ADMINISTRATION
Janet Santos
Executive Director
With KOCO since 2002
Miss Janet has been at KOCO for 24 years, moving from Preschool Teacher (2002) to Assistant Director (2005) to Co-Director (2021) to Executive Director (2024). Prior to teaching at KOCO, Janet taught at the YMCA, Independent Day School, Guilford Schools, East Hampton Schools.
Certifications
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CT Elementary Grades PK-6 (305)
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Head Teacher for the State of Connecticut
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BA, Latin, Columbia University
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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)
Brian Barber
Assistant Director
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 CT Head Teacher certificate. Brian became Assistant Director in 2021.
Certifications
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Head Teacher for the State of Connecticut
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American Red Cross CPR & First Aid
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Medication Administration
Matthew Barber
Opening Administrator
With KOCO since 2019
Mr. Matt was once a KOCO kid. He has taught in all areas at KOCO since he began in 2019 after earning his BA in Mathematics from Southern CT State University. Matt has a CT Head Teacher certificate.
Certifications
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Head Teacher for the State of Connecticut
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BA, Mathematics, SCSU
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American Red Cross CPR & First Aid
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Medication Administration
