Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to promote the development of positive self-esteem and independence within each child.  We believe that children need time to be children and time to experience their childhood.  Teaching is the art of providing young children with an environment which encourages active exploration and discovery.  The teaching staff is sensitively aware of how young children learn.  Projects are planned, yet are responsive to individual needs.  Opportunities are provided for children to take responsibility, make decisions and learn through play. 

Our Staff

St. Aedan’s Preschool is a group of experienced professionals who diligently work with three and four  year olds, creating a learning atmosphere where all children and families learn and grow together.

James Acabbo

Director

PHD:  Fordham University

MS in  Elementary Education

 6 Year Certificate of Advanced Study: Fairfield University

 48 years  in the field of education, Public and Parochial  

Pam Miller

Teacher

BA/MA in American Studies/Elementary Education,

 20+ years relevant experience,

11 years at St. Aedan School

Leah Evans

Teacher

AA in Early Childhood Education,

 4 years experience

 3 years at St. Aedan Pre-school

Kathy Abate

Teacher Assistant

AA in Early Childhood Education

20+ years experience

6  years at St. Aedan Preschool

Pam Ignatovich

Teacher Assistant

AA in Early Childhood Education

20+ years experience

6  years at St. Aedan Preschool

Lisa Zvonkovic

Teacher Assistant

AS in Early Childhood Education

12 years of relevant experience

1 year at St. Aedan Preschool

Sherri Criscuolo

Teacher Assistant

BS in Elementary Education

26 years in the field of education

13  years in  St. Aedan Preschool

Wai Fun Chow

Teacher Assistant

Recently returned from an exchange

early education study program with South Africa

2 years at St. Aedan Preschool.

Judy Freyer Thompson

Teacher Assistant

As the Teacher Assistant in the Kindergarten,

Ms Judy bridges the children to their next level

4 year at St. Aedan-St.Brendan.

Our dedicated and experienced

staff strives to create a holistic

program that molds students into

compassionate, lifelong learners

and active citizens that generously

give back to their community.

We Have Committed

Ourselves To:

• Appreciating childhood as a unique

and valuable stage of the human life

cycle

• Basing our work with children on

knowledge of child development

• Appreciating and supporting the close

ties between the child and family

• Recognizing that children are best

understood in the context of

family culture and society

• Respecting the dignity, worth, and

uniqueness of each individual (child,

family member, and colleague)

• Helping children and adults achieve

their full potential in the context of

relationships that are based on trust

respect and positive regard

NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct





We strive to provide support to families.  We believe that a parent is the child's first and best teacher.  We are committed to providing a high quality experience that enhances the overall development of the child and supports the family unit.  Our goal is to work in partnership with each family to focus on a child's individual needs.  Our year round program option allows parents the flexibility to maintain a consistent schedule, balancing life/home needs.

For more information and/or a tour of our facility, please contact

Dr. Jim Acabbo at 203-387-5693.