Staff
Ali Verbanic - Children and Youth Minister
AliB@sseyouth.org
203 438-3789 ext 10
Cell: 203-241-8374
Ali Verbanic has been St. Stephen's Children & Youth Minister since June of 2008. She was a 16 year resident of Ridgefield before moving to Waterbury, CT and is a member at Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church in Ridgefield, CT. Ali enjoys wheel pottery, exercising, and relaxing with her husband and kittens (Finch and Sierra) in their home.
Ali graduated from Northeastern University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Double majoring in Human Services and Sociology with a double minor in Psychology and Women Studies, she has a passion for teaching the next generation about the love of Jesus Christ. Her experience working with the youth of Jesse Lee Memorial UMC and St. Mary’s RCC in Ridgefield, CT has prepared her for her time working with us at St. Stephen’s
Paul has been on staff since March 2000. Prior to joining St. Stephen's Paul was a self employed tradesman. He received his B.A. from the University of Connecticut. Paul is married and has two children.
Suzanne Perlman - Coordinator of Counseling Services
203.834.2497 (office)
Suzanne began her work with St. Stephen's Church on February 27, 2006. She is responsible for interviewing and assessing the parishioner's needs and referring him or her to a counselor with the appropriate expertise in the local community.
Suzanne is a highly regarded professional with over thirty years of experience in clinical social work, clinical supervision, management, community education, teaching, employee assistance and corporate consulting.
Parishioners who are in need of counseling services can contact the Coordinator of Counseling Services on a confidential basis and schedule and appointment. If you are in need of this service, call 438-3789, ext. 23, where you can leave a confidential message, or her office at 203-834-2497
Yvonne Petitmaire - Nursery School Director
y.petitmaire@snet.net
203.438.6806 (Nursery #)
Yvonne has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College and a Masters in Art from Lehman College. She believes strongly with philosopher Alfred North Whitehead who said, " From the beginning of their education, children should experience the joy of discovery. The nursery school is centered around this ideal. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching and administering programs for young children.
Linda has been with St. Stephen's since June, 2005 as Director of Church Operations. Linda comes to us with 10 years' experience as the Senior Administrator of the First Congregational Church of Ridgefield.
As Director of Church Operations, Linda oversees the daily business (non-clerical) activities of our church. She maintains the church calendar that appears on our Web site. Linda coordinates all church activity schedules and room assignments and oversees the work of outside contractors. She is the person to talk to about the general arrangements for weddings, funerals and baptisms.
Jennifer Lane Scarozza - Minister of Music
jenscarozza@gmail.com
203 438-3789 ext 24