STAFF
Our Preschool Staff with one of our students.(L to R) Kerry Gallup, Director, Jean DeMelim, Lead teacher & Kym Coffey, Teachers Aide
Kerry Gallup, Preschool Director - "Miss Kerry" as the children call her. In addition to her warm and inviting personality, Kerry has over 18 years experience in early childhood education. She is a certified Rhode Island Department of Education teacher for early childhood educators, and has been a mentor to URI and CCRI students. She received her education at the University of Rhode Island (URI). She has been at the St. Andrew Preschool since 2002. Kerry is the married to David, and mother of four children.
Jean DeMelim, Lead Teacher - "Miss Jean" has been involved in early childhood education for nearly 20 years. She has an early childhood certification in the State of Rhode Island, and also serves as mentor to URI Early Childhood students. Jean has her BA and MS degrees from the University of Bridgeport. She is married and the mother of three daughters.
Kym Coffey, Teachers Aide - "Miss Kym" joined our staff in 2012. She is an experienced early childhood educator, and a graduate from Rhode Island College. Kym is a mother, and brings a warm and friendly presence tot he classroom.