Administrative Staff
Eileen Dost
Director/Teacher
My name is Eileen Dost and I am currently the Director at St. Peter’s Nursery Preschool. I have an undergraduate degree in History from Cortland State University College and a Master’s degree from Adelphi University. This will be my 39th year at St. Peter’s Nursery Preschool. I have been an assistant in a 2 year old class, a 2 year old Leader; an assistant in a 3 year old class, a 3 year old teacher; and a 4 year old teacher: an incredible, continuing journey! What began as a “very” part time place and position for me quickly became an integral part of my life. Very early on, it became apparent to me that St. Peter’s was not only the right fit at the right time for me and my family, but fulfilled me in ways that other jobs – careers, had not. I am passionate about education and feel excited about all the little things, and the big ways, I can affect the lives of the children I have met and will continue to work with. I have felt fulfilled working at St. Peter’s Nursery Preschool, and blessed to be given the opportunity to work with a very dedicated staff, who continually strive to ensure that each child receives the very best preschool education possible.
Jane Guttridge
Administrative Assistant
“A grateful heart is a happy heart.”
I am grateful for the 49 years I have been a part of St. Peter’ s Nursery Preschool; first as a Mom and then as a member of the staff. I cherish the heartfelt memories I hold as both Leader and Assistant in the 2-year-old Playgroup -- from the first day of school -- September 1984. I had the opportunity to assist both 3-year-old and 4-year-old teachers throughout the continuing years. In 2007, I moved my “desk” to the Preschool Office and have enjoyed helping new families join the St. Peter’s Family.
Not being able to leave the classroom behind, I started working with the littlest ones in our Mommy and Me program in 2010.
I look forward to meeting both old friends and new friends as we begin another year filled with the joy of learning.
The Team
Candace Baldwin
Assistant 3 Year Old Class
Started at St. Peters in 2021
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Using the Cricut
Food - Seafood
Season - Summer
Color - Navy Blue
Fun Fact - I was in the US Navy
Renee Gervasio
Treasurer
Leader 2 Year Old Class
Started at St. Peter's 2003-2007 & 2021
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Walking & Going to the Gym
Food - Yogurt, Pizza & Salad
Season - All of them!
Color - Blue
Fun Fact - All 3 sons attended St. Peter's
Christa Cajowski
Leader 2 Year Old Classes
Enrichment Assistant
Started at St. Peter's in 2018
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Gardening, Crafting & Decorating
Food - Mexican & Italian
Season - Fall
Color - Pink
Fun Fact - I am life long South Huntington Resident
Mary Getfield
Teacher 4 Year Old Class
Enrichment Assistant
Started at St. Peter's in 2013
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Reading and Bike Riding
Food - Mexican
Season - Fall
Color - Blue
Peggy Geoghan
Assistant 4 Year Old Class
Started at St. Peter's in 2020
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Kayaking & Reading
Food - Sushi
Season - Spring
Color - Blue
Tanya Guarisco
Teacher 3 Year Old Classes
Enrichment Teacher
Started at St. Peter's in 2021
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Crafts & Having Fun!
Food - Sushi & Chocolate
Season - Fall
Color - Black or Black
Susan King
Assistant 3 Year Old Class
Social Media Director
Started at St. Peter's in 2021
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Watching my Kids Play Sports
Food - Pizza & Salad
Season - Summer
Color - Pink, Black & Gold
Fun Fact - Both my son & daughter attended St. Peter's.
Kristy Marsden
Assistant 2 Year Old Class
Started at St. Peter's in 2020
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Sports & Board Games
Food - Ice Cream, Salad, Sushi & Italian
Season - Fall
Color - Blue
Fun Fact - I have a dog named Betty White
Jamie Larini
Teacher 3 Year Old Classes
Enrichment Assistant
Started at St. Peter's in 2018
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Cooking & Gardening
Food - Spaghetti & Meatballs, Steak
Season - Halloween
Color - Purple
Fun Fact - Both my children attended St. Peter's
Tara Prasert
Assistant 2 Year Old Classes
Enrichment Assistant
Started at St. Peter's in 2022
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Beach, Biking, Gardening
Food - Everything my husband cooks
Season - Summer
Fun Fact - 2 of her children are St. Peter's Alumni
Christine Lublin
Assistant 3 Year Old Classes
Started at St. Peter's in 2016
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Reading, Walkling & Traveling
Food - Mexican & Chinese
Season - Fall
Color - Black
Jessica Romanelli
Teacher 4 Year Old Class
Enrichment Assistant
Started at St. Peter's in 2019
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Reading, Hiking, the Beach
Food - Tacos & Sushi
Season - Spring
Color - Yelllow
Fun Fact - All 3 of my boys attened St. Peter's
Vanessa Sesterak
Assistant 4 Year Old Class
Enrichment Teacher
Started at St. Peter's in 2014
Some of my favorites include...
Hobbies - Arts & Crafts
Food - Italian & Mexican
Season - Loves them All
Color - Blue
Fun Fact - My son attended St. Peter's from Mommy & Me to Pre-K
Erin Lavery
Enrichement Teacher
Regina Mauceri
Enrichment Teacher