first circle needham

I believe that children keep you in the present moment, and teach us the importance of being in the here and now. The emotions they express are genuine and unfiltered, and they’re joyful learners. The majority of my experience—and my heart—is with teaching older children, pre-kindergarten, and elementary school. I am very excited to bring a combination of structured learning and playful learning to First Circle’s K-prep classroom!

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 the best job I’ll ever have—although working with little ones in an early childhood program is a close second!

I have three adult children and one grandchild. I enjoy reading, especially suspense and nature genres. I also love baking, gardening, walking/hiking, and being outdoors in all seasons.

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 here, when it opened in 1995 as the Chestnut Children’s Center.

I’ve taught all age groups and have been in the k-prep program since 2015. I love to see how children use their imagination and creativity.

I live in Millis with my husband. I enjoy baking, taking vacations at the beach, and spending time with family and friends. Our daughter Eleni is getting married this summer, and I have recently become a great aunt!