Ms. Aaliyah Kinsley Spanos is a Toddler Faculty Member at Primrose School of Woburn who brings four years of early childhood education experience to her classroom. Since beginning her career in 2022, she has worked with children from infancy through preschool and has led both infant and preschool classrooms. Her background includes developing and implementing curriculum, experience that she now brings to the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum. Ms. Spanos is also working toward her EEC teacher certification as she continues to build her expertise in early childhood education.

Known for her calming presence, Ms. Spanos focuses on understanding and supporting each child as they develop new skills and greater independence. She values a classroom where young children can feel comfortable trying new things, practicing emerging abilities, and receiving thoughtful guidance along the way. Her experience across multiple early childhood age groups gives her perspective on the developmental changes that take place during the toddler years.

Yahaira Ramirez is a Toddler Faculty member in Room 3 with one year of professional childcare experience. Ms. Ramirez previously worked as a toddler teacher at Bright Horizons with children ages 15 months to 2.9 years. She is First Aid and CPR certified.

Ms. Ramirez enjoys helping toddlers build language, self-help skills, and confidence through everyday routines, exploration, and play. She values strong communication with families and brings patience and calmness to the classroom. Outside of school, Ms. Ramirez enjoys spending time outdoors with her two children, and one of her favorite children’s books is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

Ms. Abby Berry is a toddler support faculty member with four years of experience working with young children. She holds a BFA from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) and previously worked as a Mommy & Me music teacher at A Mom’s Village, where she combined her background in performance with early childhood learning.

In the toddler classroom, Ms. Berry focuses on building strong relationships with children and families while encouraging curiosity and exploration. She brings patience, compassion, and enthusiasm to her work and especially enjoys celebrating children’s milestones and watching them discover something new.

Outside the classroom, Ms. Berry has an extensive theater background and has performed professionally in regional productions, including children’s theater. She loves acting, singing, dancing, and traveling to New York City.

Ms. Balkis Lara is a toddler classroom teacher at Primrose School of Woburn. She joined the team in 2023 with more than nine years of experience in early childhood care and education. She holds a double major in Psychology and Spanish from Worcester State College and is EEC teacher certified.

Ms. Lara’s psychology background helps inform the way she notices children’s social, emotional, and academic growth, while her Spanish studies add a valuable perspective on language and culture. In the toddler classroom, she supports children as they build vocabulary, practice cooperation, follow routines, and begin using words and gestures to express needs. Her years of experience help her respond with patience when toddlers are learning through repetition and trial and error.

Ms. Lara is dedicated to helping children grow academically and socially. She understands that toddler learning happens through daily interactions, shared play, and consistent guidance that helps children become more confident participants in classroom life.