Bethpage Nursery School

Meet our Director

Joan Story, MS ED -
Educational Director

Ms. Story graduated Suma Cum Laude from Molloy College. She holds a master of science in education and permanent NYS certification N-6. She has extensive experience in the early childhood field having taught at the nursery, pre-k and kindergarten level. In addition to classroom experience Ms. Story has worked as an ABA therapist in Nassau County. Prior to completing her Master's Degree, Ms. Story graduated from The State University of NY at Stonybrook with a Bachelor of Arts in English and minor in Secondary Education. Ms. Story believes in a program that develops the social, emotional, physical and cognitive abilities of all children. Her staff of NYS qualified and certified teachers and assistants plan activities that actively engage children in the learning process. Emphasis is placed on remaining current in the field of early childhood education standards while balancing and maintaining the developmental needs of young children. All programs encourage social interaction and problem solving skills.



Ms. Story is married to her college sweetheart since 1999. Together they ae raising their amazing sons.