Administration
Dr. Amy-Marie Rivera
Head of Early Childhood (Toddler, EC1, EC2)
Dr. Amy-Marie Rivera has been an early childhood educator for 30+ years. Her expertise ranges from infants through 5th grade. She has held roles as a classroom teacher, Reading Specialists, Assistant Head of School, Director of Teaching and Learning, and now as the Head of Early Childhood here at CEE. Amy-Marie came to The Center in 2021, most recently having been at Corlears School in NYC. Amy-Marie holds a BA in Studio Art and Comparative Religious Studies from the University of Rochester. She also holds a Master's in Early Childhood Education, birth through 2nd grade, and an Advanced Master's in Literacy Specialization from Bank Street College of Education, NYC. Dr. Rivera successfully defended her dissertation in the ELP at UCLA in May 2025, earning her Doctor of Education Degree. Her passion for education extends beyond working with children to include teachers and parents. Amy-Marie is a dedicated educator and professional who seeks to inspire teachers and students through experiential learning and developmentally sound practices.
RiveraA@cee-school.org
The Center for Early Education, a socio-economically and culturally diverse independent school for children, toddlers through grade six, strives to graduate students who are joyful, resilient, lifelong learners. The Center embraces a philosophy of education that combines a nurturing, inclusive learning environment with an increasingly challenging academic program that addresses the developmental needs of each child.