Vicki Bain

CPNS Head Teacher, M/W/F AM Pre-K and M/W/F Preschool Skill Builders Lead Teacher

Mrs. Bain has a B.S. degree from the College of New Jersey, certified in both Nursery School and Elementary Education. She began her teaching career working with three and four-year-olds at the Trinity Cathedral Day School in Trenton. After moving to East Windsor several years later, she began teaching in the East Windsor Regional School District, working with kindergarten and later first grade students. While teaching in East Windsor, Mrs. Bain received the Governor’s Teacher Recognition Award for the Walter C. Black School and was recognized in “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers”. Mrs. Bain retired from teaching in East WIndsor after 35 years of dedication to the district. She is a member of the Delta Kappa Society International, which promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. Vicki is a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury and is currently active on the Christian Education and Youth Ministries committees. She taught Sunday School for many years and served on the CPNS Board. When not teaching, Vicki enjoys days at the beach, Jazzercise, reading, gardening, and spending time with her 5 grandchildren. 

Paulette Christie

M/W/F 2.5 Class Assistant Teacher, Lunch Teacher

Paulette Christie was born and raised in Rome, Georgia.   Paulette studied Neuroscience at Emory University. For over 35 years, she worked as a Neurology Technologist and Neurology Assistant.  She has worked as Department Manager of Neuroscience departments between hospitals and private practice.  Much of her experience has been working with children that have neurological issues.  She retired and moved to Cranbury 5 years ago to help with her 4 grandchildren.  She loves to read, sew, play various musical instruments, and run. 

Pam Dressel

3’s Lead Teacher, Library Adventures & Creative Expressions Lead Teacher, and Lunch Teacher

Mrs. Dressel is a graduate of Kean University in New Jersey. She has her degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor  in Child Psychology. She worked at CPNS as a teacher in the 3-year-old program from 1993-1996, as well as substituting at CPNS for many years. After raising her sons, Mrs. Dressel returned to teaching at CPNS in 2010 as the Lead Teacher of the 3-year-old program and continues to teach both sections as well as being the Lead Teacher of Library Adventures. She lives in Monroe with her husband, Dennis, and her sons, Patrick and Kyle, who both attended CPNS. Patrick is currently a physical education teacher and Kyle is a high school English teacher in Manville. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family at their lake house. 

Nicole Femiano Ayala

T/W/TH Pre-K Head Teacher & Lunch Teacher

In 2018, she  took a teaching hiatus when she became pregnant with twins. At that time, her family moved to East Windsor, NJ. Since then, she has been a full time stay at home mom. She absolutely loves being a twin mommy to Francesca and Marco, who are also CPNS students!  She is excited to return to the classroom at CPNS as the T/W/Th Pre-K Lead Teacher

Emily Forman 

M/W/F 3’s Assistant Teacher, Lunch Teacher

Mrs. Forman grew up in Cranbury and got a Masters in Oriental Medicine from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe, NM after getting a BA in Environmental Studies from Gettysburg College.  She has been involved in childcare her whole life and will be the childcare coordinator for Sunday morning services this Fall. Mrs. Forman spends her free time gardening, painting, writing and laughing with friends and family. 

 

Heather Podlesny

3’s, Library Adventures & Creative Expressions Assistant Teacher, Lunch Teacher

Mrs. Podlesny attended Middlesex Community College, where she received a degree in Early Childhood Education. She also attended Monmouth University, where she studied Special Education. Mrs. Podlesny worked for Pascataway School District as a substitute teacher and one-on-one aide for children with Autism. She currently resides in East WIndsor with her husband and four children, who all attended CPNS. 

Susan Sumutka

Music Teacher

During her 37-year teaching career, Susan Sumutka taught vocal general music to Preschool through 8th grade students and directed choruses and select choral ensembles who performed at annual Christmas and spring concerts and other school-wide events.  She was awarded the Superintendent’s Award from the Jackson, NJ School District for upholding superior teaching and ethical standards.

Susan earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Muskingum University in Ohio and a Master of Education degree from The College of New Jersey.  She holds a New Jersey Elementary School Teaching Certificate, attended numerous sessions at the New Jersey Music Educators Conferences and also several seminars and workshops at Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ. 

Singing is Susan’s passion; she is a member of Princeton Pro Musica, which performs four concerts a year.  She also sings and plays the ukulele with a local group, that performs at various events. 

Volunteer activities keep Susan busy by sewing quilts for leukemia patients, distributing food products at a pantry, and preparing Christmas stockings for soldiers stationed overseas.  Susan enjoys exercising, biking, taking nature walks, and traveling.

Annam Thaneermalai 

Pre-K Assistant Teacher and Lunch Teacher

Annam Thaneermalai holds a bachelor of science degree in home science from India,  an associate degree in Medical Assisting from Montgomery County College, PA. and has a Master Gardener Certificate from Rutgers Agricultural Extension. She is an avid painter and artist, teaching kids of all ages during their after school hours. She lives with her husband and son in Monroe Township, NJ. She joined CPNS as a lunch teacher when her son was a preschooler in CPNS and has worked as an assistant teacher for the last two years. During her free time, she does painting, organic gardening and cooking from the garden. She learns and practices the steps to reduce her carbon footprint and create a greener environment.

Lindsay Tremarco

Pre-K Class and On the Way to K Assistant Teacher

Lindsay Tremarco was born and raised in Woodbridge, NJ, where she graduated from Woodbridge High School.  She now resides in Monroe Township with her husband, George and their three children, Olivia, George, and Vincent. She is an active member in the community as she participates and volunteers in her children’s schools, sports, and extracurricular activities.  All three children attended CPNS, which made for an easy decision to be a part of such an exceptional school. Lindsay enjoys going to the beach, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.