murduca, and also worked in the Summer Camp at LHA for the past two
years. I am looking forward to teaching the students in Pre-K 4 this school
year.
Patricia Keane
KeaneP@olcschool.org
I have had the pleasure of working at Little Harbor Academy since 2010. I
have a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently
working on my Masters in Special Education at Felician College. I believe
that each and every child brings something unique and special to the
classroom. I will assist your child in discovering who they are in a caring,
inviting and supportive classroom. I am looking forward to my second year in
teaching Pre-K 4 at LHA.
Jessica Lombardi
LombardiJ@olcschool.org
I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development with a
concentration in Family Studies and Human Development from the University of
Arizona. I also have a master's degree in Education of Young Children from
Nova University. For the past eight years, I taught in a private preschool
on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. I have a passion for teaching and have
devoted much of my time to children and working with them.
Lindsey Van Laere
VanLaereL@olcschool.org
I have had the honor of working at Little Harbor Academy since 2010. I
received my bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Religion from St. Thomas
Aquinas College, as well as my master's in the Science of Teaching Social
Studies. I have worked with young children in a school and day care
setting since 2003, and have enjoyed every minute of it. I look forward to
working and learning with your children each and every day!
Brittany Zadroga
ZadrogaB@olcschool.org
I attended Seton Hall University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in
Early Childhood/Special Education with a concentration in Social and
Behavorial Sciences. This is my second year at Little Harbor Academy. I
take pride in working with young children, and I look forward to working with
your children!
Mrs. Roseann Sowinski
SowinskiR@olcschool.org
I am happy to return to Pre-K 4 this school year as a teacher's aide. This
is my fourth year working with preschool children at Little Harbor Academy,
but my experience also includes working with preschool children in another
private school setting for more than twenty years.
We have a wonderful group of children in Pre-K 4, and we are looking forward
to a special school year. We are also looking forward to working with you to
support and enrich your child's social and academic growth. If you have any
questions or concerns throughout the school year, please do not hesitate to
ask.
Sincerely,
The Pre-K 4 Staff
It is the mission of Little Harbor Academy to encourage children to learn and grow
in a safe and nurturing environment. Developmentally appropriate experiences are
provided for all children to succeed in the global society of the 21st century.