Paula, the mother of three, holds a BS in Business Administration from Trinity College. For much of her career, she worked in the recruiting industry for national firms, managing multiple offices in the Northeast. Prior to joining UCNS, Paula volunteered at The New Canaan Nature Center Nursery School and Five Mile River Nursery School, where her children attended. Paula has also volunteered extensively at Rowayton Elementary School and is a former member of their PTA Executive Board.

Judi received a BFA in Music Education from Long Island University. She taught pre-school in NY for six years, prior to moving to Rowayton with her husband John, pastor of the United Church of Rowayton. The mother of three, Judi teaches piano to area children and sings both professionally and as a member of the United Church of Rowayton choir. Judi begins her twenty-sixth year at UCNS and has her Child Development Associate credentials.

Sue holds a BA in Economics and Asian Studies from Colgate University and an MBA in Finance from Fordham University. She also received her Child Development Associate credential from Norwalk Community College and received her Head Teacher certification last year. Sue worked at the Federal Reserve Bank for six years before moving to Toronto and then London with her husband. She is a mother of two children who both attended UCNS. She has volunteered extensively at UCNS and in the community.

Elizabeth grew up in Rowayton and attended the University of CT. She has lived here most of her life. Prior to joining UCNS, she worked at Paper Scissors Oranges, and volunteered extensively at Rowayton Elementary School. Elizabeth is a mother of three children who have all attended UCNS. Elizabeth is also a former Parent Board Co-Chair and Enrichment Chair.

Peggie grew up in Old Greenwich and attended Ohio Wesleyan University. She has lived in South Norwalk for 19 years and has a son who is a graduate of Ohio State University, and UCNS. Peggie spent many years volunteering at Columbus Magnet School before joining UCNS in 2000.

Wendy is a graduate of Lehigh University, and has lived in Rowayton for 18 years. Her three daughters are all graduates of UCNS. Prior to joining UCNS, Wendy worked for St. Luke’s Parish School in Darien and volunteered extensively at Greens Farms Academy in Westport and Pear Tree Point School in Darien.

Wendy is also a former UCNS mom - her two children are graduates - and a former Executive Board member. Wendy holds a B.S. in Family/Child Studies from Montclair State University and worked in the Executive Recruiting field for twelve years prior to starting her family. Wendy also attended Norwalk Community College and studied Early Childhood Education. Wendy joined our staff in 2007.

Karen is a Bank Street trained teacher who has worked for many years in the Norwalk Public School System. Prior to joining UCNS, she taught first grade at Columbus Magnet School and held various teaching positions in Marvin Elementary School. Karen, the mother of two, has also served on the Five Mile River Nursery Council.

Loreta earned a BA degree in Music Education from Siauliai University Lithuania. She has lived in Norwalk for many years and also teaches piano to area students. Loreta graduated from Norwalk Community College with an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and has her Head Teacher certification. Loreta begins her ninth year at UCNS.