Candace Cadell, Nursery Aide

Degree: NYS CERTIFIED N-6 EDUCATION, Masters in Education

Teaching Experience: 28 years

Mrs. Caddell recently moved to LeRoy to be closer to her children and grandchildren after retiring from Hornell Elementary School. She enjoys reading, sewing, and gardening as well as staying active through yoga and aqua aerobics which she taught at her local YMCA for 26 years! She is excited to be the new aid of the Nursery Program with Mrs. Suriano!

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Cassie Connolly, Pre-Kindergarten

Degree: Currently pursuing her teaching degree 

Teaching Experience: She has been a teacher's aide since 2014

Mrs. Connolly was born and raised in LeRoy. She is an active member of the American Legion and regularly volunteers there. She loves to spend time with her family and go camping. She held a position on the SNS board. Her son attends Sunshine and his progress and excitement led her to apply for the Pre-K position. She loves preschooler's enthusiasm, motivation to learn and sense of wonder. She will encourage learning with hands on play, classroom experiments, field trips and lots of fun activities.

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Dawn Suriano, Nursery & Playgroup

Degree: NYS CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION,     
             Masters in Education

Teaching Experience: 9 years

Mrs. Suriano lives in her hometown, LeRoy, with her husband and two children. She taught eight years at Avon and Cal-Mum schools as a special education teacher working with a wide range of ages and learning styles. She was an active Sunshine Board Member while her children were in attendance and is excited to be part of the SNS team once again.  She looks forward to nurturing the growth and development of Sunshine’s Playgroup and Nursery students with Mrs. Caddell this year!

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