Ms. Suzanne
Owner/Director
Collaborative Teacher, Atelierista
Mulberry House is the realized dream of Bushwick mom and educator, Suzanne Cotton. Originally from the Midwest, Suzanne moved to New York City nearly 20 years ago to pursue a master's degree at Manhattan School of Music. In the years that followed, Suzanne met her husband and completed another master's degree in early childhood education. Before having children of her own, Suzanne worked as a lead teacher, curriculum developer, and summer program director for an Upper East Side preschool. Suzanne founded and led Little Bird Music (a multi-sensory infant and toddler music class in Bushwick) until the birth of her third child. Prior to opening Mulberry House, Suzanne furthered her studies in the Reggio Emilia Approach in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Suzanne currently runs Mulberry House and teaches five days a week. She is passionate about nurturing families in community and strongly values the unique joy and wonder of early childhood.
Ms. Lucy
Collaborative Teacher, Atelierista
Lucy is an artist and educator living in Bushwick. Before joining the Mulberry House team, Lucy taught infants and toddlers at Ekford Street Studio, was on staff at Camp Unirondack in upstate New York, and served as a literacy/conversation teacher at Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees. Lucy holds a Master’s Degree in Art Education from Pratt Institute and a BA in Liberal Studies from The New School. While at Pratt, Lucy wrote her thesis on play and choice-based art education with a strong focus on the Reggio Emilia Approach. Lucy has incredible passion and enthusiasm for children, art, and her community.
Ms. Veronica
Bilingual Collaborative Teacher
Veronica is a bilingual educator and a scholar with wealth of classroom and private care experience. Prior to Mulberry House, Veronica taught in a play-based classroom for children ages 2-4 and continues to nanny privately. She is currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus in Mathematics at Queens College. Veronica is fluent in English and Spanish and enriches our program by offering both languages to our children. Veronica brings her warm, calm, consistent, and nurturing presence to Mulberry House each day.
Ms. Aislinn
Bilingual Collaborative Teacher
Aislinn (pronounced "Ace-Lynn"), is an educator and private caregiver living in Bushwick. Originally from Florida, Aislinn's most recent teaching role was in a Spanish immersion 2s classroom in a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool. In addition to her teaching role, Aislinn directed the school's bilingual after-school program, where she oversaw the education of children ages 1-5. Aislinn holds a degree in Exceptional Student Education w/ ESOL. Aislinn is passionate about play, early childhood research, and bilingual education.