"Celebrating 35 Years!"
ADMINISTRATION
Janet Santos
Co-Director
With KOCO since 2002
Miss Janet became Co-Director after Roxann's departure in 2021. Before that, she became the Assistant Director after two years of teaching in Preschool and EHMS TASC. Prior to teaching at KOCO, Janet taught at the YMCA, Independent Day School, Guilford Schools, East Hampton Schools.
Some of her favorite tasks at KOCO are teaching Spanish and American Sign Language. She also loves creating publications and websites. Anything technology or science-based are Miss Janet’s favorites!
Certifications
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BA, Latin, Columbia University
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Certified to teach CT Elementary Grades K-6
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Certified as a Head Teacher for the State of Connecticut
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Medication Administration
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American Red Cross CPR & First Aid
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President, East Hampton High School PTO, 2010-13
Janet's favorite quote: “Work the problem, people.” (From Apollo 13)
Laurie Caron
Co-Director
With KOCO since 2015
A native of East Hampton, Miss Laurie studied Early Education at Marist College in New York. The daughter of a preschool teacher, Laurie has extensive experience working with children, including 6 years in local child care centers. Her daughter Brianna is an honors Nursing student at Sacred Heart, and her son Charlie is a High School student.
Certifications
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American Red Cross CPR & First Aid
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Medication Administration
Laurie's favorite quote: “Don't give up. I believe in you all. A person's a person, no matter how small." (Dr. Seuss)
Brian Barber
Assistant Director and Off-site Administrator (EHMS TASC)
With KOCO since 2005
A native of East Hampton, Mr. Brian began teaching at KOCO part time during high school. Brian has taught in every KOCO program and knows every single child! Mr. Brian has taken Early Childhood classes at Manchester Community College and has earned his Head Teacher certificate. Brian became Assistant Director in 2021.
Certifications
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Certified as a Head Teacher for the State of Connecticut
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American Red Cross CPR & First Aid
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Medication Administration
Laurie Webster
Opening Administrator
With KOCO since 2008
Miss Laurie has taught in a variety of programs at KOCO, but her main focus has always been preschool. Laurie has her Child Development Associate (CDA). She lives in Portland .
Certifications
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Certified as a Head Teacher for the State of Connecticut
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Child Development Associate, Preschool
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American Red Cross CPR & First Aid
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Medication Administration
Corey Krutzky
Incoming Closing Administrator
With KOCO since 2016
Mr. Corey has been with KOCO since high school. His brother Greg was a KOCO teacher, too. In 2020, Corey graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a BS in Biology. Corey spent a semester of college as a foreign exchange student in Costa Rica, where he became fluent in Spanish -- Mr. Corey teaches Muzzy Spanish to KOCO's preschoolers. The students at EHMS TASC will miss Corey, who has been Mr. Brian's partner there for 3 years. He takes on the role of Closing Administrator at the end of summer, 2023.
Certifications
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BS in Biology, ECSU
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American Red Cross CPR & First Aid
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Medication Administration
