About Our Staff

 

Pam Merrill

Pam Merrill is the assistant director and teacher of the 4 year old and UPK classes. She received her BA from Roberts Wesleyan College, and earned her Master of Science in Education at SUNY Brockport. She taught first grade in Nicholasville, KY and she has taught at Parma Kids Preschool & Child Care Center for over 30 years. She teaches AM classes at the school.

Janice Hogue

Janice Hogue teaches our 2 year old classes. She is permanently certified in physical education and has more than 25 years of experience with 2-4 year olds at our school. She is a graduate of New Haven College in PA and has her permanent certification in Education.

Caryn Armstrong

Caryn is our director. Caryn is a graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College with a degree in elementary education and has 15 years professional education experience. She lives in Hilton with her husband and children. She enjoys gardening, cooking, camping, hiking, and the beach.

Emily Thomas

Emily Thomas is our Three’s teacher.  This is her first year at Parma Kids.  She has her Bachelors degree in childhood and special education.  She has lived in Hilton for seven years and has been married to her husband for 9 years.  She has two children ages 7 and 4 that she loves to spend time with.  She enjoys camping with her family during the summer.

Dawn Sarlo

Dawn Sarlo is our art teacher. She substituted frequently when her children attended our school and has since come back to teach. She is also a registered nurse. She has personal experience with special needs children and is an advocate for students with special needs. Dawn is also the teacher’s assistant for Tues/ Thurs/Fri 3’s classes.

Cindy Lupinetti

Cindy Lupinetti is a teacher’s assistant for our UPK classes. She has worked at Parma Kids for 20 years.  She has three grown children and has lived in Parma for 28 years.  She enjoys gardening, helping her children, and spending time with family and friends.

Suzanne Case

Suzanne Case is a teacher’s assistant in our 2’s classroom.  She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from SUNY Brockport.  She is married and has 4 children.  She has lived in Hilton for 18 years and has previously worked in child care.  She has worked for the YMCA as a gymnastic instructor and is currently a substitute instructor.  She is married and has 4 children.  In her free time she likes to camp and hike with her family.

Erin Cutaia
Erin Cutaia is currently working as an assistant teacher at Parma Kids. She was a teachers aide at Kendall Central School. She got her Associates Degree from GCC. She is married with a beautiful young daughter.
Brittany Brown
Brittany Brown grew up in Hilton and is very close with her family. She is the assistant teacher for the toddler class.  She has an Associates of Child Development and is certified in CPR and First Aid. She has always enjoyed working with children, teaching them, and watching them grow. She enjoys caring for children and ensuring they are safe.
Shauna Monagan
Shauna Monagan was born and raised in Hilton and has four sisters and three brothers. She is third oldest and enjoys spending time with her younger siblings. She is an aspiring author and loves going to the library and bookstores. Working with children is her passion, focusing on their emotional well-being, and making sure every child knows how important and truly loved they are.