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OUR TEACHERS & STAFF
Executive Director ​
Amy Stiegler​
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Amy is an experienced early childhood professional with over a decade of classroom experience and a dedication to facilitating authentic learning experiences for young children. She holds a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and an M.S.Ed in Early Childhood Education from Hunter College. She is committed to anti-bias practices that foster inclusivity and diversity. Her approach centers on empowering children to thrive at their own pace while cultivating empathy and respect for others and the environment. She enjoys cooking, kayaking, and spending time in nature.
Teacher
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Natalie Moeser​
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Natalie Moeser has been working with children ever since her first school internship at Powerplay, which led her to attend Brooklyn College for Early Childhood Education. She then worked at Bright Horizons Family Solutions for five years. This is her third year at Chickpeas and she has fully embraced the Chickpeas' style. Natalie is from Park Slope, loves going to Prospect Park, loves being around family, and reading.
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Education Director
Kaileigh Schippa
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Kaileigh has been teaching and working with young children in a variety of settings for the past 13 years. After graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Development & Learning from Central Michigan University, with a minor in language arts, she went on to work as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher for several years. Kaileigh has experience working internationally, teaching a second grade class for a portion of time in Ireland. This is Kaileigh's sixth year at Chickpeas, and she is beyond excited to continue to grow and learn with the Peas! She is a lover of photography, music, movies, cats, baking, and all things ice cream.
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Teacher
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Jess Schreer​
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Jessica has been teaching and working with children for a decade. She emphasizes teaching from a progressive practice that sees children from their strengths and interests. She has a B.A. and M.S.Ed in Early Childhood and Childhood Education from Sarah Lawrence College. She is obtaining an Early Childhood Special Education Advanced Certificate from Sarah Lawrence College. Her teaching incorporates hands-on learning that fosters play, observation, connection with nature, and children’s curiosities. She enjoys being in nature, knitting, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.
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After School Teacher​
Peyton Price​
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Peyton has been working with children in a variety of settings for the past 7 years and is excited to join the Chickpeas community. With a background in the Montessori philosophy, she is passionate about supporting little ones while empowering them to develop their own independence. She completed her B.A. in Media, Culture & the Arts at The King’s College and loves integrating creativity and curiosity into her teaching style. In her free time, Peyton enjoys gardening, painting, cooking, and trying new experiences.
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