first circle stoughton

our infants team

Jackie MacDonald
AN ECE EDUCATOR SINCE
1990
JOINED FIRST CIRCLE
December 2022

Jackie M.

I joined First Circle with more than 30 years of early childhood education experience, including 12 years as a teacher at Trinity Catholic Academy. My mission is to make sure the children in my care are happy, healthy, and safe.

I have lived most of my life in Stoughton with my two daughters. We love to shop, bake and spend time with family and friends.

Kelli Fitzgerald
EDUCATION
Massasoit Community College
Associate’s degree in early childhood education
AN ECE EDUCATOR SINCE
2019
JOINED FIRST CIRCLE
July 2025

Kelli F.

I grew up with a home childcare center across the street from me. I always loved helping out and that inspired me to go to school to get my degree in early childhood education. I have learned something from each of my past jobs, and all kinds of teaching methods, which have molded me to the teacher I am today. I love watching and helping the children reach their milestones! I want parents and families to know that I am someone they can trust with their child. I am a calm presence in the classroom and I strive to be a teacher that your child will feel comfortable with and supported by.

I love including art into my classroom routines! Art has many benefits, even for the youngest child. It allows the children to have sensory play and use their fine motor skills—and it boosts their creativity!

I live in Brockton with both of my parents and my fiancé… and my cat Belle. I love to travel, read books, and go for walks. As for my future, my fiancé and I are starting to look for our first home and we will be getting married in October of 2026!

Keri Damato
EDUCATION
Saint Anselm College, American International College
BA, psychology, coursework in moderate disabilities PK–8
AN ECE EDUCATOR SINCE
1993
JOINED FIRST CIRCLE
May 2025

Keri D.

I am here because I love children—their endless curiosity, smiles, laughter, and, even their tears. I love being a part of all of it and helping them grow.

I first knew I wanted to teach when I started babysitting at eleven years old. It fills my heart to learn and teach through play, and to adapt to individual learning styles in a fun, creative, safe way. I cherish the opportunity to build connections with both students and staff, and to see the pride of accomplishment when a goal is met.

I live in North Attleboro with my husband, youngest son, and two cats. In my free time I love to thrift shop, binge Netflix series, go biking with my husband, go to the beach, and spend time with my granddaughter. I am a proud mom of a Marine.