Meet Our Team.
Child-centered programming starts with a staff of dedicated, early childhood education professionals. Our community-oriented staff are eager to help their students build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
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Jessica Wang is the Director of the Purchase Children’s Center. She is a home-grown part of our community having grown up in Rye Brook; she came to Purchase Day Camp as a child and is a Harrison resident. Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Elementary Education with a certificate in Early Childhood Development from Fordham University. She brings over 28 years of experience along with an abundance of passion and creativity. She oversees all aspects of the school's curriculum and programming.
Jessica Wang
Preschool Director
Toni Ann Poli
Teddy Bears Lead Teacher
Elizabeth Magnotta
Lions & Tigers Lead Teacher
Karen Rice
Extended Hours Lead Teacher
James Kelly
Executive Director
Amanda Dennis
Ducks & Chicks Lead Teacher
Jackie Bacon
Sharks & Guppies Lead Teacher
Maggi DeJesus-Wilson
Program Coordinator