Our Staff

 

Joanna Lentine, Director, 3s

Mrs. Lentine has been teaching at FPP for several years, in both the Threes and Fours classes. She is a lifelong member of Flemington Presbyterian Church and became interested in FPP through her work on FPC's Christian Education Committee. Mrs. Lentine taught middle school for six years, until 1999, and has taught Sunday School and Bible School while raising her four children. She feels privileged to be working in early childhood education and helping FPP expand and grow.

Contact Mrs .Lentine:  fppnjinfo@gmail.com
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Anna Carasio, 4s aide

Mrs. Carasio is a certified preschool teacher with over 20 years of experience, and we have been fortunate to have her at FPP since 2007. Married with two grown children, she enjoys gardening, cooking and traveling in her spare time. Mrs. Carasio has taught in our 3s, 4s and 4/5s programs. Her passion for early childhood education and her students manifests in an array of songs, games and activities that entice children and adults alike. We are so lucky to have her with us!

Contact Mrs. Carasio:  fppnj4@gmail.com

 

Cathy Runk, 3s

Miss Cathy joined FPP as a four-year-olds' enrichment teacher. She has also taught the 2.5-year-old class and currently co-teaches the Three-year-old class. For over ten years, Miss Cathy has had many wonderful early childhood experiences including teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School preschoolers at Flemington Presbyterian Church, teaching after-school enrichment classes (science, cooking and team-building games), and volunteering at the church nursery, church youth activities and Cub Scouts. Her interests include road trips, biking and hiking with her family.

Contact Miss Cathy:  fppnj3@gmail.com

 

Mary Jernigan, 4s

Mrs. Jernigan (or Miss Mary as she likes to be called) has been involved with Flemington Presbyterian Preschool since 2001 when her older daughter started preschool. She was a member of our preschool board and volunteered for many years before joining as a staff member. She is thrilled and honored to be co-teaching in the 4’s class this year! Mary has a masters degree in elementary education and has experience teaching all ages from preschool through middle school. When she is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband Martin and their three grown children. She also enjoys Bible study, book club, and spending time with the FPC youth group.

Contact Miss Mary:  fppnj4@gmail.com

 
 

Marissa Brown, 4/5s

FPP is thrilled to have Mrs. Brown with us! She brings many years of elementary teaching experience and was a school principal as well. Mrs. Brown has also published several articles and shared in the development of a leadership and service program for elementary students. She has supervised student teachers at Monmouth University and conducted professional development seminars. Mrs. Brown is a mother of two children and likes to read, play piano, go to the beach and bake. Her enthusiasm and love for children is evident in everything she does!

Contact Mrs. Brown:  fppnjfocus@gmail.com

 
 

Sarah Madovoy, 2.5s & 4/5s

Miss Sarah graduated Magna Cum Laude from The College of New Jersey in 2004.  She earned teaching certificates in both Elementary Education and in Mathematics. She has been an FPP mom since 2014 and started out volunteering to run the “lunch bunch” program in the fall of 2015.  Ms. Sarah began substitute teaching that same school year and has experience with all of the classes.  She participates annually at both FPP’s summer camp and the Flemington Presbyterian Church’s Vacation Bible School.  She has six children of her own who keep her busy, but she still finds time for crocheting and the outdoors.  She loves teaching at Flemington Presbyterian Preschool!

Contact Ms. Sarah:  fppnj2@gmail.com

Meghan Bruner, 3s & 4s

Miss Meghan brings her bright smile and unlimited energy t0 all of our classes! She has been with us for three years and is currently studying to be a preschool teacher. She lives locally on her family farm with her 6 siblings and parents. She loves working at FPP and the students and staff love her too! When Meghan is not bouncing between classes at FPP she can be found working at various restaurants around Ringoes. Meghan loves to keep busy and if she’s not working, she’s busy on her farm. She enjoys Country music, going to concerts, hanging out with her dogs Dixie and Tater Tot, working out and eating. 

Contact Miss Meghan:  fppnj4@gmail.com

 

Alix Ditchey, 3s

Miss Alix is happy to be a part of the FPP staff and community for her fourth year. As a college student, she is having an amazing experience and has gained much wisdom by learning from her fellow staff members. Miss Alix has assisted in many FPP classrooms throughout the last few years and is very excited to be taking on a bigger role this coming September! She will be graduating soon with her Associates Degree from Raritan Valley Community College. Besides teaching and spending time with kids, she loves crocheting, paddle boarding, exercising, and reading. 

Contact Miss Alix: fppnjpm3@gmail.com

Amanda Day, 3s

Miss Amanda is a mom to 2 young girls, one who attended FPP for 3 years.  Miss Amanda joined FPP last year as a substitute and then became an assistant teacher in the 2's class after the holidays.  Miss Amanda has worked in preschools and daycares since she was in 6th grade, as well as being a nanny for over 10 years before starting her own family.  Miss Amanda loves working with children of all ages and enjoys helping to grow young minds in many different ways. She is so excited to start this year as a co-teacher for the afternoon 3's class and assist in the 4-5's class.  When Miss Amanda is not at FPP or busy with her children, she is running her farm filled with cows, horses, pigs and chickens.  She enjoys riding horses and sharing her love of horses with both her daughters.  Miss Amanda also enjoys photography and crafting whenever she can.

Contact Miss Amanda: fppnjpm3@gmail.com