Ms. Suzanne (she/her)
Owner/Director
Mentoring Educator, Atelierista
Mulberry House is the realized dream of Brooklyn mom and educator, Suzanne Cotton. Originally from the Midwest, Suzanne moved to New York City over 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 three children of her own, Suzanne worked as a lead teacher, curriculum developer, and summer program director for a Manhattan preschool. Prior to opening Mulberry House, Suzanne furthered her studies in the Reggio Emilia Approach in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Suzanne currently teaches alongside her wonderful co-teachers five days a week, and documents the magic of Mulberry House on Instagram @mulberry_house_playschool. Suzanne’s online professional development courses and books have inspired early childhood educators around the globe. She is passionate about nurturing families in community and strongly values the unique joy and wonder of early childhood.
Ms. Sosi (she/her)
Bilingual Collaborative Teacher (Spanish), Atelierista, Extended Day
Sosi is an educator, designer, and writer passionate about building nourishing, curious environments for young children. She holds a BS in Social Impact Design and an MS in Learning Design from Stanford University, where she spent her days designing accessible preschool curriculum, writing short stories, and running an artist co-op house. She has taught across many contexts, including a bilingual Armenian/Spanish preschool in Buenos Aires, two home-based preschools, a laboratory school on the Stanford campus, and a subsidized preschool serving the East Palo Alto and Ravenswood communities. She is especially interested in uplifting the value of home-based preschools and creating community-based solutions to the early education crisis. In her free time, she enjoys hosting massive Armenian dinner parties, tidying and organizing, and writing poetry.
Ms. Sofia (she/her/they)
Collaborative Teacher, Atelierista, Extended Day
Sofia is a multidisciplinary artist and holds a BFA in Acting from Marymount Manhattan College (now Northeastern New York) with a minor in Drama Therapy. She has worked with ages spanning from 6 months to 10 years in theatrical educational programs and as a private childcare provider. Sofia is passionate about uplifting the natural impulses and creativity of young children. With her collective experience and natural intuition, Sofia brings warmth, joy, and consistency to Mulberry House each day.
Ms. Georgia (she/her)
Collaborative Teacher, Atelierista, Extended Day
Georgia is an accomplished visual artist and holds a degree from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City. She has plans to pursue a masters degree in education beginning fall 2025. Georgia is naturally gifted when it comes to facilitating social interactions and igniting curiosity within young children. She has a gentle, clear, and nurturing approach and a bright, joyful demeanor. Georgia has worked as a private childcare provider in homes and in church nurseries. She has served as an au pair overseas, and as a teacher at a local Brooklyn forest school. Georgia works in all areas of Mulberry House, but has a special passion for facilitating art experiences in the atelier.
Collaborative Teacher, Atelierista, Extended Day
Georgia is an accomplished visual artist and holds a degree from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City. She has plans to pursue a masters degree in education beginning fall 2025. Georgia is naturally gifted when it comes to facilitating social interactions and igniting curiosity within young children. She has a gentle, clear, and nurturing approach and a bright, joyful demeanor. Georgia has worked as a private childcare provider in homes and in church nurseries. She has served as an au pair overseas, and as a teacher at a local Brooklyn forest school. Georgia works in all areas of Mulberry House, but has a special passion for facilitating art experiences in the atelier.
Ms. Veronica (she/her)
Bilingual Collaborative Substitue Teacher
Veronica is a bilingual educator and scholar with wealth of classroom and private care experience. She worked at Mulberry House for two years before moving into a substitute role. Prior to Mulberry House, Veronica taught in a play-based classroom for children ages 2-4 and provided private childcare for Brooklyn families. She holds a degree in education from Queens College and has plans to pursue her masters degree in fall of 2025. 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. The children are delighted each time she comes to substitute!