Terry Corritone, Owner

After earning her teaching credential and a Master's degree in Education, Ms. Terry got involved in early childhood education when her own children started preschool. She has owned The Ark School for twenty-six years and loves working with the children, the parents, and the staff. She enjoys being involved with her grandchildren's lives, and enjoys playing golf and attending yoga classes.

Carolyn Garrett, Executive Director/Goofy Goons Teacher

Ms. Carolyn has worked with Terry for 20 of her 22 years, helping the children of the Livermore community. She enjoyed working at another facility of Terry's where she had the opportunity to expand her skills as both a director and a teacher. Carolyn is thrilled to be back at The Ark, working with such experienced staff, and continuing the legacy of helping Livermore's next generation. She is always looking for ways to equip young ones for the challenges they will face in the future. In her personal time, Carolyn enjoys cooking for her husband and friends, and rooting on her favorite team, the COLTS! Her greatest joy is "coming to work each day as children drop what they are doing and come running to me with a hug excited to meet today's challenges."

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Donna Gomez, Director/Barneys Teacher

This is Ms. Donna's 16th year at The Ark. She has enjoyed building friendships with the children and their families, as well as with the staff. She enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, traveling, reading, and watching the Denver Broncos. Her favorite thing to do in class are art and storytime. She loves to watch the children grow.

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Lea Kochendorfer, Dalmatians Teacher (older three year-olds)

Ms. Lea has been at The Ark for 9 years. She has been teaching preschool since 1980. She also stays busy with her family and friends. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, skiing, reading, walking her dogs, and reading a good book. Her favorite class time activities are cooking and exploring science with the children.

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Paula Pflumm, Tigger Teacher (Pre-Kindergarten)/ Assistant Director

Ms. Paula has been teaching the Tigger class for 16 years. She has a Site Supervisor permit and completed her AA degree in Early Childhood Education. She Loves teaching the children sign language, and has a special interest in earth science. In her spare time, she collects rocks, minerals, and fossils, likes to garden and plays the guitar.

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