Setauket Presbyterian Preschool
2025-2026 Preschool Committee
Laurie Billadello,
Chairperson
Laurie's involvement with the preschool began in 1992. Her three daughters attended Setauket Presbyterian Preschool during which time she was the Parent Representative twice. It is her honor to have chaired the preschool committee since 1999.
Katie O'Connor,
Treasurer
Katie is a lifelong member of Setauket Presbyterian Church. Her two oldest children are SPP graduates and her youngest is currently enrolled in the twos program; her nieces are also SPP students, one graduated and one currently enrolled in the threes program. She is a professor at Hofstra University and a Coast Guard Reservist, works at her family’s puzzle business in Setauket, and is a fabulous, professional baker.
Veronica Wilkom, Director
of Spiritual Formation & Wellness
Veronica started working with the Setauket Presbyterian Preschool in January 2017. She began as a Teaching Assistant in the 4’s class and has been involved with the 2’s and 3’s programs and the STEAM program. She has also completed training to become a Music Together Specialist, a program she continues to teach weekly at SPP. As the Director of Spiritual Formation and Wellness, Veronica serves as a resource not only to SPC’s children, youth, and young adults, but also to their families and the congregation.
Amy Baker,
Parent Representative
Amy moved to Port Jefferson with her husband and two children in 2023 and quickly felt at home in the warm and welcoming SPP community. Her older child graduated from SPP, and her younger one will be starting this fall. Amy works as a scientific grant writer and appreciates the flexibility it provides to spend quality time with her family. Since moving, she’s loved exploring local parks and libraries. She’s excited for her youngest to begin their SPP journey and to continue building meaningful connections within this vibrant community.
Heather Klein,
Co-Director
3's Preschool Teacher​
Heather is a New York State Certified Tenured Teacher who earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from SUNY Cortland and a Master of Science in Reading from St. John’s University. Her teaching experience includes years in an elementary school setting in a variety of grade levels. She has been employed by the NYC Board of Education, Elmont School District and Long Beach School District.
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Heather volunteered in our 3 year old class and substitute taught our 4 year old class. She and her family reside in Setauket and are active members of the community.
Yvonne Chase,
Co-Director
Pre-K Teacher
Yvonne is a New York State Certified Teacher who earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education and a Master of Science Degree in Special Education from Long Island University at C.W. Post. She has taught pre-k through twelfth grades in a variety of subjects in both public and private settings.
Yvonne has volunteered in our three and four year old classes since 2012. She and her family reside in East Setauket and are actively engaged in serving the local community.
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Yvonne has also recently obtained NY State EMT Certification.
Sabrina Shepard,
Parent Representative
Sabrina moved to East Setauket with her husband and children in 2021 and quickly fell in love with SPP and the community. Her two oldest children both graduated from SPP, another will be back this year in the Pre-K class and she eagerly awaits for the day her youngest can experience all SPP has to offer! She has worked in education for over 10 years and continues to work part time as a middle school teacher in NYC. Sabrina has been enjoying exploring all the best playgrounds and ice cream shops in the area with her 4 children.