Preschool Director

Shanna Caras

I have a deep love for learning and teaching, a passion that was initially sparked when my own children attended The Preschool at Temple Tiferet Shalom many years ago.

I began teaching here in 2015 and have since taught every age group, cherishing every minute spent with our students. The Preschool is truly a special place—a wonderful, tight-knit community of fabulous educators, kind families, and amazing children. My passion lies in early childhood education and development. I enjoy continuously learning new ideas, philosophies, and approaches in the field, and I am currently working toward earning a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education.

preschool@templetiferetshalom.org 

Lead Teacher

4/5 Year Olds

​Sevi Mulcahy 

With 15 years of teaching experience and now in my seventh year at The Preschool at Temple Tiferet Shalom, I am passionate about nurturing young children as they grow, learn, and discover the world around them. I began working in education because I love helping children build confidence, curiosity, and a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

I hold a B.S. in Elementary Education and am currently pursuing my Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Early Childhood Education, which I expect to complete next summer. I especially enjoy being part of the warm, supportive community at our preschool and partnering with families to help each child learn, grow, and thrive.

As both a teacher and a parent, I also have a special connection to our program—my two children, Mila and Michael, both attended this wonderful preschool.

Lead Teacher

4/5 Year Olds

Stephanie Dailey

My name is Miss Stephanie. I have worked with children, professionally, for over 26 years, nine of them at this school. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and have taught children of all ages. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to see the children of this school grow, learn and flourish. From a teenage babysitter, to college, to teaching and then motherhood, I don’t remember a time not being surrounded by children. Due to the complete contentment in that world of amazing young learners, I pride myself on providing a comfortable and safe atmosphere with patience, understanding and ease. My goal is for the children in my class to feel loved, safe and make happy memories. 

Lead Teacher

Toddlers

Erin Almeida

I have worked as a toddler teacher, as well as in childcare administration, since graduating from college in 1999. As a stay at home mom, I took some years off when my children were young. Looking for a preschool for my first child, I knew I'd found something special at Temple Tiferet Shalom. The knowledge, kindness and warmth of the staff stood out, and I immediately enrolled him. My children are now teenagers, graduates of the preschool- and 11 years ago I started working at TTS as a toddler teacher. This preschool has been a part of my life for 15 years, both as a parent and teacher, and it is a truly special place. I love working with toddlers because they are just beginning to figure out the world. It is a joy to see things through their eyes, teach them using simple activities, and help them develop skills to navigate social situations. 

Aide

Cheri Horton

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Teacher

Mikayla Cabral

3 year olds

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Toddler Aide

Marie Colella 

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Aide

Lauren McDermott 

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Aide

Stacey Kovacek

Hi, I’m Miss Stacey! 🩷 I have been working with children for over 35 years as both a teacher and nanny, and I truly feel that working with children is where my heart belongs. I am currently a Floating Aide and love being able to help wherever I’m needed. My favorite part of working with children is getting to know their unique personalities, watching them learn and grow, and sharing lots of smiles, giggles, hugs, and silly moments along the way! I am CPR and First Aid certified, EEC certified, and have earned numerous childcare-related certificates throughout my career. I believe children thrive when they feel safe, loved, encouraged, and supported.

When I’m not at school, I love spending time with my family, especially my three beautiful granddaughters—Evelyn, Eden, and Hazel. Being a Mimi is one of my favorite jobs in the world! 💕 I also enjoy spending time with my husband, Jeff. We love going out to dinner, bowling, playing mini golf, vacationing in Florida, and especially cruising! 🚢❤️ After more than 35 years in childcare, I still feel incredibly lucky to do what I love and to be part of so many children’s lives. A little love, a little laughter, and a whole lot of fun—that’s what being Miss Stacey is all about! 🩷

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