owners
Cindy Ciocco
Hello, my name is Cindy Ciocco. My husband, Tom, and I are the VERY PROUD owners of InQuiring Minds Learning Center. We have two wonderful children; Marina is 20 and Tommy is 18. They both attended InQuiring Minds as infants and young children and I’m so proud of their accomplishments and the SMART START they received from the program. In January of 2003, my dream of owning a high-quality early learning center became a reality. We are extremely proud of our staff (many of whom have been with us since our inception). I have dedicated my life and career to Early Childhood, Pre-School, and young children. I hold a Master’s Degree from Rutgers in Educational Leadership and have my New Jersey State Principal License for administration in schools. I also am a Nationally Certified Trauma Consultant/Supervisor. I have worked in this field for over 25 years and could not imagine doing anything else. Currently I work for the public school system and recently published my first book on trauma and young children. It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our program and consider it an honor to serve you and your children. Thank you for choosing InQuiring Minds!
Director
Ms. Shannon
Hello! My name is Ms. Shannon and I am the Director at InQuiring Minds! I am 26 years old & live locally in Berlin, NJ. I have been here for over five years and I love every minute! I am married to my amazing husband, Mark! I have a beautiful baby girl Maggie, two nephews, Carter and SJ, and one niece, Haylee. I attended Rutgers School of Business and graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. In the future, I hope to own my own learning center. My weekends I spend watching football, reading, and spending time with family and friends! My staff says I am the hardest person to find in the mornings, but I am always available to talk! The best part of my day is seeing the children’s happy & smiling faces!
pre-school teacher
Ms. Donna
Hello! My name is Ms. Donna! I am the teacher in the SunShine Room and working towards obtaining my CDA. I’ve been married to my husband, Chuck, and we have three daughters, Amber, Amanda & Tiffany, and four grandchildren. I enjoy puzzles, bingo, long walks, gardening, and spending time with my grandkids! I am blessed to be able to work in a center where everyone is treated like family! Seeing the children’s smiling faces and knowing I make a difference in their life is my passion! I am available any time if you have questions! Please do not hesitate to ask!
SACC Manager and Summer Camp Director
Ms. Arielle
Hello, Parents and Students of InQuiring Minds! My name is Ms. Arielle & I am the SACC Manager and Summer Camp Director! I learn so much each day from all my students – it’s amazing what their minds can create! In my free time, I enjoy performing in musicals and plays, spending time with my friends and partner, playing with my cats, and traveling to new places! I moonlight as a music teacher! Growing up I always wanted to be a teacher and performer – so my dreams did come true! My favorite food, hands down, is pizza! Fun fact about me! I have 20 tattoos – and a bunch of them are puns/dad jokes! I enjoy driving Ms. Shannon crazy by leaving the CAPS Lock on the computer; working here with amazing humans with great senses of humor makes my days fly by! My favorite thing is creating connections with each student. I try to make their time here memorable and enjoyable! Looking forward to all our new adventures!
