I have been working with young children for over 31 years. I have always wanted to be a teacher from a very young age. I am the third generation of Kindergarten/Preschool teachers in my family. I started out teaching Kindergarten in 1986 in Westwood, after graduating from Wheelock College. One of my favorite things to do as a teacher was to read to the children and to help them develop the skills they needed to learn to read and write. I loved seeing their eyes light up as they learned the letters of their name, or when they were able to read a simple predictable book to me, and were so proud!

As a result of this love of books and reading, I acquired a Master's Degree in Children's Literature, and another Master's Degree in Reading. I also worked for more than 15 years at the Children's Bookshop in Brookline, MA, where I acquired many Children's books for my collection. I loved sharing these books with the children in my classes, and continue to do so. After teaching Kindergarten for nine years, I stayed home to raise my four children. My husband and I have lived in Westwood for over 23 years! I did some tutoring in reading during that time, and was invited to become the Literacy Specialist at Clapboardtree Nursery School in Westwood in 1999. Clapboardtree has always been a “sister school” with St John's Nursery School. My own four children attended both schools, and I was so happy to be asked to be the Director of Clapboardtree in 2009. I continued in my role as the Literacy Specialist, as well. I remained there until 2015, when we merged with St John's Nursery School. I have been a Literacy Specialist here ever since and recently became the Director. I feel so fortunate to have been a part of both schools for over 17 years. I truly enjoy coming to work everyday!

My journey at St. John's Nursery School began in 2004 when I became a teacher in the 3 -year- old classroom. Arts and creativity are my passion and my greatest joy is to instill this passion for exploration in children with paint, glue, crayons, paper, and more! My experience includes a BFA in Art Education, Preschool Lead Teacher certification, and over 15 years as a program coordinator for wonderful child care afterschool programs in both New Bedford and Newton. In my free time I enjoy reading, traveling, exploring the great outdoors and spending quality time with my family and friends. Each year I learn something new from the children, staff and parents I work with, and I am honored to work in the wonderful community of Westwood!

I am extremely excited to be joining the teaching staff at St. John's Nursery School. My three children are graduates of the program and we all still look back very fondly on their experiences at the school. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Art and a Master's degree in Special Education. I taught elementary and special education for many years in Vermont. I hope to bring my experience as an educator, at that level, into the preschool classroom to support the children's learning and transition to kindergarten. Additionally as an artist, I plan to bring that background and passion into the classroom by supporting each child's individual creativity and linking it to their learning.

In my time outside of school, I enjoy painting, running, travelling, and spending time with my very busy kids and husband. I can't wait for a wonderful year working with the amazing children at St. John's!

My husband and I have lived in Westwood for more than 25 years, and we raised our four children here. They all went to MMO preschool in Westwood. When I walked out of MMO with our youngest on her last day, they offered me a teacher's assistant position, and I ended up staying there for 10 wonderful years. When MMO closed, I was thrilled to join the team here at St John's preschool. I have such a passion for helping children learn and grow and want every child to be excited to go to school! The most heartwarming part of the job is being present for when a child experiences something new for the first time. That's priceless. When I'm not working or watching one of my kids play soccer or lacrosse, I love spending time with my extended family and friends and going to the beach. I also enjoy reading and walking with friends and my dog!

I am a lifelong Westwood resident and proud alumna of SJNS. My three sisters and I all attended the preschool in the 80’s and some of our most treasured friendships were born from that nurturing environment.

I graduated from Westwood High and then received my B.A. in English from the College of the Holy Cross. I have worked in Higher Ed and medical sales before staying at home with my children. My two eldest are SJNS grads and my youngest is a current student in the 4’s class.

I am happiest coaching youth sports and teaching CCD, as well as meeting new friends on the sidelines. I am an ardent supporter of our town and school system and I love sharing my experiences about our incredible community.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, my Peloton, and spending time with my large extended family.

I have lived in Westwood with my husband and our three daughters since 1999. I currently have two daughters in college and my youngest is going to be a senior at Westwood High School. I spent a couple years working in the Westwood Public Schools system working with elementary aged children. I find so much joy in watching children learn and grow. My children all had such great experiences in nursery school and I hope to assist in providing your children with a similar experience. When I’m not working or spending time in the Westwood community you can find me on the beaches in Maine.