Tina Summers
Director 

Tina has been a teacher at PIV since 2004 and became the director in 2016. She combines her teaching experience with a business background in support of our child-centered philosophy. Tina's favorite book to read aloud (with a southern accent) is Epossumondas Saves the Day  by Coleen Salley.

Carrie Forleo
 Bumblebee Associate Teacher

Carrie has worked  at PIV since 1998, and believes that children learn best in a nurturing environment where they can explore, experiment, and be creative. She feels it's important to meet children where they are in their development, and provide opportunities to enhance growth and learning.  Carrie's favorite book to read aloud is Giraffes Can't Dance  by Giles Andreae.

Janet Smith-Hamele
​Office Administrator

Janet has been keeping the PIV office running smoothly since 2011, maintaining registration records and tuition accounts. She is an extra pair of eyes and hands in any classroom or on the playground, and enjoys helping children select books from the library. If you have a question about PIV, Janet has the answer!

Dianne Smith
Dragonfly Lead Teacher

Dianne has 28+ years of preschool and kindergarten teaching experience in NH, MA and ME. She has seen over the years the importance of social and emotional development, hands-on experiences, and play as basic foundations for growth and learning. Dianne's favorite book to read aloud is Owl Babies, by Martin Waddell.

Dakota Hamele
 Caterpillar Lead Teacher

 Dakota is eager to begin her teaching career at PIV where she has been a substitute and summer camp assistant, as well as a preschool student many years ago herself! She believes a happy teacher equals a happy student. Dakota’s favorite book to read aloud is The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown.

​June McGrath Coronis
 Owls Lead Teacher

June loves teaching! She has 29+ years teaching kindergarten through 5th grade, and believes strongly that it is her job to provide learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate and interactive, and that allow children to grow at their individual rate within a safe, loving environment where each of her students can shine! June's favorite book to read aloud is The Five-Dog Night, by Eileen Christelow.

Laura Singer
​Caterpillar Associate Teacher

​Laura believes strongly in PIV's mission and play-based approach to early childhood education. As the mother of two PIV graduates and a current Bumblebee, Laura is thrilled to join the staff and support a program that so positively impacted her own children! Laura's favorite book to read aloud is Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Suess.

Elizabeth Konish
Bumblebee Associate Teacher

Elizabeth has five years of experience teaching preschool and is excited to join the staff of PIV! She believes that children's innate curiosity and wonder make them natural scientists, and she truly loves to support their exploration of the world around them. Elizabeth's favorite book to read aloud is, Owl Moon by Jane Yolen.