Meet the Staff

Year Started at Pixie: 2018

Favorite Part of Working at Pixie: The small family-like atmosphere & the personalized attention we give to our families.

I am so happy to be starting my third year at Pixie Preschool with all of you! I can’t tell you how rewarding it is to come to work each day with an amazing group of women who are extremely dedicated to teaching young children. Before Pixie, I was the education director of a Franchised Early Childhood Center for 14 years and for two years I was an Executive Director at a corporate center. I live in Freehold with my husband and 3 children ; 12 year old twin girls Kacie & Riley and my 8 year old son Evan and our cat Jax. I love spending time with my family at the beach and we love going to amusement parks! I look forward to many years ahead at Pixie. I am honored for the opportunity to be a part of your children’s first educational experience. 

Silvana Jimenez

Year Started at Pixie: 2016

Favorite Part of Working at Pixie: Hugs from the kids

This is my 5th year teaching at Pixie. Last year I was with the 4 year olds and I am so excited to watch your little ones learn and grow this year. I grew up in NY and moved to NJ with my hubby and 2 teenage kids. I love spending time with them hiking, glamping and visiting museums and learning about art.

Victoria Halbert

Year Started at Pixie: 2018

Favorite Part of Working at Pixie: Getting to see the children grow and change from the begin of the year to the end of the year

I have been teaching at Pixie for the last three years.  I love helping in all of the classes and with all age groups.  I have also been taking virtual college classes for my degree in education.  I enjoy listening to country music, hanging out with my friends and going to the beach.  I am also a Pixie Alumni!!!  

Jamie Carbonaro

Year Started at Pixie: 2020

Favorite Part of Working at Pixie: I really like forming a bond with the kids and watching them grow.

I just started here at Pixie last year. I enjoy spending time with all of the kids at Pixie. I have 3 daughters of my own one who currently attends Pixie in the preschool class. I love spending time with my family. I also enjoy boating, going to the beach and doing hair. I look forward to getting to know you all!!

Kim Miller

Year Started at Pixie: 2002

Favorite Part of Working at Pixie: Helping kids who are having difficulty starting and the cuddles.

This is my 19th year teaching at Pixie!! I love helping my students transition from preschool to kindergarten. My favorite part is celebrating their Pre K graduation as they start their Journey to public school. Some of my hobbies include sewing, arts and crafts, recycling and repurposing items and volunteering. I am also a long time resident of Spotswood where I live with my family including my two daughters who also attended Pixie and now teach here too!! 

Mandi Miller

Year Started at Pixie: 2015

Favorite Part of Working at Pixie: Building Legos with the kids

This is my 6th year teaching at Pixie. I absolutely love working with my students! I was a Pixie student myself! I am currently attending classes at MCC and pursuing my CDA here at Pixie. I love listening to country music, teaching here & Sunday school classes on the weekend & spending time with my family. 

Marcia Halbert

Year Started at Pixie: 2021

Favorite Part of Working at Pixie: The funny out of this world things that kids come up with and say. And the spontaneous hug that the kids give out of nowhere.

I have been part of Pixie Preschool as a Board member and a member of Spotswood Reformed Church for many years.  I live in Spotswood with my husband since 97’ and two daughters, one of them is Miss. Tori.  I am happy to help keep our school safe by doing morning health screens and love seeing all the children every morning.  I was also a proud Pixie parent, my daughters also attended Pixie when they were small. I also work in town as a crossing guard and at a local farm VonThuns. I love gardening, my dog, I also enjoy raising parakeets.

Maggie Miller

Year Started at Pixie: 2015

Favorite Part of Working at Pixie: When the kids ask me to sing too them or with them

I have been teaching at Pixie for the last 3 years, last year I was mostly with the Twos but enjoy working with all ages. I am always happy to help wherever I am needed. I am also currently nannying for a wonderful local family. I love country music, hanging out with my friends and spending time with my family. I also attended Pixie when I was little!!! 

Kim Miller 

Year Started at Pixie: 2002

Favorite Part of Working at Pixie: Helping kids who are having difficulty starting and the cuddles

This is my 16th year teaching at Pixie!! I love helping my students transition from preschool to kindergarten. My favorite part is celebrating their Pre K graduation as they start their Journey to public school. Some of my hobbies include sewing, arts and crafts, recycling and repurposing items and volunteering. I am also a long time resident of Spotswood where I live with my family including my two daughters who also attended Pixie and now teach here too!! 

 Mandi Miller

Year Started at Pixie: 2015

Favorite Part of Working at Pixie: Building Legos with the kids

This is my 5th year teaching at Pixie. I absolutely love working with my students! I was a Pixie student myself! I am currently attending classes at MCC and pursuing my CDA here at Pixie. I love listening to country music, teaching here & Sunday school classes on the weekend & spending time with my family.