"It takes a village to raise a child."
ancient African proverb
...where school, family and community come together to enrich, engage and nurture children in an intentionally small, child-empowered learning environment.
Meet Our Village
...the teachers, volunteers and community members who are dedicated to providing a safe, warm and enriched learning environment for your child.
Director/Lead Teacher
Christine Carasso
Christine, founder and director of The Village Microschool, is a highly qualified educator with three NJ Standard Teaching Certificates and a specialization in Literacy. A Rowan University honors graduate, she is trained in Orton-Gillingham methods and has over 13 years of experience as a primary elementary teacher and interventionist. Known for her calm, caringapproach, Christine envisioned a small, nurturing school that honors each child’s natural development and prioritizes social-emotional well-being. She is dedicated to fostering strong connections and creating a safe, engaging environment where children are empowered to lead their own learning.
Assistant Teacher/Volunteer
Laura Carasso
With 25 years of teaching experience from preschool to fourth grade, Laura brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to The Village Microschool. A former Reading Recovery teacher specializing in individualized literacy instruction, she is passionate about tailoring learning to each child’s needs. Laura has volunteered extensively in schools, youth programs, and community organizations for over 40 years. Now retired, she is honored to support her daughter-in-law Christine’s vision, contributing her skills and love for children to enrich the learning experience for our students.
Village Volunteers
Support Personnel
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Marie Olesinski
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Samuel Carasso
Are you a local community member who is interested in sharing your skills or expertise with our village?
Experiences we plan to deliver to our students include, but are not limited to:
Visual Arts, Theater Arts, Music, Gardening, Crafting, Yoga, Creative Movement, S.T.E.A.M Activities, Science, Culture, Foreign Language, Athletics, etc.
If you are interested, please click here and complete our Contact Form.
Community Contributors