Teacher/Director – Katrina Selawsky
- M.Ed. Curriculum Development and Education, Boston University, Boston, MA
- Qualified as Lead Teacher, Preschool, Director II by Massachusetts EEC
- More than 30 years experience in preschool teaching and administration
- Bachelor of Music, New England Conservatory, Boston, MA
- Certificate, Kodaly Center of America, Wellesley, MA
In addition to teaching in the Chickadee classroom, the Director is responsible for all aspects of the school’s operations. She enrolls children, meets with parents, keeps records, hires and supervises staff, assists with and oversees curriculum development, offers staff training, organizes parent discussions, writes the newsletter, and generally assures the smooth operation of the school when anything else comes up. The Director spends time in each classroom on a regular basis, so that knowledge of the children’s school experience each year is first hand.
Teacher/Assistant Director – Stacey Festa
- Qualified as Lead Teacher, Preschool, Director I by Massachusetts EEC
- More than 25 years experience in preschool teaching and administration
Teachers are responsible for curriculum development, planning, and the supervision of children in their classrooms. They develop individualized instructional methods, create and maintain the classroom environment, and communicate with parents. In addition to time spent in the classrooms with the children, each teacher spends long hours in team meetings developing curricula and maintaining records on each child’s growth and development in school. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, the Assistant Director helps the Director in overseeing the daily operations of the program as required, and serves as a resource and mentor to other teachers.
Teacher – Kayla Barrows
- Qualified as Lead Teacher, Preschool
- Experienced Teacher, Preschool through Primary Grades
- EEC Certification in Elementary Education, Massachusetts
Teacher – Lara Gonzalez
- M.A. Early Education, Boston College, Newton, MA
- Qualified as Lead Teacher, Preschool
- EEC Certification in Elementary Education, Massachusetts
- More than 12 years experience in public and private kindergarten and preschool teaching
Teacher – Carla Griffin
- Qualified as Lead Teacher, Preschool
- More than 20 years experience in preschool settings
- Experience in Reggio Emilia inspired settings
Teacher – Kim Osborne
- M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, American International College
- Qualified as Lead Teacher, Preschool
- Experienced Teacher, Preschool through Primary Grades
Teacher – Marianna Sweeney
- A.S. Early Childhood Education, Massachusetts Bay Community College, Wellesley, MA
- Qualified as Lead Teacher, Infant/Toddler and Preschool
- 10 years experience in inclusive classrooms with children, ages 1-6
- Experience in Reggio Emilia inspired settings