Teachers

Andrea Caligiuri has been a teacher at the Alice Brown Early Learning Center since 1985 and the coordinator of the Kindergarten program since 1987. Andrea has a B.S. and M.A. from Adelphi University in Elementary Education and is New York State certified N-6. Andrea is an adjunct instructor in the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education at Adelphi University. Andrea enjoys winter and summer sports with her two children, reading, gardening, and collecting children’s literature.

Jessica (Jess) Artura is the Toddler Assistant teacher at the Alice Brown Early Learning Center. Jess is currently attending Empire State College, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development with a concentration in Early Childhood. Her long-term goal is to obtain her master's degree in Reading Comprehension. Jess comes to us from a Montessori background, having worked for five years with children ranging from infant to Kindergarten age. Jess's personal interests are running/walking on the boardwalk exploring nature, playing sports, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Stephanie York is the Toddler Teacher at the Alice Brown Early Learning Center. Stephanie received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and psychology from Dowling College, and will be attending Adelphi University to pursue her Master’s Degree. Stephanie’s personal interest is reading, scrap booking, playing with her dogs and spending time with family and friends.

Eva Gembarzewski is the Assistant Toddler Teacher at the Alice Brown Early Learning Center. Eva has been working with pre-schoolers and toddlers for the past 10 years, is currently studying Early Childhood Education at Empire State College, Eva plans to continue her studies at Adelphi University. Eva came to the United States in 1984 from Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic), and is the proud Mom of two boys ages 7 and 12. Eva enjoys nature, music, reading and many sports such as skiing and volleyball.

Rosanne Moran is a Pre-K teacher at the Alice Brown Early Learning Center. Rosanne graduated from SUNY Cortland with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Childhood Education. Rosanne’s experience with children from preschool through sixth grade and her passion for education make her a welcomed addition to the Center. Rosanne enjoys arts and crafts, bike riding, listening to music and skiing.

Megan Corbett is a Preschool Teacher at the Alice Brown Early Learning Center. Megan received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and her Mater’s Degree in Elementary Education at Adelphi University. While attending Adelphi as an undergraduate student, Megan worked at the Center from 2004 to 2007 as student staff and then as our graduate assistant from 2007-2008. Megan’s working knowledge of the Center makes her a welcomed addition to the staff. Megan was a member and captain of the Adelphi University Cheerleading Team for four years and is currently Cheerleading Instructor at Herrick’s.

Additional Staffing

Graduate Assistant—This is an unpaid tuition remission program for students who are completing their master's degree in educational studies.

Student Employment—These Adelphi University students work varied shifts (around their college classes) helping in the classroom and supervising the children. These are registered Adelphi University students and after appropriate background checks and hiring documentation have been completed, are employed by the Center as teaching assistants.

Contact
For additional information, please contact:

Laura Ludlam Director, Alice Brown Early Learning Center Adelphi University 1 South Avenue P.O. Box 701 Garden City, NY 11530-0701 p - 516.877.3907 f - 516.877.3805 e - ludlam@adelphi.edu