Susie Ostermeyer, Director
Susie has been a part of 4 Corners Community Nursery since 1995. She has been a parent, substitute, assistant teacher, lead teacher and since 2005, Director.
Susie graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in Textile Marketing and is certified through Montgomery Child Care Association for early childhood education. Her career began in the textile industry and after her children were born made a career change to work with children.
Susie lives in Silver Spring with her husband. She has two grown children and a grand-puppy.
““There is nothing more rewarding than watching and guiding children grow. Creating lasting relationships with children and their families and 4CCN staff creates an environment like no other.””
SARAH JACOBS
3 YEAR OLDS mWF rOOM 14, 2 YEAR OLDS T/TH ROOM 25
Sarah Jacobs is a new teacher to 4CCN. Her son is enrolled at 4CCN.
Carla Temenak
4 Year Olds M-F Room 19
After nearly 17 years with at least one preschool child in the home, Carla has decided she would miss it too much. So the only option is to begin working at her favorite nursery school, 4CCN! After getting a BS in Child and Family Development from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, she taught for about nine years both in private preschools and public elementary schools. Since her kids were born, she has been mostly a stay-at-home mom with a little substituting and directing the children’s program at her church. Carla is a California girl but has lived happily in Maryland for over 16 years with her husband and 5 children. She enjoys traveling, vegetable gardening and long walks in the woods or around her neighborhood.
Kathleen Ficco
4 Year Olds m-f Room 12
Mrs. Ficco has worked at 4 Corners Community Nursery School since 2000. She has worked as an assistant in the two-year-old program and currently working with the 4 year olds. Mrs. Ficco also co-teaches in 4CCN's optional science program for four-year-old students. Prior to coming to 4CCN she was an active volunteer in her daughters' elementary school classrooms and a co-operative parent during her daughters’ preschool years. Before her daughters, Ms. Ficco worked as an RN after receiving her degree from the University Of Maryland School Of Nursing. Mrs. Ficco lives in Silver Spring with her husband and is the mother of two daughters and two grandchildren. In her free time she enjoys baking, step aerobics, Zumba classes as well as spending time with her family.
Rachael Wetter
3 Year Olds M-F Room 26
Rachael began her career at 4 Corners Community Nursery in 2021, however her career to care and enrichment of small children began in 2011. Rachael was born in Kenya and grew up there. Since moving to the USA, Rachael has devoted herself to the care industry both as a nurses assistant as well as childhood development. She has earned her 90 hour Early childhood Education Certificate and is eager to dedicate herself fully to early childhood education. Rachel is fluent in French and lives in Silver Spring with her husband, two children, and 2 feisty felines.
Katie Keach
3 Year Olds MWF Room 14
Katie Keach has been a part of the 4CCN community, recently, since 2021 when her daughter, Brighton began school, however, she is also a graduate of 4CCN (when it was in its old location.) Katie has worked as a substitute at 4CCN & you may have seen her around the building as a snack prep volunteer. Katie has worked with young children for most of her life as a big sister, babysitter, nanny, Pre-K & Kindergarten assistant, First Grade lead teacher, & most recently stay at home parent. She graduated from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in English & a minor in Psychology, with some education classes, as well. Katie is a Silver Spring native & still lives here with her husband, 2 school aged children, dog, & multiple fish & hermit crabs. She is a voracious reader & also enjoys spending time outdoors (especially at the beach & on the Chesapeake Bay,) listening to live music, trying out new restaurants, cooking, yoga, cheering for the Washington Commanders, and watching her children play sports.
Allison Nadelhaft
4 Year Olds mwf Room 15
Allison Nadelhaft has been part of the 4CCN community since 2011 as a parent, substitute teacher and an assistant teacher. Mrs. Nadelhaft has a Bachelors and Masters in Public Communication from American University and has completed the 90 hour course in Early Childhood Development and Curriculum. After years working for non-profits and being a stay at home mom, she is excited to help your children play, grow and learn in such a warm environment. She feels there is something special about preparing children for elementary school and looks forward to teaching and caring for your children. Mrs. Nadelhaft lives in Silver Spring with her husband and two sons. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with family and friends.
Amelia Temenak
2 Year Olds T/TH Room 25
Amelia Temenak is the first 4 Corners alumnus to come back as a teacher! She has always loved helping children learn, and is currently taking classes at Howard Community College for a degree in Early Childhood Development. She has fond memories of going to 4CCN as a child, and is excited to work with the two year old class (one of her favorite ages.) In her free time she enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and anything that helps her expand her creativity.
Kate Spigler
4 Year Olds mwf Room 15
Mrs. Spigler has been involved with 4CCN for several years as a parent, substitute, and now a teacher. She graduated from Elon University with a major in Human Services, and worked in the non-profit field before deciding to stay home with her two children. Mrs. Spigler is excited to get back to work and to enrich the lives of children. Mrs. Spigler lives in Silver Spring with her husband and two young children. In her free time she enjoys theater, running, cooking, spending time with friends and family and rooting for the Red Sox and the Washington Capitals!
bUFFY sTUTZ
2 year olds mWf Room 25
Mrs. Stutz joined 4CCN in 2021 as a substitute. Prior to that she taught 2 and 3 yr olds at Good Shepherd Episcopal preschool for 10 years. She has a Bachelor degree in Social Work from Bethany College and has completed the 90 hour course in Early Childhood Development and Curriculum. She left her position as Director of Social Services at Greenbelt Nursing Home on order to stay home with her 4 children. She is very comfortable with all ages, 2 to 92! In her free time she enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with her family.
Ashley Campbell
2 Year olds MWF Room 25
Ashley has worked at 4 Corners Community Nursery since 2007. Prior to 4 Corners, Ashley worked at The Langley School in McLean, Va where she worked in the 3 year old program and the Kindergarten. Ashley received her Masters of Science in Education from Johns Hopkins University. Ashley is the mother of two college aged girls.
aLANA kRAVITZ
4 year olds M-F Room 12
Alana Kravitz joined the 4CCN community as a parent in 2018 and as an assistant in the 3 year old program in 2021. After studying American Literature and Creative Writing at NYU she relocated from her native NY to Silver Spring to grow her family. Alana is continuing her education by completing the 90 hour Early Childhood Development and Curriculum course and is excited to work in the classroom with young children, which is where she always hoped to find herself. Alana’s two young children enjoy swimming and ice skating, and she and her husband love to get in the pool and on the ice with them whenever they can.
Jodi siff
3 year olds M-F room 26
Jodi is thrilled to begin teaching at 4CCN in 2018 after substitute teaching in 2017-18. She received her Master’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Florida. She is excited to return to the classroom after staying home with her four children for many years. In the summer, she is the assistant director of a sleep away camp in Maine where she has the opportunity to work with children ranging in age from 7 to 16, along with their young adult counselors. In her free time she enjoys exercising, traveling, and watching her children play soccer and football.
Sara Robb
4 YEAR OLDS MWF ROOM 19
Sara first started teaching at 4CCN in 2022 as a substitute teacher. She loved being in the classrooms at 4CCN so much that she officially joined as an assistant teacher in 2023. Sara was born in Washington, D.C. and has lived in the area ever since. She earned a BA in International Studies from American University and an MBA from the University of Maryland. She has worked in a variety of industries focusing on customer service and program management. She first started working on youth development as an Assistant Skating Director and girls ice hockey coach. Sara is proficient in French and loves learning other languages. She's a lifelong Washington Capitals fan and avid baker. She lives in Silver Spring with her husband, two children, two cats, and countless pond fish.
Please note: 4CCN staff members are given days off for personal or sick leave. In their absence, a substitute is called as replacement. Substitutes are either former 4CCN staff or past/current parents/caretakers of 4CCN children.