Stephanie Curcio
(Academy Staff)
“Miss Stephanie” is the mother of two and an active member of The Mission Church. She received her formal education at St. John’s University and prior to her appointment with the Academy she gained her field experience serving as both a Substitute Teacher and Teacher’s Assistant within the Carmel Central School District. Stephanie has been with the Academy since its very first session. Since joining the Academy staff, she has served in integral capacities within the 3 y/o and 4 y/o groups, as well as the Kindergarten program. As our Academy grew, she was assigned the responsibility of presenting our Enrichment curriculum as well as following any essential integration duties and methodologies. Elsewhere in our church, Stephanie has served in the Evangelism Explosion “home visit ministry” and as a Vacation Bible School preschool group teacher. Stephanie possesses a very kind and caring sprit that translates well to our students. She was deemed qualified for hire by the Academy’s Educational Advisory Council from the onset of our first session and subsequently appointed as a regular staff member. The Academy truly trusts in her ability to successfully serve the best interests of the Academy and its students.
Barbara Tonnesen
(Academy Staff)
“Miss Barbara” is the mother of three and an active member of The Mission Church. She possesses a well grounded understanding of Pre-Elementary Education. Barbara gained her Pre-Elementary Education field experience having taught a preschool group with another program, in hopes of eventually coming on staff with our Academy. In addition, she worked in the Wappingers Public School district, leading reading and math focus groups. Once on staff with the Academy, Barbara has served in the integral roles of a focus group and core curriculum reinforcement teacher at both the Kindergarten and Preschool levels. Elsewhere in our church, she serves as a volunteer ministry leader for both the MPact Girls Club and Vacation Bible School program. Barbara has been blessed with a kind and patient spirit, which in turn blesses our students. She was deemed qualified for hire by the Academy’s Educational Advisory Council and subsequently appointed as a regular staff member. Her willingness to grow with the Academy and serve its students is a notable quality.
