Our staff is deeply committed to children and to providing a nurturing and comfortable environment. All staff members meet monthly to plan and coordinate curriculum. The staff also participates in Early Childhood conferences and workshops. Every staff member is trained in CPR and First Aid. All teachers meet or exceed the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care requirements for teacher certification. Our staff is also able to draw upon their own experiences as parents themselves.
As the staff feels communication is of utmost importance, parents are welcome to meet at any time with the teachers and/or the director about any concerns or questions they may have.
We are extremely proud of our teaching staff. We have a very low staff turnover with many of our staff having been at WPS for 6-20+ years! Our teachers are the best and truly care about and enjoy working with young children.
Board of Directors
Anne Deardon - Director
Nancy Stobie - Treasurer
Susan Duran - Chairperson
Ann Czado - 3 Day AM Rep
Lynn Lamburn - 3 Day AM Rep
Carrie Fitzgerald - 3 Day AM Rep
Wendy Briggs - 3 Day AM Rep
Lanea Tripp - 2 Day AM Rep
Stacey Poehler - 2 Day AM Rep
Nathelie Nguyen - 2 Day AM Rep
Susanne Duato - 2 Day AM Rep
Carrie Fitzgerald - Fall Fives Rep
Anne Deardon
Anne has been at WPS since 1987, and has been Director since 1994. She has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Lesley College, and a Master's degree in Education from Rivier College. When not at WPS, she likes to visit her children, read, do puzzles, and do needlework.
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Louise Marinilli
Louise has been at WPS since 1996, and has been Assistant Director since 2002. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Reading from Salem State College. When not at WPS, she likes to read, swim and spend time at the beach in Maine, New Hampshire, and Cape Cod. She also enjoys traveling, music and theatre, and spending time with her family.
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Nicole Harding
Nicole has been at WPS since 2009. She has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from UMASS Amherst, and a Master's degree in Special Education from Fitchburg State College. When not at WPS, she likes to golf, run, and spend time with her family.
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Andrea Pickersgill
Andrea has been at WPS since 2008. She has a Bachelor's degree in both Spanish and Psychology from Boston College, and her Teacher Certification from the University of Michigan. When not at WPS, she likes to play tennis and soccer. She also enjoys reading, being a Girl Scout Leader, and being the co-manager for Colonial's Broadway Blades.
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Dale Kierner
Dale has been at WPS since 1986. She has a Bachelor's degree in Education from Rowan University and studied Preschool at Kean College. When not at WPS, she likes to read, garden, travel, and spend time with her grandchildren.
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Nancy Stobie
Nancy has been at WPS since 2000. She has a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Northeastern University and has taken many courses in the early education area. When not at WPS, she likes to ski, garden, fish, walk on the beach, and travel with her family.
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Paula Kinnunen
Paula has been at WPS since 1990. She has a Master's degree in Reading and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Fitchburg State College. When not at WPS, she likes to sing, garden, and read.
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Jenn Buliszak
Jenn has been at WPS since 2010. She has a Master's degree in Library Science from SUNY Albany and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Southern Maine. When not at WPS, she enjoys family activities, photography, reading, and traveling.
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Sandra Kilday
Sandra started at WPS in 2002. She worked for the Westford Public Schools for a couple years, and then returned to WPS in 2008. She has a Bachelor's degree from Salem State College.
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Natalie Martinec
Natalie has been at WPS since 2002. She has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Rivier College.
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Krysten Oakleaf
Krysten has been at WPS since 2008. She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UMASS Lowell. When not at WPS, she likes to read and spend time with her family.
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Andrea McCarthy
Andrea joined WPS in 2011. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Fitchburg State. When not at school, she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family.
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