jodi siff, Director
Jodi is thrilled to begin her new position as the 4CCN Director! She received her Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Florida. In the summer, she is the assistant director of a sleep away camp in Maine where she has the opportunity to work with children ranging in age from 7 to 16, along with their young adult counselors. In her free time she enjoys exercising, traveling, and watching her children play soccer and football.
““There is nothing more rewarding than watching and guiding children grow. Creating lasting relationships with children and their families and 4CCN staff creates an environment like no other.””
SARAH JACOBS
3 YEAR OLDS m-F rOOM 14
Sarah first came to the East coast from Colorado to earn her BA in Political Science from Northeastern University in Boston and has remained here ever since! She joined the 4CCN community as a parent and later as an assistant teacher in 2022. Sarah is entering her second year as a lead teacher in the 3s and looks forward to all the discovery and learning that will happen through play inside and outside of the classroom! Sarah has two children of her own, and in her free time enjoys exploring the wonders of her backyard, including Monarch caterpillars and butterflies, a large vegetable and plant garden, and her pet chickens, cat and dog.
Donna Rinaldo, Business Manager
Donna Rinaldo owns her bookkeeping service for over 25 years. She started working at 4CCN in 2020, helping the director during COVID. She enjoyed the 4CCN community so much, she stayed! She loves spending time with her husband and her two grown sons. She also enjoys cruising the high seas, attending rock concerts, spending time in Florida on the white sandy beaches, and having fun with her friends.
Kathleen Ficco
4 Year Olds m-f Room 12
Mrs. Ficco has worked at 4 Corners Community Nursery School since 2000. She has worked as an assistant in the two-year-old program and currently working with the 4 year olds. Mrs. Ficco also co-teaches in 4CCN's optional science program for four-year-old students. Prior to coming to 4CCN she was an active volunteer in her daughters' elementary school classrooms and a co-operative parent during her daughters’ preschool years. Before her daughters, Ms. Ficco worked as an RN after receiving her degree from the University Of Maryland School Of Nursing. Mrs. Ficco lives in Silver Spring with her husband and is the mother of two daughters and two grandchildren. In her free time she enjoys baking, step aerobics, Zumba classes as well as spending time with her family.
Pia Chirinos
2 Year Olds T/TH Room 25
Mrs. Chirinos has been involved with 4CCN for several years as a parent, substitute, and then as an Assistant teacher in the 3’s classroom. Now she is taking over the Lead teacher position in the 2’s class on T/TH. She graduated from a University in Lima-Perú with a major in Communications and has completed the 90-hour course in Early Childhood Development and Curriculum. She has worked as a para educator at MCPS for the SpEd program but now she is excited to get back to 4CCN and to make this her home. Mrs. Chirinos lives in Silver Spring with her husband and her three children. In her free time she enjoys walking, exercising, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Katie Keach
3 Year Olds T/W/TH Room 14
Katie Keach has been a part of the 4CCN community, recently, since 2021 when her daughter, Brighton began school, however, she is also a graduate of 4CCN (when it was in its old location.) Katie has worked as a substitute at 4CCN & you may have seen her around the building as a snack prep volunteer. Katie has worked with young children for most of her life as a big sister, babysitter, nanny, Pre-K & Kindergarten assistant, First Grade lead teacher, & most recently stay at home parent. She graduated from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in English & a minor in Psychology, with some education classes, as well. Katie is a Silver Spring native & still lives here with her husband, 2 school aged children, dog, & multiple fish & hermit crabs. She is a voracious reader & also enjoys spending time outdoors (especially at the beach & on the Chesapeake Bay,) listening to live music, trying out new restaurants, cooking, yoga, cheering for the Washington Commanders, and watching her children play sports.
Allison Nadelhaft
4 Year Olds M-F Room 19
Allison Nadelhaft has been part of the 4CCN community since 2011 as a parent, substitute teacher and an assistant teacher. Mrs. Nadelhaft has a Bachelors and Masters in Public Communication from American University and has completed the 90 hour course in Early Childhood Development and Curriculum. After years working for non-profits and being a stay at home mom, she is excited to help your children play, grow and learn in such a warm environment. She feels there is something special about preparing children for elementary school and looks forward to teaching and caring for your children. Mrs. Nadelhaft lives in Silver Spring with her husband and two sons. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with family and friends.
BIANCA Chapman
3 Year Olds M/W/F Room 26
Bianca has been a parent of a 4CCN child since 2021. She started out as a parent and then moved on to being a regular substitute and is so happy to join the staff at 4CCN. Bianca earned her Bachelors of Art (Studio Art) and Masters of Education from the University of Maryland-College Park. She has taught in PGCPS for several years as an Art Teacher as well as a preschool teacher before having her children. Bianca is a Silver Spring native and her husband is a 4CCN alum! She lives in the area with her husband, 2 daughters and their dog. Bianca enjoys taking her children to their various activities and has her own business creating nail polish.
Kate Spigler
4 Year Olds M-F Room 19
Mrs. Spigler has been involved with 4CCN for several years as a parent, substitute, and now a teacher. She graduated from Elon University with a major in Human Services, and worked in the non-profit field before deciding to stay home with her two children. Mrs. Spigler is excited to get back to work and to enrich the lives of children. Mrs. Spigler lives in Silver Spring with her husband and two young children. In her free time she enjoys theater, running, cooking, spending time with friends and family and rooting for the Red Sox and the Washington Capitals!
bUFFY sTUTZ
2 year olds m-f Room 25
Mrs. Stutz joined 4CCN in 2021 as a substitute. Prior to that she taught 2 and 3 yr olds at Good Shepherd Episcopal preschool for 10 years. She has a Bachelor degree in Social Work from Bethany College and has completed the 90 hour course in Early Childhood Development and Curriculum. She left her position as Director of Social Services at Greenbelt Nursing Home on order to stay home with her 4 children. She is very comfortable with all ages, 2 to 92! In her free time she enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with her family.
Ashley Campbell
2 Year olds M/W/F Room 25
Ashley has worked at 4 Corners Community Nursery since 2007. Prior to 4 Corners, Ashley worked at The Langley School in McLean, VA where she worked in the 3 year old program and the Kindergarten. Ashley received her Masters of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University. Ashley is the mother of two college aged girls.
aLANA kRAVITZ
4 year olds M-F Room 12
Alana Kravitz joined the 4CCN community as a parent in 2018 and as an assistant in the 3 year old program in 2021. After studying American Literature and Creative Writing at NYU she relocated from her native NY to Silver Spring to grow her family. Alana is continuing her education by completing the 90 hour Early Childhood Development and Curriculum course and is excited to work in the classroom with young children, which is where she always hoped to find herself. Alana’s two young children enjoy swimming and ice skating, and she and her husband love to get in the pool and on the ice with them whenever they can.
CHELA BODDEN
3 year olds M-F room 26
Chela Bodden was involved at 4CCN for several years as a parent, substitute, and teacher. She has a doctorate in Spanish Literature from Columbia University and has completed the 90-hour course in Early Childhood Development and Curriculum. After teaching in universities, a two-year stint as a production baker, and years as a stay-at-home mother, Chela joined 4CCN as an assistant teacher, and later as a lead teacher. When in-person classes were suspended in 2020, Chela returned home to support her children through the transition to virtual learning and back to in-person learning. She is thrilled to return to 4CCN and the three-year-old classroom. In her spare time, Chela enjoys knitting, cooking, and learning to play the cello. She lives in Takoma Park with her husband, two children, and two dogs
Sara Robb
3 YEAR OLDS T/TH ROOM 26, M/F ROOM 14
Sara first started teaching at 4CCN in 2022 as a substitute teacher. She loved being in the classrooms at 4CCN so much that she officially joined as an assistant teacher in 2023. Sara was born in Washington, D.C. and has lived in the area ever since. She earned a BA in International Studies from American University and an MBA from the University of Maryland. She has worked in a variety of industries focusing on customer service and program management. She first started working on youth development as an Assistant Skating Director and girls ice hockey coach. Sara is proficient in French and loves learning other languages. She's a lifelong Washington Capitals fan and avid baker. She lives in Silver Spring with her husband, two children, two cats, and countless pond fish.
Please note: 4CCN staff members are given days off for personal or sick leave. In their absence, a substitute is called as replacement. Substitutes are either former 4CCN staff or past/current parents/caretakers of 4CCN children.