Our Staff
Linda Parrett Langan
Center Director
Linda holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and a M.S. in Elementary Education from Southern Connecticut State University. She is an education consultant and advocate, dedicating her career to assisting families in recognizing and solving children's specific educational needs. She has volunteered in her community as PTO president and was a member of the Wallingford Board of Education. Linda resides in Wallingford with her husband and two daughters.
Melissa Coviello
Director of Education
Melissa holds a B.S. degree in Education with a concentration in English from Central Connecticut State University. Before coming to Sylan, Melissa enjoyed working with students and their families as a third grade teacher. Here at Sylvan, Melissa oversees all aspects of the center's educational operations. She closely monitors every student's individual educational plan and works with their teachers and families to ensure academic success.
Fred Borne
Head Teacher
B.S. Mathematics, Manchester College (IN);
Certification: CT, Mathematics
14 years teaching experience
Marion Calamita
Head Teacher
M.S. Reading, Southern Connecticut State University; B.S. Elementary Education, Southern Connecticut State University; Certified Teacher
Tricia Roberts
Head Teacher
B.A. Mathematics, Franklin & Marshall College; Certification, CT, Mathematics
4 years of teaching experience
Jamie Caligan
Instructor
Jamie has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Elmira College in NY. She is certified to teach grades 1-6 and Middle School English. Jamie taught 4th and 5th grade in Chicago, IL, before moving back to CT.
Melissa Caporossi
Instructor
Melissa has a B.S. and M.S. in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University. She is certified in CT for K through 12. Melissa has been teaching for four years.
Diane Coe
Instructor
B.S., Psychology, SCSU
Certification: CT Elementary Education K-6
4 years teaching experience
Bernadette Horowitz
Instructor
B.A., Home Economics/Secondary Education, Queens College, NY
MAT Education, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield CT
Certification: CT, Family and Consumer Science, PreK-12
14 years teaching experience
Diana Ianucci
Instructor
Diana has a B.S. in Elementary Education and a B.A. in Psychology from Southern Connecticut State Universtiy. She is certified in the state of Connecticut in grades 1 through 6. Diana has 6 years experience.
Deborah James
Instructor
Deborah has a M.S. in Elementary Education and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is certified in grades 1 though 6 and has 5 years experience.
Judith Kozaczuk
Instructor
B.F.A., UConn
M.S., Education SCSU
Certification: CT, Elementary Education, K-8
Debbie Martelly
Instructor
Debbie has a B.S. and a Masters of Education from Bridgewater State College. She is certified to teach grades k through 12 in CT and MA. Debbie has been teaching for 9 years.
Edwin Mason
Instructor
Ed has a B.A. in Mathematics from Pomona College in California. He has 6 years experience.
Karen Pascale
Instructor
B.S., Political Science, SCSU
M.S., Elementary Education, University of New Haven
Certification: CT, Initial Educator, Special Education Paraprofessional
1 year teaching experience
Lisa Porcelli
Instructor
Lisa has a B.A. in Mathematics from Quinnipiac University and she is currently working towards a Masters of Arts in teaching. Lisa is certified in CT for grades 4 through 8.
Hunter Smith
Instructor
Hunter has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a B.A. in Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and has 2 years experience
Najla Staggers
Instructor
Najla has a B.S. in Elementary Education from New York University and a M.A. in Reading and Writing Curriculum from Columbia Universtiy Teachers' College in New York. She is certified in grades K through 6 and has 5 years experience.
Lauren Thomas
Instructor
B.A., English Education, SCSU
Certification: CT, Initial Educator
2.5 years of teaching experience
Jeffrey Westcott
Instructor
Jeffrey has a B.A. in Political Science from the Universtiy of New Hampshire and a M.A. in Education and Sociology from the University of New Haven. He is Certified in grades K through 6 and has 5 years experience.
Paul Blasi
Educational Assistant
B.S., General Studies, Arizona State University
