Our Teachers

Mrs. Danielle Hoddinott
Director and Head Teacher of 5's Program

Mrs. Hoddinott is currently our Head Teacher for the 5's Kindergarten Readiness Program and our Director. She holds a Bachelor's in English and Communications and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Hoddinott also holds a 6th Year Certificate in Administration. She taught fourth and fifth grade for many years before taking time off to have her children.

Mrs. Hoddinott returned to public school as an Instructional Tutor for a short time before joining the OCNS family. Additionally, she is an experienced and trusted tutor for children and teenagers enhancing their reading, writing and math skills. Getting to know OCNS families and spending time with her class are two of the things Mrs. Hoddinott enjoys most about teaching. In her spare time Mrs. Hoddinott loves to read, cook and spend time with her family and friends. She resides in Woodbridge with her husband, Charlie, her son, Charlie Jr., daughter, Emily and their fun-loving pup, Oreo!

Mrs. Susan Baldino
Assistant Teacher 5's Program & Registrar

Mrs. Baldino is our assistant teacher for the 5's Kindergarten Readiness Program working closely with Mrs. Hoddinott to implement curriculum. She also serves as the OCNS Registrar. Mrs. Baldino holds a Bachelor's Degree in both Early Childhood Education and Psychology. Additionally, she holds a Master's Degree in Reading. Mrs. Baldino taught Kindergarten for 10 years.
In her last 3 years before coming to OCNS, she was a Reading Specialist and worked primarily with grades Pre-K through 2nd. Mrs. Baldino enjoys traveling, being outdoors, shopping, reading, and teaching young children. She adores animals and loves spending time with family and friends. She resides in North Haven with her husband Rich, daughters Saydee and Sienna, and their cat named Pinot.

Mrs. Vicki Babineau
Head Teacher 3's & 4's Classroom & Publicity/Media Coordinator

Mrs. Babineau is currently the Head Teacher in our 3's and 4's classroom. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Mrs. Babineau taught kindergarten and 1st grade for 15 years before taking time off to raise her 3 children.
She has also taught preschool for the past 4 years before joining the staff at OCNS. In her free time Mrs. Babineau enjoys shopping, reading, walking and traveling with family and friends. She resides in Seymour with her husband Mark, son, Jack, twins, Ryan and Karli and their dog Lulu.

Mrs. Alison Pitts
3's & 4's Assistant Teacher & Health Coordinator

Mrs. Pitts holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's Degree in Reading. She taught first grade for 8 years before taking time off to raise her 2 children.
She enjoys traveling, being outdoors, reading and volunteering at her childrens' school. She loves to spend time with her family and friends. She lives in Milford with her husband, Tim, her daughter, Elise, and her son, Eric.

Mrs. Tanya Kogan
3's & 4's Teacher's Aide

Mrs. Kogan is our Teacher’s Aide for the 3 & 4 year old classes. She holds a bachelors degree in Economics and worked as a staff accountant before taking time off to raise her family. While taking care of her two children Mrs. Kogan became passionate about early childhood education.

In her free time Mrs. Kogan likes to travel, go hiking, skiing, reading and taking long walks on the beach. She also enjoys volunteering at her children's school. Mrs. Kogan lives in Orange with her husband Konstantin, son Daniel and daughter Elizabeth.

Orange Community Nursery School
525 Orange Center Road
Orange, CT 06477
203-795-3869