Amanda G.,
Director
Amanda enjoys her role as the Director at TCM. Having previously worked as a Preschool Teacher at TCM, she is willing to bring to life her love to the Reggio Emilia Philosophy. In 2017 she was able to take a work study tour of the schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Bringing back her experience and knowledge of the Philosophy, she has recreated and brought to life the important factors of the beautiful Philosophy. Working with emergent curriculum, documentation, and making learning visible to the community are just a few of her favorite things to do as a teacher and Director. Amanda lives in Billerica, Ma spending most of her free time taking photos and spending time with family.
Nicole C-M.,
Preschool Teacher
Nicole is so excited to continue her teaching journey at TCM! She has a passion for teaching which started when she was in 5th grade! She is Lead Teacher Certified in Preschool by the Department of Early Education and Care. She believes each child is unique in their interests and learning patterns; and that learning and growing stems from the relationships and environment you create. She looks forward to creating a curriculum based upon this. Outside of TCM she enjoys dancing, her Peloton, spending time with her family, especially her dog, and exploring the outdoors with her husband!
Kaitlyn S.,
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Kaitlyn comes to TCM with over 10 years experience working in the early childcare field, starting as an afternoon assistant teacher while still in high school and most recently spending 8 years as an infant teacher at a center in Sudbury. Along with early childcare, she also has experience working in the public school systems with elementary aged special education students. Kaitlyn has a Bachelors degree in Psychology and is Infant/Toddler Teacher certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. What drew her to TCM was the ample outdoor space, community feel of the center, and child led curriculum. Outside of school, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with family (especially her 1 year old niece!), going on walks, and visiting the Cape.
Liz P.,
Substitute
Liz grew up in New York and has lived in Concord/Carlisle for the past 25 years. She has a master’s degree in psychology from NYU and worked in social services for many years before joining TCM last year. Her two grown daughters attended TCM years ago and she loves being back in this nurturing space. Liz loves to read, write, ski, needlepoint, and bake. She also takes lots of walks on the conservation trails in Concord and Carlisle with her dog Roscoe. She spends a lot of time in NYC visiting her daughters who are both teachers now! Her favorite ice cream is peanut butter chip ice cream at Kimball’s Farm! She is very excited for the school year and loves learning alongside our imaginative and creative preschoolers.
Linda B.,
Assistant Director
Linda has been an integral part of TCM for many years and so many children have been blossoming under her care. She has worked with all age groups at TCM from infant to pre-K. This school year, she has a new role supporting the school as the Assistant Director. Linda holds a certificate in Early Childhood Education. She has previously worked at the Roudenbush Children’s Center in Westford as a teacher and as an Assistant Director as well as at the Westford Public Schools. Linda also taught for two years in Sweden, working with young children and high school age students. Linda is lead teacher and director certified by the Department of Early Education and Care in Massachusetts.
AmandaMarie P.,
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Amanda is so happy and lucky to be a part of the teaching team here at TCM! She has worked and interned in the early childhood field for the past 9 years, and also has experience in the public school system. She is lead teacher and teacher certified by the Department of Early Education and Care and she is currently working towards a Masters in School Counseling. She has had the pleasure of teaching and working with all age groups, and enjoy every minute of it! She believes in getting to know each child as their own person and fully believe in building a curriculum based upon their interests. Outside of TCM she spends time with her husband, James, as well as her wonderful family and friends. She loves being outside.
She enjoys spending time at the beach in the warmer weather as well as discovering new hiking trails!
Jessica P.
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Jess comes to TCM with nearly 20 years experience working with young children. She started working as a nanny during art school, moving to an assistant teacher at a home daycare in Marlborough to becoming the Lead Infant/Toddler teacher at a child care center in Leominster Massachusetts for 8 years. She has a CDA through the Council for Professional Development and is Lead Infant/Toddler certified through the department of early childhood and care. Her interest in TCM stems from its Reggio Emilia philosophy, large open outdoor spaces for play, and 2 art studios with abundance of materials for creativity. In her free time she loves to go hiking with her husband and son, and works on her mixed media collages.