Our Team
Sarah Koh
Sarah joined the Cocoons staff as the Director of Finance and Admissions in 2006 and as preschool teacher in 2012. In 2019 she became the Director.
Sarah earned her bachelor's degree from Colby College with a concentration in Mathematics with a minor in Education. Before joining Cocoons she was a public accountant in Portland for 5 years, as well as, an accounting manager at Pierce Promotions for several years. During her tenure at Cocoons she has completed hundreds of hours in Early Childhood education. She spends her free time chasing around her two boys with her husband and enjoying the Maine outdoors.
Corrie Bernatchez
We are so excited for you to meet Miss Corrie Bernatchez. Corrie earned her Bachelors degree in Psychology Child and Adolescent Development from Southern New Hampshire University and has been teaching since 2017. In her free time she enjoys hiking in the Maine woods and running her ice cream cart traveling around Maine.
caitlin wolff
We were thrilled to welcome Miss Caitlin as a member of the Cocoons staff. Miss Caitlin started her college career at Merrimack College before covid hit and is working towards finishing her degree at Southern Maine Community College. She loves helping foster a love for the outdoors and learning. She spends her free time coaching track at the Kennebunk High School. She loves animals, outdoor exploration, and gardening-which she makes integral parts of the toddler curriculum.
ANNA STOWELL
Anna is a teacher in the Birch Room. Anna is a graduate of the University of New England with her masters in Education. Anna is an avid lacrosse player, coach at UNE and outdoor enthusiast. Her personality and energy are infectious!
Shannon Dant
Shannon teaches in the Cedar Room. Miss Shannon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Elementary Education from the University of New Hampshire. She loves exploring the Maine woods, learning alongside children, and building meaningful connections with families. In addition to her experience substitute teaching and volunteering at Consolidated School, she brings the invaluable perspective of being a mom herself.
Sandy Nadeau
Sandy Nadeau has had more than 50 years of Early Childhood teaching experience. She operated her own highly successful Children's Center for more than 15 years in New York before relocating to Kennebunk in 1999. She worked as a professor and as the director of the University of New England Campus School before founding Cocoons in September of 2001.
Sandy graduated from the University of Maine in Orono as an All Maine Woman and earned her Masters of Early Childhood Education from the State University of New York. Sandy has been happily married to Ed Nadeau of Kennebunk for over 50 years and has three successful grown children and six grandchildren. She retired in 2019 but stays on as a day to day consultant.
Kelsey Apovian
Miss Kelsey is a teacher in our Willow Room. Kelsey is graduate from University of Maine Orono with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Development. Kelsey loves spending time with her family and traveling and discovering new places. You might even see her on the Sunday River slopes.
Tess gosselin
We can't wait for you to meet Miss Tess. She is a member of the Willow Room team. Miss Tess earned a a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Plymouth State University and several years of experience working with young children. She has a true love for outdoor learning and fostering curiosity through nature-based play. Her warm, calm presence and enthusiasm for early childhood education make her a wonderful addition to our team.. You are all just going to love her!
AMy Wolff
Amy is a teacher in the Cedar Room! Miss Amy comes to us with over 20 years of Montessori teaching experience and holds a prestigious Preschool Montessori Teaching Diploma. When she is not spending time with her two daughters and husband or gardening in her organic garden, she runs Wolff Farm & Lobster with her family.
Sophia Corbett
Miss Sophie is a teacher in the Willow Room! Sophie joins us with experience in early childhood education. She is working on her degree from Southern Maine Community College. Of course, she is also an animal lover and a lover of the outdoors!
Katie terwilliger-smith
Miss Katie is our Art Teacher. Miss Katie earned her bachelor's degree in fine art from UMass Dartmouth. She is a mom to two amazing kids, an accomplished artist and an outdoor adventurer. She loves to go camping and exploring with her family.
Sophia ewy
Miss Sophia will be joining the aftercare team. Sophia is working towards a degree from the University of New England and is an avid lover of animals and the outdoors. She is an alumni of Cocoons!