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Jennifer Rohwedder, Lead Teacher, toddler program Jennifer has a B.S. in Teaching and an A.S. in Early Childhood Education. This will be her second year in the Nest. She came to New York after three and a half years working as the Head Teacher in a toddler classroom at Hildebrandt Learning Center at Glenmaura Corporate Center in Pennsylvania. She loves spending time with her two-year-old daughter. She is a warm and engaging presence in the classroom. |
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Jessica Binder, Assistant Teacher, toddler program This is Jessi's first year at CNS. Previously, she was an elementary school art teacher in Washington, DC. She holds a master's degree in art education from George Washington University and a B.F.A from Boston University. She recently moved to Ithaca with her fiance and is thrilled to join The Nest. |
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Hannah McConnell, Teachers' Aide This is Hannah's first year at the Nest. She has a BA in Sociology and experience working with young children as an after school care teacher, day camp counselor, and volunteer mentor in Oklahoma. She loves working with children and embraces every opportunity to help them learn, engage, and grow! |


