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Trisha M.Assistant Teacher
Hi my name is Trisha and I use she/they pronouns. I love working with kids because I love to see how they interpret the world. My passion is environmental education and I love working within Emilio Reggio guidelines. It is great to work on personal skills like cleaning, cooking, language appreciation and manners.
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Anne C.Assistant TeacherI have lived in Vermont for over 20 years and I earned my Early Education degree from Indiana University. When I’m not at school I enjoy spending time with my husband, kids and our golden retriever. I also enjoy traveling, hiking, reading and being outside. |
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Julie G.Director
Julie (she/her) originally came to The Children's School as a parent seeking to get more involved in her children's educational experience. What she found was a warm, inclusive environment where her students thrived and she could contribute her own talents and skills to helping support the school. Now, as the interim director, she is continuing that work, using her background in nonprofit leadership and management and childcare experience as a previous camp and after school director to help the school build and maintain it's business operations as well as create a space where both students and staff are happy to show up.
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Christina T.Lead Teacher
Christina, a Vermont licensed teacher, was raised in rural Connecticut and received a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Keene State College. After working in a toddler and preschool center at Keene State, Christina began teaching at The Children's School in 2006 where she is dedicated to its educational philosophy, beautiful classrooms, and the parent cooperative model. She lives in Richmond with her husband and young son. "Young children thrive in a caring, nurturing environment where they are encouraged to explore, develop positive relationships, be creative, experience the joy of learning, and to gain a sense of community."
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Mary H.
Assistant Teacher
Mary Hondal (she/her), is a Burlington, Vermont, native. She graduated in the spring of 2024 with her BFA in Dance Performance from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, and she has been working in childcare since 2019. When she isn't at The Children's School, she teaches dance classes, and also Reformer Pilates at The Body Lab. She is so excited to be joining TCS this year!
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Melissa L.Melissa has been a resident of Milton for 24 years, originally hailing from Massachusetts. She lives with her partner Ken, their daughter Caroline, and their two English Bulldogs, Georgia and Marlowe. With degrees in Early Education and Psychology, Melissa is passionate about working with children and is excited to be a part of their educational journey this year. Her favorite color is yellow, and she adores summer, especially beach time, which she considers her happy place. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys reading, crafting, watching sports, and spending quality time with her family. She looks forward to a fantastic year ahead, learning alongside your children and meeting everyone.
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