St. John's Nursery School

Larchmont, NY

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Catherine Bucci, Nursery School Director

Catherine Bucci has been the director of St. John’s Nursery School since July 2010 when her family relocated to New York from the Boston area. Catherine studied Early Childhood Development and Education and graduated from Tufts University. She has had extensive teaching and administrative experience in the preschool setting. Catherine and her husband live in Pelham with their dog, Clyde. They have two grown children. [read more...]

Gilda Blaistin, 2's Teacher

Gilda Blaistin has worked at St. John's since 2014 and is teaching in our 2's program. Gilda earned her teaching degree from Argentina with additional graduate studies in Education at Tel Aviv University. She has worked in area schools and is also currently tutoring Spanish to children of all ages. Gilda has lived in Larchmont for the last 19 years and has a son and daughter. Together they enjoy the many activities the community has to offer.

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Sharyn Boswell, 2's Teacher

Sharyn Boswell began teaching in the afternoon 4’s program at St. John’s Nursery School in 2019 after working as a substitute teacher in many of the other classrooms. Sharyn received her Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from the University of Maryland. Sharyn grew up in Larchmont, lived in London for nine years where she worked as a book editor for Octopus Publishing and traveled extensively. She returned to Larchmont in 2001 where she lives with her husband, Tim and their dog Lily. Their son Alex is a junior at Boston College and daughter Kate is a freshman at William & Mary. She loves spending time outdoors, traveling, reading, and having fun with family and friends. She is looking forward to a magical year with the Tu/Th and MWF 2's classes! [read more...]

Rachel Ford, 3's Teacher

Rachel Ford is thrilled to join the SJNS 3’s team after substituting during the 2022-23 school year. Rachel grew up in New Rochelle, and is a graduate of Skidmore College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Geosciences. She spent the last 8 years working in the Southwest, serving as an Educational Park Ranger for the National Park Service at Grand Canyon in the 6-month summer season, and supervising the Pre-School Snowsports Program at Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico during the winter season. Rachel has always had a passion for working with children and has moved back to New York to pursue a master’s degree in Early Childhood General and Special Education at Hunter College. Rachel loves the outdoors, and in her free time she is often hiking, rock climbing, and camping. [read more...]

Mary Garrett, 2's Teacher

Mary Garrett came to our school in 2021 and is a teacher in our 2’s program. Her background is in special education as a preschool classroom teacher as well as being an ASHA accredited Speech/Language Pathologist. She holds Master of Arts degrees from New York University and CUNY Queens College. Mary has lived in Larchmont for 25 years and she and her husband Dave have three children. Their oldest son is a videographer and world traveler who never stays in one place too long. Their daughter is a freshman at Penn State (We Are!) and their youngest son is a junior at Mamaroneck High School, who likes suddenly being the only child at home. Mary loves interior design, cooking and traveling to far flung places. She looks forward to a wonderful school year. [read more...]

Meegan Insley, 3's Teacher

Meegan Insley is excited to be joining the team of teachers at St. John's Nursery School in the 3's program this year. Meegan lives in Larchmont with her husband and three daughters - graduates of St. John's Nursery School - who now attend Murray, Hommocks and Mamaroneck High School. She loves teaching children, and has been a substitute teacher at SJNS and St. Augustine's. She is a founding board member of the Friends of Larchmont Parks, helping protect and develop our town's parks and green spaces; she is active in school volunteer programs, and loves to support and promote junior sailing programs. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. [read more...]

Andrea Karamitsos, 3's Teacher

Andrea Karamitsos is a teacher in the 3’s program and excited to be returning to St. John’s this year having previously taught in the 2’s and 4’s programs. Andrea received her degree from Occidental College and was an elementary school teacher for many years before having her four children. Andrea and her husband Dimitris moved to Larchmont in 2006 and enjoy travel and spending time outdoors. [read more...]

Pamela Kernie, 4's Teacher

Pam Kernie joined the 3s teaching team in 2017 and is excited to be teaching in the 4s this year. A graduate of Stanford University and the University of Washington School of Law, Pam spent many years as a litigator, law firm administrator, and hospital development officer. Since moving with her family to Larchmont from Dallas twelve years ago, Pam has been an active volunteer in the Mamaroneck School District and with the Columbia University Department of Pediatrics. She and her husband Steve have three grown children. Pam loves to cook, explore the museums, restaurants, and sights of New York City, and travel

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Ashley Matlow, 2's Teacher

This year will be Ashley Matlow’s fourth year teaching in the 2’s program. Her daughter and youngest son are graduates of SJNS. She and her family have lived in Larchmont for 16 years. She has four children, Michael (17), James (15) Christopher (13) and Charlotte (8) with whom she likes to do lots of things: hike, fish, garden, bike ride, ski, sled, jet ski, exercise, go to the beach/lake, paint, read books and watch movies. Before moving to Larchmont to raise her family, Ashley graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Economics, followed by three years of working in finance at Lehman Brothers. She is attending Columbia Teachers College, working toward her dual certification and masters in Elementary Childhood Education. One of her favorite things to do is visit her lake cabin in the Berkshires with her 4 children and 3 dogs, Happy, Ginger and Goose. They also have 2 ferrets named Bandit and Clover who are lots of fun and sometimes come for a visit to school on rainy days! [read more...]

Kate Spader, 3's Teacher

Kate Spader has been teaching at St. John's Nursery School since 2001, working in both the 3's and 4's programs. Kate received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Boston College. Kate is a lifelong resident of Larchmont where she lives with her husband David. She has four grown children, all graduates of St. John's Nursery School. Kate loves needlepointing, camping and spending time with her six grandchildren swimming, sailing, and kayaking on Long Island Sound. [read more...]

Kristen Vasquez, 4's Teacher

Kristen Vasquez is thrilled to be joining St. John’s this year as a 4’s classroom teacher. She has 10 years of teaching experience in Kindergarten, First & Fifth Grades, 4’s and Montessori Primary classrooms. She has a B.A. in Education and Human Relations from Connecticut College and an M.Ed. in Children’s Literature from the University of Minnesota. Kristen has lived in Larchmont for 9 years with her husband, daughters, and 2 kitties. When she isn’t shuttling her daughters to various activities, you can find her running, playing tennis, practicing yoga, and volunteering at schools and local community organizations. Although her roots are in Minnesota, she has fallen in love with the local community and can’t wait to invest in the children and families at St. John’s. [read more...]

Beatrice Weinberger, 3's Teacher

Beatrice Weinberger has been teaching the 3’s class at St. John’s since 2004. Beatrice is a graduate of Vassar College where she majored in art history; she also studied art at the New York Studio School. Beatrice is a certified early childhood environmental educator and has taught in the Westchester County Parks as well as the Sheldrake Environmental Center. Beatrice has three grown children and lives in Larchmont with her husband. She is an avid runner and sea kayaker.

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St. John's Nursery School
4 Fountain Square
Larchmont, NY 10538
Phone: 914-833-2870
Email: [email protected]

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