Our Preschool Staff

SueEllen Kinser:

Mrs. Kinser is our music teacher. She has been an early childhood music instructor since 1994. Sue Ellen also has served as the Director of Operations in charge of hiring, scheduling, and facility management at the Bristow Montessori School from 2016-2018. She is a member of Greenwich Presbyterian Church, and she has a bachelor’s degree in Church Music from Shenandoah University.

Jill Smith:

Mrs. Smith teaches the 5 day classes for 4-year-olds at Greenwich Preschool. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Radford University and many years of experience as a volunteer in preschool and elementary school. Jill is TESOL certified and teaches English online to elementary age children. She and her husband have 3 children and are members of Greenwich Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Smith is an animal lover and shares her home with 2 dogs and 2 cats. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family and cheering on her kids at sporting events.

Cindy McCain:

Mrs. McCain has been teaching the 3-year-old classes at Greenwich Preschool since 2016. Before coming to Greenwich, she was a long-term substitute for Prince William County Schools. Cindy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She and her husband have 2 grown sons and a dog named Inga. Outside of preschool, Mrs. McCain enjoys repurposing old furniture, needlework, gardening, and altered paper crafting.

Maureen Skaja:

Mrs. Skaja is our preschool aide. Before coming to Greenwich Preschool she was a preschool assistant at Grace Children’s Learning Center in Manassas for 13 years. Maureen has an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Travel and Tourism from Northern Virginia Community College. She is a member of Holy Trinity Church. Maureen and her husband have a son and a daughter, and a dog named Dakota. In her time away from preschool, Mrs. Skaja enjoys car rides, going for hikes, and spending time with her family.

Greenwich Preschool staff must meet requirements set by the Virginia Department of Education including: CPR/First Aid training, annual physical, background checks, and child abuse and neglect training.