Our Teachers
Mrs. Danielle Hoddinott
Director and Head Teacher of 5's Program
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. Nerissa Casanova
Assistant Teacher 5's Program & Registrar
Assistant Teacher 5's Program & Registrar
Mrs. Vicki Babineau
Head Teacher 3's & 4's Classroom & Publicity/Media Coordinator
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
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. Carrie Hurlburt
3's & 4's Teacher's Aide
3's & 4's Teacher's Aide

INFORMATION ON MRS. HURLBURT COMING SOON!
Mrs. Hurlburt is our Teacher’s Aide for the 3 & 4 year old classes.
Mrs. Hurlburt is our Teacher’s Aide for the 3 & 4 year old classes.
Orange Community Nursery School
525 Orange Center Road
Orange, CT 06477
203-795-3869