Primrose School of Burlington

Mr. Tyler McGrath joined us as our Chef in 2020. He has been in the culinary field for many years working in private and public sectors.

Chef Tyler enjoys making people happy through his cooking. He is constantly researching and learning in order to design new and exciting menus for our students. As a father himself, chef Tyler understand the importance of nutrition in the lives of young children. He recently worked with the team here to redesign our Primrose Patch to make it possible for us to add garden to table offerings to our menus!

Ms. Briana Raposo is a faculty member in Room 1 in our Infant Wing. Ms. Raposo joined us in early 2021 after we opened our second school. Ms. Raposo is certified by the Department of Early Education and Care. 

Ms. Raposo’s positive mood and patient demeanor has created a comforting and safe environment inside her classroom. She has incredible expertise at understanding each child’s needs individually which has made her a valuable partner for the parents in terms of their child’s development. Ms. Raposo uses her understanding of each child and of child development to guide parents through the integral first year.

Ms. Yamilex Figueroa joined our infant team after working at a local daycare for more than a year in their infant classroom. Ms. Figueroa is certified by the state of Massachusetts to teach children in infants, toddlers and preschool. 

Ms. Figueroa’s incredibly bubbly and upbeat personality makes her an amazing infant teacher. She loves to connect with the children and create meaningful and hands-on experiences for them throughout their days. She is incredibly dedicated to her work and was looking for a forever home when she found us. Ms. Figueroa is eager to grow as a teacher and will be joining our cohort to become Lead Teacher certified. 

Ms. Kellyann Correia joined our Infant Wing this year with more than six years of experience in the field. Ms. Correia is certified to teach infants and toddlers.

Ms. Correia uses her expertise of development inside the first two years of life to inform her interactions with the children in her classroom each and every day. She creates a warm and welcoming environment and truly loves each of the children as if they were her own. She prepares her children for the older invite classroom and ensures they are developmentally ready for what is to come.

Mrs. Vania Pascoal joined our Infant Wing as an Assistant Teacher in 2019. Mrs. Pascoal previously worked as a nutritionist in Brazil and upon relocating to the US, came to work at PSOB with her daughter! She worked incredibly hard to earn her certificate through the Department of Early Education and Care and became a Teacher in Room 2.

Mrs. Pascoal is incredibly caring and attentive to her students, she forms an amazing bond with each child who comes through her classroom. As an offer of help for the families she works with, Mrs. Pascoal is always willing and ready to share her expertise in nutrition as parents work to keep their growing children healthy and happy! Ms. Pascoal is a mother and now grandmother herself, and treats every child as if they were her own grandchild!

Ms. Allison D’Amelio is a faculty member in our Infant Wing in Room 2. She joined our team in January of 2021 with seven years of experience working with Infants. She is certified by the state of Massachusetts to teach children from infancy through preschool.

Ms. D’Amelio is incredibly patient and outgoing. Her fun-loving personality makes for a classroom culture that the children thrive in. She values her relationships with her students’ parents and is committed to creating and maintaining partnerships that are based on open and thorough communication. Ms. D’Amelio understands what is important to each family individually and prioritizes taking care of those concerns. Acting as a leader in our infant wing, Ms. D'Amelio ensures that our infant classrooms are the best that they possible can be. 

Ms. Amanda Banzy is one of the Room 3 teachers in the Toddler Wing. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Information and Library Science. She has been working in the field of Early Childhood since 2018.

Ms. Banzy brings a calm and patient demeanor into a busy toddler classroom. She is a great listener and finds it incredibly important to build a strong relationship with the parents of her students. Ms. Banzy shares her love for reading and language with her students and their love for leaning flourishes because of it!

Ms. Madison Rezendes is the newest member of our PSOB family. She joined us after working for Billerica Public Schools. Ms. Rezendes is currently pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked in the field for seven years.

Ms. Rezendes is passionate about making sure the learning that happens in her classroom accommodates every different type of learner. She is passionate about encouraging social and emotional development in supportive ways through play.

Ms. Farbrianna Hickford joined our team in July of 2021. Ms. Hickford is a student at Lesley University and earned a certification in infants and toddlers through the Department of Early Education and Care. She joined us after working as a teacher at Mass General's on-site school.

Ms. Hickford is a team player who prioritizes communication with those around her. Her goal is to make sure she is creating the best experience for her students and co-workers. Her caring nature allows her to quickly form a meaningful bond with the children in her classroom that allows them to flourish in her care!

Ms. Jillian Moulaison joined our toddler team in February 2022. She joined our faculty after working as a teacher in a collaborative elementary school. Ms. Moulaison has a bachelor's degree in Education from Salem State University and a master's degree in Special Education from Merrimack College. She has been in the field for many years, and actually started as a toddler teacher at another school.

Ms. Moulaison is incredibly upbeat and bubbly. She looks at herself as a lifelong learner and places a huge importance on education. Her caring and dedicated personality makes her a great fit for our team. 

Ms. Analiz Vasquez joined our team in June of 2022 after deciding to leave the dental field. When her friends and family encouraged her to look into Early Childhood Education, she found us. Ms. Vasquez will be working towards obtaining her teacher certification in Massachusetts now. 

Ms. Vasquez knew from a young age that she wanted to be a teacher. Her ability to connect and engage young children makes her a great addition to any classroom. Those who know her well describe her as always having a positive attitude and consistently being eager to help others. Ms. Vasquez is eager to learn more about childhood development and grow inside our school. 

Ms. Lexi Peterson joined our team in May of 2022 as our Toddler Faculty Support. She will be transitioning to the role of a Room 5 teacher on July 1st. Ms. Peterson has 8 years of experience working with young children and is a mother herself. She is certified by the state to teach infants, toddlers, and preschool. 

Ms. Peterson is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and understands how important the first few years are for development. Her focus and determination have led to her very quickly learning the Primrose way. She is loved by her co-workers and the children and eager to grow as a teacher.

Ms. Owirka joined our team last year as a support teacher. We quickly realized she is a natural teacher and we moved her into a classroom teacher role. Since starting with us she went back to school and has satisfied all the state requirements to earn her teacher certification.

Ms. Owirka cares deeply about her students and prioritizes forming individual relationships with each of them so that she can help them reach their highest potential. She recognizes that each child arrives in her classroom with a unique set of needs, and she adjusts her interactions to reflect that. she also recognizes the importance of parent partnership in ensuring the best experience possible for her students.

Mrs. Victoria McAnally joined the Toddler Wing as a Room 4 teacher early in 2021 after moving to the area from Virginia. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Granite State College. She has worked in the field of Early Childhood since 2015. As of June 2022, Ms. McAnally moved into our Room 6 Early Preschool classroom!

Mrs. McAnally is incredibly flexible and always willing to help however she can. It is incredibly important to her that every child and parent feels comfortable and welcome in her classroom. Her commitment to creating a positive environment is unwavering.

Mrs. Amanda Homan began at the Primrose School of Burlington in 2020. Mrs. Homan has supported nearly every wing in the school during her time here. She is certified to teach all ages of children and has a specialized certificate in Early Childhood Education.

Mrs. Homan cares deeply about the children at PSOB. She is always upbeat and positive and enjoys encouraging the children in their learning and exploration. She uses her great organization skill to make sure every child is taken care of to our exacting standards each day.

Ms. Sabine Boucher joined Primrose in early 2021. She has worked with young children since 2012 and before joining our team was a preschool teacher for three years. Ms. Boucher is certified to teach infants, toddlers and preschool aged children by the state.

Ms. Boucher very quickly became an integral part of our Early Preschool team thanks to her extensive knowledge of child development and wonderful demeanor with her children and families. She is organized, thoughtful and committed to always delivering the best experience possible to her students.

Ms. Lisa Masse began at Primrose in May of 2021. Ms. Masse has worked with young children for 6 years in both private and group settings. She has an Associate's Degree in Education and is certified by the state to teach infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

We can depend on Ms. Masse to always be in a positive mood. Her upbeat and bubbly attitude helps her to form fantastic relationships with each of her students. For Ms. Masse, it is a top priority to ensure that each child feels safe and accepted in her classroom. She enjoys being engaged with her students and making sure they are getting the most out of their learning.

Ms. Kayla Hauser joined the Early Preschool Wing as a teacher in 2020. Ms. Hauser has been working in the field since 2015 and as a mother herself, came to us with a wealth of knowledge about early childhood.

Ms. Hauser has a passion for art. She loves to share her creativity with her students. She is skilled at turning their work into gorgeous displays in the classroom that bring their learning to life. Art is not the only form of expression in Room 5, Ms. Hauser also focuses on supporting her students to learn to confidently express their feelings and emotions with words. She is incredibly committed to helping the parents in her classroom raise good little humans!

Ms. Taylor Bamford is the newest member of our Early Preschool team. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Suffolk University. She recently moved to the area which is what brought her to us.

Prior to her move, she was working as a private nanny for a family. Ms. Bamford prides herself in being dependable and positive. She wants to create the best experience possible for her students and strives to build a love for learning in every child. She moved with grace and ease through our extensive onboarding training and since starting in 2021 is thriving in the classroom with her students!

Ms. Margarita Petkova joined our team in September of 2020 and has been a school wide support since that time. Ms. Petkova joined us with over 20 years of experience as a teacher. Ms. Petkova is fully certified to teach all age groups. 

Ms. Petkova was born in Bulgaria and received two Master’s Degrees, one in Journalism and the other in Preschool and Elementary School Pedagogies. She has a strong work ethic and is incredibly reliable. She supports in nearly every classroom inside the school!

Mx. Ronnie Williams joined our team as a Faculty Support after moving to Boston from North Carolina.  This is their first time working with children in this capacity. After seeing their natural skill with children and their rigor for learning new skills, we moved Mx. Williams into a classroom teacher role in Room 6. Mx. Williams transitioned to room 9 in July 2022 to help continue to nurture our students as they move through our program.

Mx. Williams joined the Primrose School of Burlington because they love the environment and the evident care everyone has for each other. Mx. Williams is kind, compassionate and always eager to learn. We are thrilled to have them on our team!

Ms. Jennifer Nice is a member of our Preschool Pathways teaching team. Ms. Nice graduated cum laude from Saint Anselm College with a Bachelor of Arts. Ms.Nice has worked in education for five years and is certified to teach infants, toddlers and preschool.

Ms. Nice is extremely passionate about teaching young children. She goes above and beyond to ensure the learning is engaging and memorable. It is typical to see larger than life displays and enhancements in her classroom that invite her students to explore and create deep connections in their learning. She has an immense sense of pride in her students and genuinely cares for each and every one of them.

Ms. Alicia Hooper joined the preschool wing in early 2021 with an impressive background in the field of Early Childhood Education. Ms. Hooper has her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and has worked in education for over a decade. She is certified to teach preschool by the Department of Early Education and Care.

Ms. Hooper is incredibly committed to the success of each and every student who comes through her classroom. She works to ensure that every child feels safe and welcome and from there sets up the ideal environment for them to learn in. She strongly believes in the importance of encouraging each child to learn to work through and manage their emotions in order to continue to be able to succeed in school. Her patience and expertise are incredibly valuable to the families she works with.

Ms. Selina Murphy joined the Primrose School of Burlington after 5 years in the field. She is the midst of earning her Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Middlesex Community College.  Since joining our team Ms. Murphy has continued her learning and has received her Lead Teacher certification.

Ms. Murphy is dedicated to supporting the emotional, social and academic development of her students. She prides herself in being an example for the teachers around her. She is incredibly dedicated not only to creating meaningful relationships with her students, but also to supporting them wherever they might be in their development. She ensures that each child receives the instruction and support that is right for them as an individual.

Ms. Sandra Correia is one of our preschool faculty members. After graduating with a degree in Management, Ms. Correia worked as an administrative assistant before realizing her passion was in education. She joined our team after working in the public schools during the pandemic. Ms. Correia has since obtained her teacher certification.

Ms. Correia arrives to school every day in a positive mood and ready to take on any challenge thrown her way. She is dedicated to building strong relationships with her students and encourages children to work through their emotions and use their language skills to problem solve with peers. Ms. Correia loves to see her students get excited about what they are learning and discovering in the classroom. She is committed to sharing all their progress and triumphs with their parents to ensure a strong school to home connection.

Ms. Kelli Doherty joined our team during the summer of 2021. She has a degree in Education from Salem State University and has worked for 5 years in the field of education. Before joining us she worked as a paraprofessional in Salem Public Schools. After a year in our Preschool Pathways classroom, she moved into our Preschool wing as a teacher in Room 11. 

Ms. Doherty has known since a young age that she wanted to be a teacher. After working as a nanny she realized how passionate she was about working with young children. She is a fantastic listener and it is a priority for her that her students to feel heard and understood. 

Ms. Paige McCrary joined us during the pandemic as a member of our Pre-k team. You can currently find her in Room 13. Ms. McCrary has a bachelor’s degree in English and Education from Lesley University and is currently pursuing a master’s in Social Emotional Learning at Endicott College. She considers herself a lifelong learner and understands the value of her learning in the experiences she can create for her students.

Ms. Paige McCrary is a very passionate teacher and cares deeply for each child in her classroom. She is committed to creating a lasting impression on their lives and does so by creating and maintaining close relationships with her students and their families. Ms. McCrary truly appreciates the collaborative experience of working to help a child succeed to their greatest potential! We consider Ms. McCrary an expert in Social Emotional Development. She enjoys encouraging her students to develop healthy positive prosocial skills that will help them as they continue to grow and progress to different phases of their academic life and personal life.

Ms. Raeghan Davison is a member of our Room 13 teaching team. Ms. Davison has three years of experience in Early Childhood and a soon to be complete Early Childhood degree. She joined the Primrose team after realizing she was interested in working in a more structured and consistent school environment.

Ms. Davison has quickly become a rising star in the school with her great attitude and clear love for the children. She is patient, understanding and empathetic both with her students and her peers. She is driven by a deep understanding of the importance of teachers in the lives of young children. We are thrilled to have her as a part of our team.

Ms. Kayla Blanchard joined our team just before our COVID-19 reopening in June of 2020 after deciding to make a career change. Ms. Blanchard graduated from the University of New Haven with a B.S. in accounting and had been working in the world of finance. With two young children of her own, she realized her passion was in child development. Since joining our team Ms. Blanchard went back to school, received her Lead Teacher certification and is currently pursuing her Director certification.

Ms. Blanchard has held onto her passion for math and loves to share it with her students. She uses her patience and empathy to guide children through their Pre-K year while developing a love for learning that will follow them throughout their time in school. As a mother herself, she understands how important it is to connect with parents and keep them informed of their child’s progress. She enjoys working collaboratively to create the best experience possible.

Ms. Kayla Massicott joined us in January of 2022. Ms. Massicott has a B.S. in Biology from Lesley University and had previously been working as a Sales Manager for a Biotech firm. She loved her company but knew she wanted something more for her career which led her to us. It was a huge change for her, but we are so happy she is here.  She quickly satisified the requirements to earn her teaching certification.

Ms. Massicott began as the Pre-Kindergarten faculty support where she learned an immense amount from the teachers she worked with. Her optimistic attitude and constant willingness to learn made her the perfect addition to the team. Recently, she moved into the role of a Pre-Kindergarten teacher. Her growing expertise in curriculum and classroom management has impressed us all. 

Mrs. Carolina Mango joined our team in 2021 as a Preschool Teacher and has since moved into our Pre-Kindergarten wing. Mrs. Mango has her Bachelor’s in Education from Lesley College. She has had a long career in Early Childhood Education. Most recently she worked for the Andover Public School system. Before that she owned her own preschool. She brings a wealth of knowledge to our team.

Mrs. Mango is the type of teacher who always goes the extra mile for her students and co-workers. She is persistent and determine to always be her absolute best self and teacher. She strives to make every day special and exciting as she works to lead her students through their learning.

Ms. Olivia Miller is part of our Kindergarten team at the Primrose School of Burlington. Ms. Miller joined us in 2020 just before the pandemic after over a decade working with children. She is licensed and certified to work with all ages from infants- elementary school. With a Bachelor's from Trinity College and a Master's in Education from Salem State University, Ms. Miller brings a wealth of expertise to the classroom.

Ms. Miller works tirelessly to form a trusting relationship with each student. She is dedicated to teaching each child how to respect adults and their peers alike. She has a passion for teaching STEAM components and encourages each child to work through their problems using their words. Ms. Miller comes from a long line of teachers and has gained insight into the teaching world even at an early age. She is a life-long learner, and an avid reader. Ms. Miller has learned the best way to become a better teacher to others is to practice self-reflection and share any and all resources she has!

Mr. Nick DiGirolamo joined the Primrose School of Burlington in August of 2021 as our Kindergarten and Preschool Pathways Support Teacher. Before joining us, he worked in the Northborough Public School system. Mr. DiGirolamo is currently working towards a degree in Elementary Education at Framingham State University.

Mr. DiGirolamo approaches each day with a positive attitude ready to balance learning with fun and laughter. He came to Primrose due to his desire to be a part of a strong team of teachers working inside a clean, well-organized and well-structured school. After a hugely sucessful first year of learning and growing as an educator, Mr. D moved into the role of Kindergarten teacher. 

Ms. Ashley Robson has been a teacher in our school since 2020. She joined us after deciding to make a career shift from Electrical Engineering to Education. Since joining our team she has gone back to school. She quickly earned her teaching certification and is now working towards completing a degree in Education.

Ms. Robson is passionate about understanding how children develop as individuals in order to provide the best experience for each unique learner. She is committed to differentiating her instruction to ensure that each child is receiving the support they need to be challenged along their path to becoming the best person they can be. Ms. Robson empowers her students and is an integral part in building their love for learning.

Ms. Tess O’Regan joined our team as a faculty support in 2018 after graduating from high school. Since that time she enrolled in Merrimack College and is working towards her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She is certified to teach Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers and has worked in every wing in the school.

Ms. O’Regan is beloved by parents and children alike for her upbeat attitude and deep care for the children. Ms. O’Regan genuinely loves her time with the children. She is able to help any child feel welcomed and settled at school.

Ms. Sameeha Baig joined us during the spring of 2021. Ms. Baig is in her senior year at Burlington High School and is a member of their child development two-year program. Ms. Baig is continuing her learning by supporting in classrooms throughout the school.

We are excited to work with Ms. Baig to Primrose as she explores the field of Early Childhood Education. It is our intention to continue a partnership with Burlington High School to employ other students who are interested in learning more about this field.