AnnMarie Regan, Lead Teacher
AnnMarie Regan, mother of Mikayla and teacher of 25 years is certified in Nursery through 6th grade,with a MS in Literacy Education K-12 and an English major as well. AnnMarie has taught both Kindergarten and Pre-School. For several years she worked at a Nursery School preparing the children for kindergarten. They worked on letter, number, shape, and color recognition. Children also developed both gross and fine motor skills during movement and writing activities. Children left AnnMarie’s classroom confident with their academic and social skills for kindergarten. AnnMarie has also taught kindergarten preparing children for first grade using a balanced literacy approach which included phonemic awareness and whole language. Children learned how to add and subtract with numeric awareness by using manipulatives.
AnnMarie has received many compliments from local districts on how well prepared her students have been to forge ahead in their elementary years with great success. Young children are the light of our future and it is a wonderful experience being part of The Green School to help bring that forward in our students in such a warm, hands on experiential way. Your child will learn gentleness through caring for and playing with our animals. Each child will gain respect for the world around them in a loving warm farm atmosphere. It is such a pleasure to be a part of The Green School and its philosophy.
A strong piece of who we are is linking our programs to charity. All along we have been active in giving back and participating in our community. In 2005, our own charity, Mari’s Children was founded. Today, it continues to grow and help children around the world.
AnnMarie Regan, mother of Mikayla and teacher of 25 years is certified in Nursery through 6th grade,with a MS in Literacy Education K-12 and an English major as well. AnnMarie has taught both Kindergarten and Pre-School. For several years she worked at a Nursery School preparing the children for kindergarten. They worked on letter, number, shape, and color recognition. Children also developed both gross and fine motor skills during movement and writing activities. Children left AnnMarie’s classroom confident with their academic and social skills for kindergarten. AnnMarie has also taught kindergarten preparing children for first grade using a balanced literacy approach which included phonemic awareness and whole language. Children learned how to add and subtract with numeric awareness by using manipulatives.
AnnMarie has received many compliments from local districts on how well prepared her students have been to forge ahead in their elementary years with great success. Young children are the light of our future and it is a wonderful experience being part of The Green School to help bring that forward in our students in such a warm, hands on experiential way. Your child will learn gentleness through caring for and playing with our animals. Each child will gain respect for the world around them in a loving warm farm atmosphere. It is such a pleasure to be a part of The Green School and its philosophy.
A strong piece of who we are is linking our programs to charity. All along we have been active in giving back and participating in our community. In 2005, our own charity, Mari’s Children was founded. Today, it continues to grow and help children around the world.
Lesley Gold, Kindergarten Teacher
My name is Lesley Gold and I’m looking forward to creating and teaching an incredible and unique Kindergarten program at The Green School.
Through my years of experience, I’ve seen that children learn best in a supportive, nurturing and positive environment.
I enjoyed teaching Pre-K at The Green School for four years before having my son. My son, Grayson, is now 6 and is thriving, especially in school.
During our free time we love to spend time outdoors and stay active.
During the warmer months we spend a lot of time at the beach, biking and kayaking.
In the colder weather we like to ice skate, ski and go on hikes.
My name is Lesley Gold and I’m looking forward to creating and teaching an incredible and unique Kindergarten program at The Green School.
Through my years of experience, I’ve seen that children learn best in a supportive, nurturing and positive environment.
I enjoyed teaching Pre-K at The Green School for four years before having my son. My son, Grayson, is now 6 and is thriving, especially in school.
During our free time we love to spend time outdoors and stay active.
During the warmer months we spend a lot of time at the beach, biking and kayaking.
In the colder weather we like to ice skate, ski and go on hikes.
Natalie Conroy - Director
My name is Natalie Conroy and I have been in education for over 10 years, with a background in business administration. I have my undergraduate degree in child study from St. Joseph’s College and earned my graduate degree in Literacy from Long Island University. I started my career in education as a Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten teacher for 6 years. I have experience in Elementary ages as well as High School. My experience includes classroom experience in a variety of different school settings including public schools, charter schools and private community schools. In addition, I have taught students in a on-one-on setting. I also spent a year as a director for a before and after school program and at an International preschool in Manhattan.
I hold a teaching certificates in early childhood as well as upper Elementary. I enjoy taking workshops and professional development to keep myself current. The world of childcare and education is constantly evolving, and I am always learning something new! Aside from an educator, I am a mother of four beautiful teenagers! Some interests of mine include running, biking, cooking, baking, crocheting and I am an avid reader!
My name is Natalie Conroy and I have been in education for over 10 years, with a background in business administration. I have my undergraduate degree in child study from St. Joseph’s College and earned my graduate degree in Literacy from Long Island University. I started my career in education as a Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten teacher for 6 years. I have experience in Elementary ages as well as High School. My experience includes classroom experience in a variety of different school settings including public schools, charter schools and private community schools. In addition, I have taught students in a on-one-on setting. I also spent a year as a director for a before and after school program and at an International preschool in Manhattan.
I hold a teaching certificates in early childhood as well as upper Elementary. I enjoy taking workshops and professional development to keep myself current. The world of childcare and education is constantly evolving, and I am always learning something new! Aside from an educator, I am a mother of four beautiful teenagers! Some interests of mine include running, biking, cooking, baking, crocheting and I am an avid reader!
Julia Malmsten - Riding Instructor/Marketing & Event Coordinator
My name is Julia Malmsten, I'm 23 years old and from Gothenburg, Sweden. I came to New York 4 years ago to explore a new place and I have stayed since! I am a senior working on my Bachelor's Degree in Marketing & Communications. I have spent time at The Green School since day one in New York four years ago and I have loved every second of it! When I am not studying or spending time on the farm I love traveling. Every year I go to Cape Town, South Africa where I run a non-profit organization supporting an orphanage with school tuition. I also love surfing and therefore, I travel to Costa Rica every year which I call is the surf-paradise! With the owner and founder of The Green School being Swedish and the school is partially inspired by the country, it has always felt like home being there!
My name is Julia Malmsten, I'm 23 years old and from Gothenburg, Sweden. I came to New York 4 years ago to explore a new place and I have stayed since! I am a senior working on my Bachelor's Degree in Marketing & Communications. I have spent time at The Green School since day one in New York four years ago and I have loved every second of it! When I am not studying or spending time on the farm I love traveling. Every year I go to Cape Town, South Africa where I run a non-profit organization supporting an orphanage with school tuition. I also love surfing and therefore, I travel to Costa Rica every year which I call is the surf-paradise! With the owner and founder of The Green School being Swedish and the school is partially inspired by the country, it has always felt like home being there!
Renee Amorosi - Animal Educator
Hi my name is Renee Amorosi
Aka Miss Renee which in truth melts my heart!
I grew up in the Hamptons & lived on my families farm
One very much like The Green School.
The property in which I grew up encompass all my favorite memories!
My animals were the foundation of my youth.
I learned compassion and empathy thru them.
I learned what it meant to be responsible, dependable & the great importance of showing up.
All these lessons shaped the human I would grow up to be, but by far the greatest gift & lesson I learned from my animals on that little farm was to LOVE… Love unconditionally!
My method of teaching comes from this place.
When I am on the farm working with the animals & my students I’m totally in my element. Thru the eyes of my students, your children I find my way back to my best memories & my child heart everyday! What an absolute blessing
Outside of The Green School my life is not very much different.
I spend a lot of time walking dogs, including my own.
Spending as much time as possible with my family, friends & loved ones as well as a great deal of volunteer work for animal welfare rescue & raising money for children & animals in impoverished communities
Hi my name is Renee Amorosi
Aka Miss Renee which in truth melts my heart!
I grew up in the Hamptons & lived on my families farm
One very much like The Green School.
The property in which I grew up encompass all my favorite memories!
My animals were the foundation of my youth.
I learned compassion and empathy thru them.
I learned what it meant to be responsible, dependable & the great importance of showing up.
All these lessons shaped the human I would grow up to be, but by far the greatest gift & lesson I learned from my animals on that little farm was to LOVE… Love unconditionally!
My method of teaching comes from this place.
When I am on the farm working with the animals & my students I’m totally in my element. Thru the eyes of my students, your children I find my way back to my best memories & my child heart everyday! What an absolute blessing
Outside of The Green School my life is not very much different.
I spend a lot of time walking dogs, including my own.
Spending as much time as possible with my family, friends & loved ones as well as a great deal of volunteer work for animal welfare rescue & raising money for children & animals in impoverished communities
Megan Elizabeth - Assistant Teacher
Hi, my name is Megan Cunningham I am 27 years old.
I am extremely excited to join The Green School team as an assistant teacher. I have been a preschool Teacher Assistant for 7 years and the first time I stepped into a classroom I knew, in that moment, I could not picture my career taking me anywhere else then alongside children. Being afforded the opportunity to watch and be a part of my students’ growth and accomplishments has been so rewarding. However, I am most humbled by how much my students have taught me through the years and what growth they have spawned in me.
As the walls of the classroom are less defined in environmental educational learning, we will interact with nature and the world around us while developing and further refining skills, wellness, and awareness. I am hopeful each of my student’s days are effortlessly and enthusiastically filled with learning, laughter, and memories. I am looking forward to working with and learning alongside your children in our community!
Hi, my name is Megan Cunningham I am 27 years old.
I am extremely excited to join The Green School team as an assistant teacher. I have been a preschool Teacher Assistant for 7 years and the first time I stepped into a classroom I knew, in that moment, I could not picture my career taking me anywhere else then alongside children. Being afforded the opportunity to watch and be a part of my students’ growth and accomplishments has been so rewarding. However, I am most humbled by how much my students have taught me through the years and what growth they have spawned in me.
As the walls of the classroom are less defined in environmental educational learning, we will interact with nature and the world around us while developing and further refining skills, wellness, and awareness. I am hopeful each of my student’s days are effortlessly and enthusiastically filled with learning, laughter, and memories. I am looking forward to working with and learning alongside your children in our community!
Stephanie Yanes - Art Coordinator
My name is Stephanie Yanes and I am the Art Coordinator at The Green School! Working with children has always been a huge passion of mine. To be able to give children the opportunity to self express themselves in their art work and see where their creativity takes them is a huge blessing!
I have been around children my whole life. I come from a huge family hence working with children and helping them has always been a huge part of who I am today. I am born and raised in East Hampton and graduated from Stony brook University with a degree in Psychology/Biology. Soon after graduating, The Green School became my new home in which has given me ample of opportunities to help the children that come here become more in tuned with the environment, our animals and more importantly with themselves.
I love being able to share my love for art and teaching the children, seeing their smiles is what truly makes all the hard work worth it. The Green School allows children to tune into their emotions and understandings of what it means to heal the environment and themselves with the art we do, to the science we incorporate and the teachings we implement. A big part of why The Green School is not just a school but a place where creativity thrives and individuality is born.
My name is Stephanie Yanes and I am the Art Coordinator at The Green School! Working with children has always been a huge passion of mine. To be able to give children the opportunity to self express themselves in their art work and see where their creativity takes them is a huge blessing!
I have been around children my whole life. I come from a huge family hence working with children and helping them has always been a huge part of who I am today. I am born and raised in East Hampton and graduated from Stony brook University with a degree in Psychology/Biology. Soon after graduating, The Green School became my new home in which has given me ample of opportunities to help the children that come here become more in tuned with the environment, our animals and more importantly with themselves.
I love being able to share my love for art and teaching the children, seeing their smiles is what truly makes all the hard work worth it. The Green School allows children to tune into their emotions and understandings of what it means to heal the environment and themselves with the art we do, to the science we incorporate and the teachings we implement. A big part of why The Green School is not just a school but a place where creativity thrives and individuality is born.
Phone: 631-237-1148 | Mailing Address: PO Box 457 Sagaponack, NY 11962 | Email: info@The-Green-School.org