Primrose School of Woburn

Ms. Valentin is our School Chef. She has been working as a cook in the food services field for over 20 years – as an Executive Chef, Sous Chef, etc. She brings a creativity and care to menus and meals making them nutritious as well as fun and appealing to children. She is rigorous at tracking all allergies and food restrictions and insures children only eat what they are allowed. Ms. Valentin is warm-hearted and loved by all the children as she delivers the meals to them each and every day.

Ms. Miguelina Huertas is a Faculty Member in our Infant Program. She has worked with children in various roles such as a nanny, camp counselor and infant teacher for many years. She is eager to continue her learning and receive her lead teacher certification for infants/toddlers. Ms. Huertas’ positive mood and patient demeanor creates a comforting and safe environment in her classroom. She is able to create powerful bonds with each child and partners with their parents to ensure the best care and education possible.

Ms. Liberti is a Faculty Member in our Infant Program. She has a Bachelors in Psychology and has been working with Infants and Toddlers for over ten years. She is deeply committed to helping parents transition their newborn into care and providing a safe and loving environment for their first social experience outside the home. She is an expert at caring for infants and helping them reach appropriate developmental milestones. Her work with children has been so rewarding because she helps teach children the key skills to life. Watching such small children learn new skills and witnessing their joy when reaching a milestone is absolutely priceless. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two children and trying new restaurants with her husband. She also loves to spend her own time crafting!

Ms. De Souza is an infant faculty member. She went to school in Brazil where she studied law for a few years. She made a career change to early education, which she has held a passion for over the years, after spending many years raising her family and working in a bakery. Ms. De Souza is caring and patient with the infant students and loves to provide them first learning experiences, using the Balanced Learning Curriculum, so that they have a strong foundation for their future of learning and educational experiences. Ms. De Souza looks forward to building parent partnerships to ensure the infants are thriving in her classroom.

Ms. Alex Huertas is a Faculty Member in our Infant Program. She earned her diploma in Early Education and Care and has been working with infants and toddlers since 2013. She is passionate about each child and loves coming into the classroom every day to help the children grow, learn and achieve their developmental milestones. Ms. Huertas is incredibly creative and artistic and loves bringing special moments to life - such as a birthday or celebration of taking ones first step – and extending that to the parents. She is dedicated to building relationships with all of the children and their families. She enjoys the outdoors, cooking and art.

Ms. Diaz is a faculty member in our infant department. Ms. Diaz comes to us with a true joy of working with children of many ages and is most known for her bright and positive attitude. Ms. Diaz is very patient and takes the time to learn all about her students so they bond and develop a trusting relationship. Ms. Diaz understands that in her role she is responsible for helping young children find their lifelong love for learning and helping them adapt and thrive in social settings.

Ms. Wu joins Primrose with 7 years experience working in early education. She has been teaching in a Montessori setting as well as holding an administrative role within the school. Ms. Wu joined Primrose because she was intrigued by the Balanced Learning Approach that Primrose offers. Ms. Wu is very excited to have to opportunity to work alongside the children and help prepare and support them as they reach their developmental milestones. She is eager to meet each family and partner to ensure the best care and education.

Ms. Ramotar is a Faculty Member in our young toddler classroom. She is currently attending Middlesex Community College taking education courses so that she can pursue her lead teacher certification in infants/toddlers. She is deeply committed to being an expert in the toddler age group so that her children are thriving academically and socially. She enjoys developing strong partnerships with the parents so that the parents are able to be a part of their child’s education and growth.

Ms. Aponte is a Faculty Member in our young toddler classroom. She holds an Early Education degree from Bunker Hill Community College and is fluent in both English and Spanish. She has been in the field of early education for 5 years and is eager to join the Primrose Community. She is dedicated to learning the unique needs of each child and tailoring her approach to meet them at their learning level. Ms. Aponte works to create a welcoming environment for her children so that they develop a love for school and know they are safe and well cared for. Ms. Aponte is eager to grow in her career as a teacher and looks gain valuable leadership skills for future roles.

Ms. Commendatore is a Faculty Member in our Toddler Program. She has been working with young children for over 25 years, and 15 years specifically with infants and toddlers.  She is incredibly patient with the little ones and deeply passionate about the well-being and education of each students. She is acutely aware of the needs of each of her students and eagerly learns from the children’s’ families to provide a better experience while at school. She enjoys most the simple joys of spending time with her family and friends, traveling to Italy, and babysitting her grandson on weekends.

Ms. DeRosa is Toddler Faculty Member. She comes to us with a Bachelors in English and a minor in linguistics from the University of Connecticut. Ms. DeRosa come to Primrose eager to learn how to be a professional educator and learn how to teach the curriculum so that the children are hitting developmental milestones. In her free time, Ms. DeRosa enjoys writing – she has two projects with over 18K words!

Ms. Brown is a Faculty Member in our early preschool program. She is committed to be the best teacher for her students so that they are learning and thriving within her classroom. She loves to learn all of her students’ personalities and make learning enjoyable so her students learn from an early age to enjoy social and academic settings and activities.

Ms. Figueroa is a faculty member in our Early Preschool Program. Ms. Figueroa graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 2019 where she studied Fashion Merchandising and Mass Communications. She came to Primrose with the ambition to become a teacher and work within the field of early education. After much success as our toddler support she was moved into a teaching role in room 5. Ms. Figueroa is excited to implement the Balanced Learning Curriculum and help the students to use verbal communication and engage in purposeful play and explore their curiosity through the planned activities. 

Ms. Harris is faculty member in our early preschool program. She has been in the field of early education for 6 years working with children as young as 8 weeks to 5 years of age. Ms. Harris spends time to understand how her students learn best. She works each day to produce a trusting and loving relationship so that the children are meeting their developmental milestones in the comfort of her classroom. Ms. Harris is actively working towards being a lead teacher within the early preschool department.

Ms. Madison Blais is our 5/6 support faculty member. She is currently enrolled in Middlesex Community College where she majors in Early Childhood Education. Last year, she was an intern at the Reeves Elementary School where she developed her passion for early childhood education. Ms. Blais enjoys being able to teach children to use their imagination and build their sense of curiosity and wonder. She is eager to work with the Balanced Learning Curriculum and help the early preschool students thrive socially and academically.

Ms. Shores is a support faculty member in rooms 5 and 6 of our Early Preschool Program. She holds her B.S. in Communication Disorders and a B.A. is Spanish. She most recently held a role as a clinician in speech-langauge pathology and did take some time off to raise her two young children. Ms. Shores is working towards becoming a full time classroom teacher so that she can help support student learning though healthy minds and bodies. She is eager to share her love for reading and help the students express themselves through language.

Ms. Murphy is a Faculty Member in our Early Preschool program.  She earned her degree in Child Development with a minor in Psychology.  She has been working as an Early Childhood Education for over 10 years and has experience with all ages from 6 weeks to age 4.  She has terrific passion for teaching, has a great sense of humor with the children, and is extremely patient and kind. She can provide help and advice to parents when dealing with any age – from a fussy baby to a 2-year old tantrum to a 4-year old’s assertiveness. She is an avid sportswoman, setting every lacrosse record at Colby Sawyer College and was inducted into their Hall of Fame.

Ms. Bedard is an early preschool faculty member. Ms. Bedard comes to us with a mood of eagerness to learn the skills required to be an early educator. She is currently attending Middlesex Community College and take courses in early education. You can find Ms. Bedard making dramatic play an exciting place for the children to explore their imaginations!

Ms. Donovan is a faculty member in our early preschool program. Ms. Donovan is new to the field of early education and is very excited to bring her passion of arts to the classroom. She loves to experience every age group that we have to offer. You can find her putting smiles on the children's faces and taking the time to help them learn during curriculum time. She prides herself in being creative to help the children develop their love for learning!

Ms. Rousseau is a faculty member in our Early Preschool Program. She has a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts from Long Island University and has held various roles in her career working alongside the preschool age group promoting gross motor movements and their artistic abilities. Ms. Rousseau was drawn to Primrose for our Balanced Learning Curriculum and is eager to bring her creative side to the classroom to promote excitement for learning.

Ms. Elaine Reyes is a support faculty member rooms 7 & 8 of our Early Preschool Program. Ms. Reyes joins Primrose School of Woburn as she is eager to enter the early learning environment. She is dedicated to learn the Primrose Balanced Learning Curriculum so that she can be an integral part of your students academic journey. Her ultimate goal is to have a classroom of her own one day and help her students develop their curiosity and love for learning.

Ms. O’Brien is a faculty member in our Preschool Pathway program. She is currently going to Middlesex Community College to study Early Childhood Development. She is deeply committed to being the best teacher she can be. Ms. O’Brien is kind, responsible, dedicated and a kid at heart! Her ultimate goal is to have a classroom where every child feels joyful, included, and respected. She hopes to be able to help shape her students into kind, compassionate, and empathetic people and strives to have the classroom be a safe space for children to be themselves, and make mistakes without judgment.

Ms. Hines is a faculty member in our Preschool Pathways Program. She holds her bachelor’s degree in Animation and Interactive Media and an associate degree in fine arts. She has been working with young children for the past five years providing a curriculum for the art program within the school setting. Ms. Hines is excited to join the Primrose team and continue her career in early childhood education. She is eager to partner with all the children and families to ensure the children are ready for preschool come the fall!

Ms. Mercer is a faculty member in our preschool program. She is passionate about giving her preschool children a fun, loving, and learning filled environment. She is committed to being the best teacher she can be and is invested in implementing the Primrose curriculum so that the children are learning and growing each day to be successful in their school career. The children especially love when she tells fun stories as she brings a whole new world to life.

Ms. Vianavi Romero is a faculty member in our Preschool Program. Ms. Romero joins Primrose with 3 years teaching experience in a preschool setting. Ms. Romero holds her preschool certification and is currently enrolled in school to obtain her criminal justice degree. She is most excited to partner with other teachers and ensure her students are prepared as they enter the pre-k program in the next school year. 

Ms. Brunelle is a Faculty Member in our preschool program. She earned her BS in Elementary Education from Keene State College and has working in child care for over 15 years as a teacher and most recently as an Assistant Director. Her love, however, is to work directly with children and she returned to the classroom to be with the curious preschoolers. 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.

Ms. Humphreys is a faculty member in our Preschool Program and is looking forward to pursuing early education as her career. She comes to us with a B.S. in Art Therapy with a specialization in holistic psychology. Ms. Humphrey’s is eager to learn the Balanced Learning Curriculum and be an offer of help for the faculty to enhance their centers and other art related activities to boost the students learning experience.

Ms. Lamoureux is a Faculty Member in our Pre-K program. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Education and Sociology from Keene State. She has been working in the field of early education for over 5 years. She has been with Primrose since 2020 and has held various roles within the school, ranging from an early preschool faculty member to her current role of preparing students for kindergarten. Ms. Lamoureux is a true expert in teaching children the skills they will need to know to be successful later in life. She is able to help them work as a team, enter social situations in a positive way, and ensure they are able to communicate effectively with children and adults. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her Fiancé and her dog, Nala.

Ms. Layzell is a faculty member in our Pre-K Program. She began her career as a registered nurse with individuals with learning disabilities in England. When she moved to the U.S., she pivoted to early education where she spent the past 18 years working in a pre-k classroom. She values connecting with each student and meeting them at their individual learning level to ensure they are producing observable outcomes. Ms. Layzell brings a calm, positive, and can-do attitude to her classroom which makes the students feel supported and encouraged to explore their natural curiosities. Ms. Layzell’s ultimate goal is to continue to make a positive difference in the lives of others. In her personal time, you can find Ms. Layzell enjoying nature and spending time with her dog Huckleberry.

Mr. Hayes joined Primrose with the intention to continue fulfilling his passion for teaching. Mr. Hayes has spent 4 years working in early education before coming to Primrose and most recently worked with children as their personal aide to ensure the daily routine and curriculum met their learning needs. Mr. Hayes had the pleasure to witness his mother teach in a preschool setting growing up and learned many different styles of teaching to ensure students thrived both academically and socially. Mr. Hayes is excited to work alongside the students and build partnerships with the families. 

Mrs. Mango is a faculty member in our Pre-K Program. She holds 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 pre-kindergarten team. Mrs. Mango is the type of teacher who always goes the extra mile for her students and co-workers. She is persistent and determined 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.

Mrs. Fishlin is a faculty member in our Prek program. Mrs. Fishlin joined us with a passion for working with young children. She is a mother of three children and brings her warm and nurturing energy to the classroom. Working with students and seeing them achieve developmental milestones brings her the most joy. 

Ms. Ventola is a faculty member in our Kindergarten Program. She has an undergrad degree from Assumption College and a master’s degree in early childhood education from Endicott College. Ms. Ventola is patient and kind and you can find her building powerful connections with her students so that their strengths shine. Ms. Ventola values building character traits that will help children thrive in academic and social environments.

Ms. Baker is an assistant faculty member in our  Kindergarten program. Ms. Baker joins the Primrose School of Woburn with a passion for teaching and helping her students thrive academically and socially. She obtained her Bachelors Degree in Early Education from Revere University and most recently came to us from Public Schools where she was a long term substitute teacher for 1st and 2nd grade. She is eager to help students find their love of learning early so they prosper when they are older!

Ms. Abrams is a School Wide Support Faculty Member. She joined the Primrose School of Woburn with the intent to experience a wide variety of ages so that she can continue to craft her teaching ambition as a school wide support faculty. She is currently a student at Suffolk University, majoring in psychology and minoring in business. Ms. Ambrams is passionate about working with children who at times, may need extra assistance in the classroom. She is developing her expertise in helping children learn to communicate verbally their needs and wants so that they able to be successful in the classroom. After the summer, she stayed on to volunteer with us and continue her education and work experience.

Ms. Petkova is a school wide support faculty member and has been with Primrose since 2020. She is passionate about giving students a quality education and is most fulfilled when she is reading to young students as it creates a special bond and a sense of wonder and curiosity. Ms. Petkova has had a fulfilled career in early education where she has been a preschool and elementary teacher. She comes to Primrose each day helping us fulfill on being a professional and high-quality program for students and families.

 Ms. Caitlin Fishlin is a school wide support faculty member. Ms. Fishlin has the opportunity to work in all classrooms and be an offer of help to our faculty, students, and families. She is excited to graduate school in May so that she can join Primrose full time which will allow her to work on producing her career ambition within early education.