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.
Mr. Miles (he/him)
Bilingual Collaborative Teacher (Spanish), Atelierista, Extended Day
Miles is a nurturing educator with a passion for theatre and the arts. He holds a degree from NYU Tisch and has a special affinity for Shakespeare. His theatre background has equipped him with a keen eye for observation, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to reflect on his work. Miles has experience working with toddlers and preschoolers in a theatre school, a toddler gymnastics gym, and in private childcare. Miles is a substitute teacher for another local Reggio-inspired preschool in Brooklyn. He is warm, articulate, and eagerly creates a nurturing environment for our children.
Ms. Alausi (she/her)
Bilingual Collaborative Teacher (Spanish), Atelierista, Extended Day
Alausi is an educator with teaching experience in Reggio-inspired schools, Waldorf classrooms, and Forest schools. Alausi has a degree in Spanish and brings her love of the language to our young learners. In addition to her classroom work, Alausi has a wealth of experience as a private caregiver and as a tutor for refugee children. Alausi is a consistent presence in our program where her joyful and gentle approach fosters connection and security for our children. As a long-standing member of the Mulberry House team, Alausi offers mentoring and support to new teachers.
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!