Suzanne Giarrusso is entering her 7th year at MKA’s Primary School. She has spent the last 3 years in Pre-K Blue. Suzanne started as a maternity leave replacement and substitute teacher at MKA for three years which allowed her opportunities to learn and teach in every classroom. Suzanne has her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Bucknell University. She has worked at several schools in New Jersey as well as California. Currently, Suzanne is a JV Field Hockey Coach as well as the Head Middle School Girls Lacrosse Coach for MKA. She is so excited to join the Kindergarten team this year! In her free time Suzanne loves running, reading, and watching sports. Suzanne lives in Verona with her husband Dave, her three sons, Will, Colin, and Trevor and her dog Baker.

Before joinging MKA, Donna previously served as a math learning specialist at Stuart Country Day School where she focused on supporting teachers in differentiating instruction. She received her Master of Science degree in mathematics education from Rutgers University. Outside of work, Donna enjoys volunteering, cooking, gardening and running. She loves spending time with family, especially her three grandchildren.