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Christina Lazarides My passion for teaching began in high school, when I started volunteering with children at my local church. I’ve been in the early childhood field since I graduated from college and started at Chestnut Children’s Center when it opened in 1995. I’ve taught all age groups and was in the kindergarten prep program […]
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Bianca Silva I have spent many joyful years as a nanny, babysitter, and tutor, cherishing the magic of childhood and learning. Nannying young children—along with pursuing an early childhood education degree—has inspired me to become a preschool teacher, because I believe in the incredible potential of young minds. Outside of the classroom, you’ll find me […]
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Mary Walsh I worked as an attorney for many years before staying home with my two children. I found my true calling when I began my career in early childhood education. Although I’ve worked with infants and toddlers, I’ve spent most of the last decade working with preschoolers. I love creating a warm and inviting […]
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Laura Dosdall I have been with the nursery school program since 2012 and in the early childhood field for nearly three decades. My passion is teaching preschool and prekindergarten. I bring my love of nature into the classroom and take pride in implementing a fun play-based curriculum with a foundation for academics. I strongly believe […]
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Patricia Dazet I have a bachelor’s in elementary education and a master of science in traditional Chinese medicine. I’ve held a variety of roles including a reading tutor, elementary school teacher, preschool teacher, director of library preschool and story time programs, nanny, and acupuncturist. I was also a stay-at-home mother for years and considered it […]
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Erin Stracuzzi
I have an associate degree in early childhood education, and I joined Chestnut Children’s Center in 1998. Starting out as an infant teacher, I’ve worked with many age groups and truly enjoy running the toddler program as both teacher and director. I love watching the children grow and learn over the course of the year—every day is a new adventure with them, and the joy they bring to the class each day is like no other. I live in Natick with my husband, teenage son, and our dog Luna. I enjoy going out with friends, watching my son play sports, perform in plays, and sing at his choir concerts. I also enjoy baking, doing word searches and being around family.
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Elisangela Costello My friends call me Elisa. I grew up in Brazil and graduated high school there. I started working at CCC in 2001. I love working with children and seeing their growth and progress during their time with us. I am married and have two children, Olivia and James, who both went through the […]
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Nabila Mayanja (Bila) I attended UMass Boston to study pediatric nursing, but decided to first work at a childcare center to see what working with children would be like. I ended up falling in love with teaching, and changed my major to early childhood education. I got my certification, began working with children in 2006, […]
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Kaitlyn Carmenatty I’ve been an early childhood educator for over ten years. I started as an assistant teacher and am now a certified lead teacher with my director’s certification as well. Seeing my students learn and discover new things and challenge their little minds is my greatest joy. Watching them grow from babies to school […]
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Christine Ribeiro I received my BA in education studies and performing arts from Wheelock College in 2018. I earned my master’s degree in curriculum instruction with a reading focus from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020. My philosophy is that all children learn in different ways. I like to see the students realize that they’re […]