Our Staff

Director

Prisca Spitz
Mrs. Prisca Spitz has been an educator in Connecticut for over twenty years. She has extensive personal and professional experience helping families navigate the challenges of parenting in an ever changing, complex world. Mrs. Spitz has worked to foster children's innate sense of kindness through volunteering efforts. Her interest in this area led her to complete a Master's degree in Business Leadership with a focus specifically on Non-Profit Leadership.

Head Teachers

Mrs. Dynan Mrs. Dynan received her Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University. She has worked in education since 2010 in a wide range of roles, from kindergarten teacher to Upper School Dean of Students. Mrs. Dynan joins our Young Twos team where she bring her natural gift of working with children with warmth and patience.

Mrs. Landri Mrs. Landri believes in providing a safe and nurturing class environment to help her students grow. She holds an Associate’s degree in Childhood Development from Norwalk Community College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Healthcare Management from St. John's University.

Ms. Lauten Ms. Lauten graduated from Manhattanville College where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a concentration in Child Development. Further, she received her Master of Arts degree in Education, Pre-K through 6th grade.

Mrs. Milligan Mrs. Milligan was educated in Sweden before coming to the United Staes to complete her education at the University of Connecticut. She has been a head teacher at the Swedish School of Connecticut since 2010. She also coaches soccer for children. Mrs. Milligan is excited to begin a new chapter by teaching the Fours at St. Mark’s Preschool.

Mrs. Moore Mrs. Moore received her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Rowan University and then continued her education at with a Master’s in Business Administration at Sacred Heart University. and worked in the business world for many years. Supporting her children’s schools by volunteering, Mrs. Moore became actively involved in creating enrichment programs, working on the class yearbook and organizing events as Class Parent. Mrs. Moore is excited to be working with the Threes.

Mrs. Raymond Mrs. Raymond has a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Sociology and a minor in Education. She worked at South School for 8 years before leaving to raise her three daughters. Mrs. Raymond is the Head Teacher for the newly created Afternoon Twos.

Mrs. Wilderman Mrs. Wilderman attended the University of Colorado where she received a Bachelor’s of Art in Education and Religious Studies. She continued her education at Lesley University earning a Master’s degree in Reading. Mrs. Wilderman taught grade school before staying at home to raise her children. She enjoys using her Reading degree to work with the Fives class as she helps them develop their skills.

Assistant Teachers

Mrs. DiMuzio Mrs. DiMuzio graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s degree before going on to earn her Master’s degree in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment at Walden University. She is a Connecticut Sate certified teacher and has taught elementary aged children for over 6 years. She is a wonderful addition to our Threes teaching team!

Mrs. Frattaroli Mrs. Frattaroli holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Hartford. Before joining the teaching staff at St. Mark’s, she worked in the corporate world. After her child graduated from the Fives program at SMP, she decided to return to the workforce as a teacher. Her fun energy is infectious in the Twos class!

Mrs. Holland Mrs. Holland graduated from Boston Collage and worked in the business sector for many years. After an extended break while raising her children, she returned to work as a teacher in the New Canaan Public Schools before coming to St. Mark’s Preschool in the Fours class.

Mrs. Kister Mrs. Kister is joining our Older Twos program, where she brings a love of young children and a calm presence to the classroom. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Roanoke College. She worked as a design consultant and then ran her own business in interior design before deciding to join the Twos team at St. Mark’s Preschool.

Mrs. Connerton Mrs. Connerton worked as a lawyer before switching over to teaching; she hold a Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University. Mrs. Connerton is a creative, enthusiastic parent and teacher.

Mrs. Strazsky Mrs. Strazsky holds a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Presov, Slovakia. In addition to speaking several languages, Mrs. Strazsky plays piano and has taught music lessons. She brings her love of teaching and music to the classroom every day!

Mrs. Manegio Mrs. Manegio joins our Twos team in our Older Twos class. She graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelor’s degree before taking classes towards her Master’s degree in Education. She worked in many different schools before raising her three children.