Contact Us

Pittsford United Nursery School
123 South Main Street, 
Pittsford, NY 14534
(585) 381-8430
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Our Teachers

Kathy Frame, Education Director, Group I Teacher and Half-Pints Co-Teacher
        • Education Director since July 2005
        • Group I Teacher since September 2002
        • Half-Pints Teacher since September 2007
        • Trustee Emeritus, The Harley School 
        • 2003 Graduate of the Visual and Applied Arts Program at Sunbridge College 
        • Substitute Teacher at Christ Clarion Community Preschool Jan.-Jun. 2002
        • '78 Graduate with a Master of Arts in Teaching from Northwestern University
        • 3rd grade teacher, William Bryant Elementary, Chicago, IL 1977-1978 School Year
        • '77 Graduate with a BS in Psychology and a Minor in Elementary Education from St. Lawrence University 
        • Certified in CPR and First Aid
        • Married to Scott, four children; Michael, Ryan, Caitlin and Connor

Eileen Corletta, Group II Co-Teacher, Group I Teacher Assistant, June Bugs Teacher Assistant
        • Group II Teacher since September 2005
        • Group II Teacher Assistant '03*'05,'10-'11
        • Group I Teacher Assistant since 9/08
        • June Bugs Teacher Assistant 6/10
        • Worked at Twelve Corners Daycare Center as a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher and in a three year old classroom setting.
        • Worked as a Teacher Assistant in a Tampa based Nursery School.
        • Graduated from MCC with a degree in Human Services.
        • Attended University of South Florida, majoring in Elementary Education.
        • Active at Park Road Elementary School: Art Ambassador, Science Action Leader, Room Rep, many hours of volunteering
        • Girl Scout Leader 1993-1998
        • Parent Advisor for Pittsford Golden Lions Cheerleading (8-10 yr olds) '00-'05
        • Certified in CPR and First Aid
        • Married to Dave, three children; Lindsey, Jason and Carley

Pati Martin, Group III Teacher
  • 2007-08 Group IV Teacher Assistant
  • 1997-2001 Group II Teacher Assistant 
  • 1992-96 Parent, Board Member. Registrar & Co-Chair for PUNS
  • 1995-97 Instructor for the PUNS Gym/Swim program at the YMCA
  • Bachelor of Science in Business from the State University College at Buffalo
  • Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED
  • Married to Bill, two children; Jennifer and Megan (PUNS Alumni)

Fran Barnes
, Group II Co-Teacher
        • Group II Teacher beginning September 2010
        • Group IV Teacher 9/07-6/10
        • Certified in CPR and First Aid
        • Taught fourth grade in Rush-Henrietta 1994-2000
        • Taught first grade in Rush-Henrietta 1993-1994
        • 1993 Graduate of Nazareth College with an MS in Special Education
        • 1991 Graduate of Oswego State College with a BS in Elementary Education 
        • Worked as a teacher at the Wegmans Child Development Center with three and four year olds
        • Holds NYS permanent teacher certification in Elementary and Special Education
        • Served on the board of the Greater Rochester Mother of Twins Club
        • Active in the Thornell Road PTSA & as a classroom volunteer
        • Married to Jason, three children; Eli, Zachary and Zoe

Dawn Jones, 
Half-Pints Co-Teacher, Group III Teacher Assistant, Book Worms Teacher, Young Discoverers Teacher, June Bugs Program Director/Teacher
        • Holds NYS permanent teacher certification in Elementary Education
        • Half-Pints Teacher since 9/08
        • Bookworms Teacher since 9/07
        • Group III Teacher Assistant since 9/06
        • June Bugs Program Director/Teacher 6/10
        • PUNS IV Teacher beginning 9/10 
        • Lead Preschool Teacher, KinderClub Wrap Teacher, Co-Director After School Program, YMCA Sanford, Maine, 1996-1999
        • Head Counselor, YMCA Summer Kids Camp, Sanford, Maine, 1997-1998
        • Substitute Teacher, Fabius-Pompey Central Schools, Fabius, NY, 1995-1996
        • M.S.Ed. in Elementary Education, N-6, reading concentration, SUNY College at Cortland, 1995
        • B.S. in Elementary Education, N-6, SUNY College at Cortland, 1993
        • A.A. in Elementary Education, N-6, Sage Junior College of Albany, 1991
        • Pittsford PTSA member, volunteer, & room representative
        • Pittsford Cub Scout Pack 171, Troop 336 volunteer
        • Certified in CPR and First Aid
        • Married to Spence, two children; Spencer and Abby (both PUNS alumni)

Teacher Assistant Profiles
Sue Reeder
, Bookworms Teacher Assistant, Young Discoverers Teacher Assistant

          • Bookworms Teacher Assistant beginning 9/2011
          • Young Discoverers Teacher Assistant beginning 9/2011
          • 1986 Graduate of St. Lawrence University, B.A. Writing
          • Assistant Director of Faith Formation, St. Louis Church
          • Active in the Mendon Center PTSA; Room Parent, Art Ambassador Chair, Classroom Volunteer, Science Action Volunteer
          • Member, K-5 Enrollment Study Committee, Pittsford Central School District
          • Board Member, Hemophilia Foundation of Upstate NY
          • Certified in CPR, First Aid and AED 9/2011
          • Married to Tim, two children; Sam and Catherine (PUNS Alumni)

Kim Ambrose, Bookworms Teacher Assistant, Young Discoverers Teacher Assistant, June Bugs Teacher Assistant
          • Bookworms Teacher Assistant beginning 9/2011
          • Young Discoverers Teacher Assistant beginning 9/2011
          • June Bugs Teacher Assistant beginning 6/2011
          • NYS Initial Teacher Certification 5/2009
          • 1991 Graduate of Wittenburg University, B.A. in East Asian Studies
          • 2009 Graduate of Nazareth College, M.S. in Inclusive Childhood Education
          • Graduate Field Work Grades 2-6
          • Student Teaching Grades 2, 5, 6
          • Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout Leader
          • Rush-Henrietta Schools, Classroom Volunteer
          • Rochester City Schools, Classroom Volunteer
          • Pinnacle Lutheran School, Kindergarten Lunch Aid
          • Certified in CRP, First Aid and AED 9/2011
          • Three Children; Paul, Colin, Tyler