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 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

Ms. Carolyn has worked with Terry for 18 of her 23 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!

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Donna Gomez, Director

This is Ms. Donna's 12th year at The Ark. She has enjoyed building friendships with the children and their families, as well as with the staff. She spends her spare time spoiling her grandchildren with love, being with her family, reading, traveling, and cheering for the Denver Broncos.

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Carleen Reddit, Goofy Goons Teacher (younger three year-olds)

This is Carleen's 6th year teaching the Goofy Goon class at The Ark. She takes evening courses to enhance her Early Childhood knowledge. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her son's baseball games, BBQing, and spending time with family and friends.

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

Ms. Lea has been at The Ark for 5 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, and walking her dogs.

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

Ms. Paula has been teaching the Tigger class for 13 years. She has a Site Supervisor permit and completed her AA degree in Early Childhood Education. She enjoys teaching the alphabet in sign language, and has a special interest in earth science. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, swing dancing,playing guitar, walking, and collecting rocks, minerals, and fossils.

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Maureen Inman, Whales Teacher (Pre-Kindergarten)

This is Ms. Maureen's 23rd year at The Ark. She enjoys whale watching, spending time in the great outdoors and photographing natural wonders, teaching science and literacy, reading and spoiling her grandsons. She has earned her Associate of Arts degree; Associate Teacher credential from Las Positas College; Master Teacher Permit from the State of California. She enhances her Early Childhood expertise by working toward a second AA degree at Las Positas College.

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