Robin Bell

Robin has been on staff for over 20 years. She received her Master of
Science in Special Education from Fordham Univerity. Her Bachelor of
Arts in Education was earned at St. Francis College. Robin teaches in our
three-year-old program as well as our four-year-old Enrichment
program. Robin loves spoiling her grandchildren and can often be found
babysitting!

Grace Mueller

Grace joins our staff with over 12 years of teaching experience. She has a
BS in Elementary Education from the University of Delaware, and a MS in
Literacy Education from Long Island University. Grace teaches in our

Pre-K 4 program and the Enrichment program. Grace's three sons
attended HUNS. Grace remains active with her older sons' school
activities and sports while her youngest attends our program!

Samantha Dolan

Samantha is a teacher in our four-year-old program. Prior to joining our
staff, Samantha worked for over 12 years as both a special education and
first grade teacher in Montclair. Samantha graduated from Salve Regina
with dual certifications in teaching Students with Disabilities and
Elementary Education. When she is not in the classroom, Sam can be
found riding her Peleton or reading a book. All of her children are HUNS
alumni.

Victoria Noonan

Victoria is a teacher in our three-year-old program. Victoria attended Marist College
and earned her Master's Degree from Montclair University. Prior to joining HUNS,
Victoria taught preschool for 13 years. Victoria can be found at her daughter's recitals
and her son's every game or tuning in with popcorn to watch Bravo!

Christine Pellegrin

Christine teaches in our four-year-old program. She has a Master's Degree in
Education from St. Peter's College. Christine taught in Park Ridge and Demarest prior to
joining HUNS. All three of the Pellegrin sons attended HUNS. Christine enjoys any kind
of music and creating gorgeous cookies, cupcakes and chocolates!

Lauren Bernard

Lauren joins us this year teaching our three-year-olds! She is a Marist College graduate
and taught preschool for students with special needs before having children. Lauren’s
daughter is a HUNS alumni and her son is a current student. Lauren enjoys fitness and
also teaches a Mom fitness class. We are excited to have her on board!

Lauren Vacca

Lauren teaches in our three-year-old program. She attended Ramapo for her
undergrad and Montclair State to earn a Master’s degree. Lauren taught at the Teaneck
Charter School and Ridgefield Park school district. Lauren has three children who keep
her busy and is an expert on all things Disney! It has been some time since her
daughter left HUNS and we are excited to have her on staff!

Teachers

Teacher Assistants

Joanne Krause

Joanne is an assistant in our three-year-old program. She has a certificate in Childcare
from New York University. Joanne has three children and can often be found cheering
them on at games and recitals!

Jen Aschenbrand

Jen is an assistant in our four-year-old program. Her background is in floral design,
both corporate and private. Both of her children attended HUNS! We appreciate the
creative flair Jen brings to our program!

Stefanie Bohan

Stefanie is an assistant with our three-year-olds. She has a CPA from University of
Connecticut, and worked in corporate finance for 10 years. During her time in
business, she enjoyed volunteering with children and helped in a Kindergarten
classroom. You may spot Stefanie running around town, getting her steps in! Stefanie's
daughter attends HUNS!

Leigh Ng

Leigh is a teaching assistant in our four-year-old program. She received her Master of
Science in engineering from the University of Michigan. Her Bachelor of Arts in
engineering was earned from Cornell University. Leigh enjoys outdoor adventures and
traveling. Leigh has a son and daughter who are both in college.

Louanne Chiger

Louanne joins us after retiring from the Hillsdale Public Schools. Prior to Hillsdale, she
worked for Bergen County Special Services. She missed the children so much she
decided to spend time with our HUNS family. Louanne’s two adult sons are HUNS
graduates. Louanne loves going down the shore!

Laurie Caruso

Laurie is an assistant in our four-year-old program.

She has worked in Northvale in preschool for 14 years previously.

Laurie's grandchildren attended HUNS. Laurie can be found in the bleachers of
every game her grandchildren play!

Su Shynn

Su is an assistant in our three-year-old program. Su attended Penn State and
graduated with a degree in Media Studies. Both of Su's daughters are HUNS alumni.
Su loves playing all sports-look for her on the golf course or softball field in the
spring and summer!

Tara Loughlin

Tara is an assistant in the three-year-old Triangle class. She has a degree in Finance
from Fairfield University. Prior to joining us in 2018, Tara worked as a Marketing
Direcor and her attention to every detail makes her flourish in the classroom! Tara
is mom to three boys and is their biggest fan at every sport!

Danielle Selvaggio

Danielle is an assistant in our Enrichment program. Danielle worked for the
Division of Child Protection and Permanency for 13 years and is an avid dog lover!
She can be found walking numerous dogs or volunteering at her children's school.