Faculty

Lead Teacher - 2 Day AM, 3 Day AM, Lunch Bunch

Year Started
2018

Prior Classes Taught
4 Day PM, 5 Day AM

Hometown
Brockton, MA

Education
BA in Early Childhood Education from Stonehill College

Prior Experiences
Weymouth Preschool Stars

Favorite Children's Book and /or Author
“Miss Rumphius” by Barbara Cooney

Interests Outside of Berrybrook
Party planning, ladies' cooking club, volunteering at the animal shelter, walks/hikes/training with her three dogs.

Favorite Color
Purple

Fun Fact
I've performed in five different theatrical productions of The Wizard Of Oz from childhood to adulthood and have played every female role, with The Wicked Witch being my absolute favorite.

Teacher - Beginners & 3 Day AM

Year Started
2025

Hometown
Duxbury, MA

Education
BA Psychology from University of Maine at Farmington

Prior Experiences
Preschool teacher at Nature Center Preschool  in Norwell, child case manager in Maine, mom of three

Favorite Children's Book and /or Author
“Owl Babies” by Martin Waddell, “Harry the Dirty Dog” by Gene Zion, “Good Night Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown

Interests Outside of Berrybrook
Walking in nature, walking dogs, reading, going to the beach, going new places, horses, eating chocolate.

Favorite Color
Yellow

Fun Fact
I went to a one room school house.

Teacher - 3 Day AM, Lunch Bunch

Year Started
2025

Hometown
Born in the US but spent kindergarten through senior year of high school in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Education
Masters in Education Inclusive Education from Nazareth College of Rochester

Prior Experiences
1st Grade Inclusive Classroom Lead Teacher, Learning Center Paraprofessional, 2nd Grade Special Education Tutor in Brookline Public Schools

Favorite Children's Book and /or Author
“The Library Lion” by Michelle Knudsen 

Interests Outside of Berrybrook
Being with her family and friends, hanging out on their family’s boat or playing at the beach. 

Favorite Color
Green

Fun Fact
I grew up in the Middle East. Also, I’ve never ridden a horse but I've rode an elephant and a camel!

Teacher - Beginners, 3 Day AM, Lunch Bunch

Year Started
2023

Prior Classes Taught
4 Day PM

Hometown
Marshfield, MA

Education
BA in Psychology and Human Development from Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Prior Experiences
My Gym and Eames Way Elementary in Marshfield

Favorite Children's Book and /or Author
Roald Dahl & Dr. Seuss and “Olive the Other Reindeer”

Interests Outside of Berrybrook
Traveling and spending time with her family and dogs.

Favorite Color
Yellow

Fun Fact
My due date was Taylor Swift’s birthday, and Auggie came two days later!

Teacher - 5 Day AM

Year Started
2025

Hometown
Marshfield, MA

Education
University BA in Communication from University of Massachusetts Boston

Prior Experiences
Nannying, daycare, homework tutor, camp counselor, and intern at Martinson Elementary in Marshfield with kindergarten through 2^nd grade

Favorite Children's Book and /or Author
“The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister 

Interests Outside of Berrybrook
Cooking, reading, painting and playing with her two kitties. 

Favorite Color
Pink

Fun Fact
I love lemons! My family is originally from Germany, and we spent many summers traveling to Italy. It was during those trips that I was introduced to the vibrant presence of lemons in Italian culture—and that’s where my love for lemons truly began!

Teacher - 3 Day AM & 4 Day PM

Year Started
2016

Prior Classes Taught
Beginners, 2 Day AM

Hometown
Westport, MA

Education
BA in Sociology from UMASS Dartmouth

Prior Experiences
Preschool to middle school, coached sports

Favorite Children's Book and /or Author
“Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do You See?” by Eric Carle

Interests Outside of Berrybrook
Reading, exercising, crafting, and spending time with her husband and their 3 girls and 2 dogs.

Favorite Color
Blue

Fun Fact
I grew up on a farm. 

Lead Teacher - 4 Day PM & 5 Day AM

Year Started
2004

Prior Classes Taught
Beginners, 2 Day AM, 3 Day AM

Hometown
Newton, MA

Education
BS in Early Education from Framingham State

Prior Experiences
Little Corner Schoolhouse in Newton, family childcare

Favorite Children's Book and /or Author
“Chrysanthemum” by Kevin Henke

Interests Outside of Berrybrook
Spending time with my family and friends ~ cherishing all the moments we have together laughing, talking, and truly connecting.

Favorite Color
Pink

Fun Fact
When I was younger my favorite musical instruments were the kazoo, spoons, and violin.

Teacher - 5 Day AM, Lunch Bunch

Year Started
2022

Hometown
Sudbury, MA

Education
Masters in Elementary Education from Lesley University

Prior Experiences
Preschool and kindergarten

Favorite Children's Book and /or Author
“The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt

Interests Outside of Berrybrook
Beating her husband at tennis and enjoying all the beach time with her family!

Favorite Color
Blue

Fun Fact
I’m terrified to drive over bridges!

Teacher - Beginners, 3 Day AM, Lunch Bunch

Year Started
2022

Hometown
Chicago, IL

Education
MS in Child Development from Erikson Institute

Prior Experiences
Teaching music and movement in Chicago

Favorite Children's Book and /or Author
“Winne-the-Pooh” by A.A. Milne

Interests Outside of Berrybrook
Reading and spending time with  her family.

Favorite Color
Teal/turquoise

Fun Fact
I learned how to surf on my honeymoon in Costa Rica.

Assistant to the Head of School, 2 Day AM Teacher

Year Started
2001

Prior Classes Taught
Beginners, 2 Day AM, 3 Day AM, 4 Day PM, 5 Day PM

Hometown
Middleboro, MA

Education
BS in Early Childhood Education/Psychology from Bridgewater State University

Prior Experiences
Maine schools and Enable, Inc. in a therapeutic preschool

Favorite Children's Book and /or Author
Janelle Cannon

Interests Outside of Berrybrook
Spending time with family and baking.

Favorite Color
Purple and green

Fun Fact
When I was growing up, I wanted to be Wonder Woman!

Head of School

Year Started
2002

Prior Classes Taught
2 Day AM, 3 Day AM, 5 Day PM

Hometown
Bennington, VT

Education
Bachelors of Social Work/Human Development from Wheelock College

Prior Experiences
Catholic Charities (Labouré School) in South Boston, Government Center Child Care Corp. in Boston, MA

Favorite Children's Book and /or Author
Robert Munsch

Interests Outside of Berrybrook
Spending time with her family and bulldog, reading, cross-stitching, and walking the beach.

Favorite Color
Blue

Fun Fact
My oldest's birth weight (9 Ibs, 13 oz.) is my birthday (Sept 13!)!

Substitute

Year Started
2022

Prior Classes Taught
2 Day AM, 3 Day AM

Hometown
Haverford, PA

Education
Masters in Elementary Education from Cabrini University

Prior Experiences
Preschool, kindergarten, and second grade

Favorite Children's Book and /or Author
Kevin Henkes and Rosemary Wells

Interests Outside of Berrybrook
Reading (at the beach!), baking, playing tennis, and spending time with family.

Favorite Color
Blue

Fun Fact
I don’t drink coffee, only tea.