Faculty and Staff | Early Childhood Education in New Jersey

Meet our wonderful staff!

Jennifer Chiari

Position: Director

Educational Background: Felician University

Degree: Felician University

About: I have been in the field of education for over 20 years. I have taught in private schools and Montessori Schools and held positions as a Lead Kindergarten Teacher in both areas. In addition, I have also been the Director of Operations at a NJ Childcare Center for the past 7 years. I am extremely passionate about teaching and education. I enjoy working with my students, parents, and fellow teachers on a daily basis, in order to provide the best education possible for young children. I have been a happily married military wife for the past 9 years and my husband and I have a 6 year old little boy.

Alissa Pereira

Position: English Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

About: My name is Alissa “Allie” Pereira. I was born in Jersey City and moved with my family at the age of 10 to South Plainfield, which is where I still live and am raising my daughter. After graduating high school I attended Union County College and The Muhlenberg School of Nursing. I became a stay at home mom and cared for my daughter after she was born, but went back to work in the field of education in 2014. My education experience started at Little Treasures Learning Center where I was a teacher’s assistant. I quickly learned that I loved working with children and decided to obtain my CDA in Early Education. After receiving my CDA in 2019, I was promoted to a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher which is the age group I have been working with ever since! When I am not teaching I enjoy being outside, hiking and spending time with my daughter.

Jie Jiang

Position: Chinese Preschool Lead Teacher

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Roxanna Beeks

Position: English Preschool Lead Teacher

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Yang Grise

Position: Chinese PreK Lead Teacher

Educational Background: Fujian Teacher’s University

Degree: B.S. in Physical Education

About: I have a final rating of Superior for the Oral Proficiency Interview from Language Testing International, LTI. I also have a final rating of Advanced High for the ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test from LTI.

2015—2021 Chinese Header Teacher at Jump Immersion School in NJ (Grades: Pre-K 4, K, and 1st Grade)
2011—2015 Chinese Teacher –Hudson Way Immersion School in NJ (Grades: Pre-K 3 and 4)
2007—2010 Chinese Teacher – Cape Henlopen School District, Lewes, DE in U.S. (Grades K-5)