• Terry Arleo - Lead Teacher - Terry is the lead teacher for all 2- and 3-day programs for three- and four-year olds. Terry has been working with children since she was 16, starting her career at a school for special needs children in Brooklyn, New York. She has been teaching at GAPNS for more than a decade, and the 2010-11 academic year will mark my twelfth year at the school. Terry is also the director of operations for GAPNS.
  
  Terry’s Philosophy: “Working with young children is something I’ve always loved. I want the children in my class to learn to be thinkers, to feel confident and secure in front of a group, but also to realize that learning is fun, so they develop a real love of school.”
• Marie Moran - Lead Teacher - Marie is the lead teacher for the four- to five-day program at GAPNS, open to any child who is eligible for kindergarten the following Fall. Marie also teaches the Plus Programs for three- and four-year olds. She has permanent certification from New York State to teach children from newborn to sixth grade, as well as a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from Marist College. Marie has been teaching at GAPNS since 2008. Prior to that she taught first grade for two-and-a-half years.
  
  Marie’s Philosophy: “I look for what it is that a child has. Each child has something different — for example some are shy and quiet but very artistic. I want to find out what it is and bring it out in them. That way children can learn using the skills they’re good at. Because kids are all very different…”
• Colleen Corrigan - Assistant Teacher - Colleen is an assistant teacher for all 2- and 3-day programs for three- and four-year olds. Colleen has a BA in Psychology from St. Mary’s in Newburgh, where her studies focused on child psychology. Colleen has been teaching at GAPNS since 2008. Prior to joining the school, she taught at a school for special needs children for one-and-a-half years.
• Patty Foremny - Assistant Teacher - Patty is an assistant teacher for all 2- and 3-day programs for three- and four-year olds and for the toddler program at GAPNS. Starting in the fall of 2010, Patty will be the lead teacher for the toddler classes. Patty’s role at GAPNS evolved from her involvement in the school as a mother. Both of Patty’s children attended GAPNS and she took the cooperative spirit of the school very seriously, frequently filling in for teachers and also taking on other duties.
• Heather Hilliard - Assistant Teacher - Heather is the Assistant for the 2-day, 3-day, and 3 & 3 programs. Heather's son attended GAPNS and she started as a teacher in 2010. Miss Heather comes to GAPNS with a wealth of experience in local preschools and nursery schools as well as a degree in Early Childhood Education.

Committee Descriptions and Selections

• Building & Grounds - Maintain indoor and outdoor equipment by making repairs, cleaning, raking, mulching, painting, etc. (1 Chairperson and 4 members)
• Class Mom/Dad - Responsible for coordinating refreshments for class parties, organizing "sunshine" funds and teacher appreciation, serves as substitute for their child's class.
• Financial Review- Responsible for the monthly review of financial paperwork for GAPNS. Reports findings to the President monthly. Knowledge of accounting is helpful for this committee. (1 Chaiperson)
• Fundraising - Responsible for coordinating and running all GAPNS fundraisers. In the past this has included but is not limited to a Fall Festival, Poinsetta Sale and BabyPlace shopping day (1 Chairperson)
• Golf Outing- Responsible for running the Spring Golf Outing. This includes securing a location for the event, getting sponsors, golfers and prizes as well as coordinating the dinner and awards following the golf day. (1 Chairperson with 2-4 assistants)
• History & Archives - Responsible for coordinating all photographs for all classes, collecting pictures to use for PR as well as yearbooks, Will work with the teachers to assist in classroom archiving as well. (1 Chairperson with 1 assistant from each class)
• Housekeeping - Chairperson is responsible for scheduling the bi-monthly work teams of 4-6 people on a rotating basis to clean the classrooms, the Bradner Room and the bathroom at the school. Each member of the committee is also responsible for attending 1 of the 3 BIG CLEANS during the school year. (1 Chairperson and 20+ members)
• Newsletter - Gather information for the monthly newsletter from GAPNS Board, teachers and parents. Compile the information into the newsletter each month, copy the newsletter and distribute to the membership. Knowledge of and access to Microsoft Publisher and an e-mail address is important for this committee. (1 Chairperson)
• Public Relations- Make and distribute fliers to publicize Fundraisers, Open House and Registration and other events as needed. Place photographs and taglines of events in the newspaper as well as coordinate all Press Releases for the newspapers. Determine the best way to market the school in Goshen and the surrounding communities. (1 Chairperson with 1 Assistant)
• Purchaser - Responsible for purchase and maintenance of all cleaning supplies and basic supplies for the school, examples include paper cups, plates, wipes, toilet paper, etc. (1 Chairperson)
• Scheduler - Prepares classroom snack and drink schedule every month and posts in the hallway and in members mailboxes. Works with teachers to schedule all special days, birthdays, holiday parties, etc. Also responsible for the signups and snack schedules for the Plus program sessions. (1 Chairperson)
• Scholastic Sales & Book Fair- Responsible for monthly Scholastic book order. Place fliers in the members mailboxes and coordinate the orders with Scholastic and distribute books to members upon arrival each month. During the annual GAPNS Open House, coordinate and run all aspects of the Book Fair. (1 Chairperson)
• Special Events - Responsible for coordinating any special events the school runs. These include the Fall picnic, Mom's Night's Out, Teacher Appreciation and School Pictures as well as assisting with the Golf Outing (1 Chairperson with 1 Assistant)
• Substitute Committee - Members from each class act as unpaid substitutes in the classroom for the teaching staff as needed. (1 from each class)

Executive Board Descriptions:

• President - The president exercises general executive authority on behalf of the group within limits of the constitution; acts as the official school representative to all organizations except as delegated; and transmits all official communications between teachers and members.
• Vice President - The Vice President shall oversee all committees; assume all the responsibilities of the President in his/her absence; assist other officers as requested.
• Secretary - The Secretary shall take attendance at meetings; keep minutes and post the General Membership meeting minutes; conduct correspondence; maintain correspondence and other records; maintain and distribute member handbooks; collect mail from post office and distribute, maintain phone tree and coordinate the Nominating Committee
• Treasurer - The Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of revenues; disbursement of funds; the maintenance of proper books of accounts and the Treasurer Reports. Two signatures will be required for all checks; either the President or the Vice President will cosign.
• Assistant Treasurer - The Assistant Treasurer shall, under the supervision and review of the Treasurer, collect and record tuition payments; record and make fundraising and newsletter advertising deposits in a bank designated by the Executive Board, and any other duties the Treasurer deems necessary.
• 2-Day Registrar - The 2-Day Registrar shall be responsible for the registration fees and forms; keep a file on all children enrolled in the 2-Day program; keep updated medical records of those children; maintain a waiting list for 2-day program; receive phone calls regarding registration, send out registration materials and distribute information packs to late registrants; to serve as Co-Chairperson of the Spring Registration/Open House.
• 3 and 5 Day Registrar - The 3 and 5 Day Registrar shall be responsible for the registration fees and forms; keep a file on all children enrolled in the programs; keep updated medical records of those children; maintain a waiting list for the programs; receive phone calls regarding registration, send out registration materials and distribute information to late registrants; serve as Co-Chairperson of the Spring Registration/Open House.