Meet the Venus Flytraps' Teaching Team!
My name is Rebecca Skolnick and I am a Co-Head Teacher in the Venus Flytraps. This is my third year at Gillen Brewer. I am currently working towards my Master's Degree in General and Special Childhood Education with a focus on Learning Disabilities at Hunter College. I am very excited about this school year and am looking forward to working with all the students and their families!
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My name is Marissa Goldstein and I am a Co-Head Teacher in the Venus Flytraps. This is my second year teaching at Gillen Brewer! I graduated from Penn State with a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and a B.S in Special Education with a Reading Specialist certification as well. In my free time I enjoy working out and spending time with my family and friends. I am looking forward to working with the Venus Flytraps this year!
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My name is Zana (Zaklina) Milovanovic, and I am an Assistant Teacher in the Venus Flytraps. I have a Bachelor degree in Elementary school education and a Masters Degree in Historical Studies. I worked for many years as an educator in the Tenement Museum. There I joined my passion for teaching and my love for history. I am originally from Serbia where I work as an Elementary school teacher for five years. In my spear time, I like to play with my eight-year-old son, read, and go for long walks. I am excited to be joining a wonderful Gillen Brewer community.
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Meet the Venus Flytraps' Theraputic Team!
My name is Jane Enright and I am the Speech and Language Pathologist on the team. I came to Gillen Brewer in 2006. I have prior experiences including treating a varied clinical population at Staten Island University Hospital. I have a B.A. in Speech Pathology/Education from Pace University and my M.S. in Communication Disorders from William Patterson University. I enjoy taking Zumba and pilates classes.
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My name is Dr. Carli Koch and I am a Psychologist on the team. I came to Gillen Brewer in September 2013. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Skidmore College and both a Master of Science in Educational Psychology and Doctorate in School Psychology from Fordham University. I am a New York State Certified and Nationally Certified School Psychologist.
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This is Eileen's first year working at Gillen Brewer. Previously, she was working at the Keswell School downtown. Eileen graduated from Ithaca College in 2012, where she received my Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. In her free time, she loves traveling, creative projects, and eating ice cream! Eileen is thrilled to be part of the team here at Gillen Brewer!
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Brittany came to Gillen Brewer in the Fall of 2015. Previously, she worked in a sensory gym and in an early intervention program. She graduated from Ithaca College in 2013 where she received a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes with her dog!
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