About Us
Meet our dedicated founder and associate educators
Our Story
I’m an early education advocate, former teacher + educational consultant, and JW mom of two. My mission is to provide a fun, hands-on, and effective learning community for Witness children and families. After receiving a dual major degree in Early Childhood Education and History from Hamilton College, I gained classroom teaching experience from teaching second grade at an elite private school in Connecticut. When my husband and I decided to pioneer together as a couple, I switched to working for an educational consulting company where I helped review and create curriculum materials. We ended up pioneering in Thailand for a year, where I experienced a new form of teaching….teaching English online. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and I am continually attending virtual conferences and studying the latest research to incorporate the best practices and ways to teach little minds. Starr Education was born from a need to help my own daughter start schooling in at the beginning of the pandemic. A lot of time and love has been poured into this program. I promise that if you decide to join our learning community, you and your child will feel that care and attention from me.
Meet Our Enrichment Instructors
Our talented and experienced team of teachers bring so much energy and excitement to their classes! They work hard to spark a love for learning in your little ones.
Cinthia S.-Spanish Teacher
Mrs. Cinthia is a native Spanish speaker from Uruguay with a true talent for finding innovative ways to connect with her students. She brings Spanish to life through songs, fun books, and her silly puppet dog named Paco! She is internationally certified in TESOL and ESL, and she brings this teaching knowledge to your home with her amazing classes.
Nicole S.- Fun Fitness
I’m Nicole Smith, and I love to move! I’ve been teaching exercise for over 8 years, and during the pandemic I received my certification as a group fitness instructor. I love staying strong and active both spiritually and physically. I’m from El Paso, Texas-and now live in Patterson, New York.
Taneesha T.-American Sign Language
Ms. Taneesha has extensive experience teaching ASL in both group and one-on-one settings. She is a true talent who meets children exactly where they are and allows them to participate at their ability level. She creates classes that are creative, thoughtful, and engaging for even the littlest of learners!
Lydia S.-STEM LEGO
Who knew there was such a thing as a Lego professional?! Ms. Lydia fits that description expertly! She has been teaching STEM Lego classes for over four years, both in-person and online. Her classes provide such a wonderful balance of step-by-step instruction coupled with room for creativity that each child possesses.