Our work is about one thing above all else – the individual development of your child. Children’s Own School’s hiring process, supervision cycle, and on-going professional development is designed to ensure our teachers meet our high educational standards.
Carrie Baker
Purple Room Assistant Teacher
- BA: Plymouth State University, Psychology and Child Studies
- With COS since 2018
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “It is amazing to see children grow and develop over multiple years in one classroom—especially the values of respect for self and others, which is truly what brought me to COS.”
Kim Brennan
After-school Lead Teacher and Floating Teacher
- BA: College of the Holy Cross, History and Political Science; Juris Doctorate: Suffolk University; EEC Lead Teacher Preschool Certified
- With COS since 2022
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “I very much appreciate the Montessori emphasis on grace and courtesy. Our world benefits from everyone learning these lessons.”
Lisa Capobianco
Office Manager
- With COS since 2011
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “Montessori focuses on meeting children where they are while fostering independence and a love for learning. Watching children thrive and develop at their own pace is deeply rewarding.”
Jennifer Choe
Music Teacher
- MM: Indiana University, Piano Performance; BA: Tufts University, Music and Biology
- With COS since 2021
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “It’s hard to pick just one thing! I love that in Montessori children are allowed to work at their own pace. I also love that the children are really shown how to be their best selves (caring, kind, respectful, responsible, etc.).”
Kathleen Daily
Green Room Lead Teacher
- Bio coming soon
Samantha Eaton
Orange Room Assistant Teacher
- BFA: Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Art Education
- With COS since 2019
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “Watching children learn, change, and grow from when they start through the kindergarten year–and even from the beginning of one year to the end!”
Katie Giordano
Green Room Assistant Teacher
- IMC Montessori Early Childhood Associate Certificate: Center for Guided Montessori Studies; EEC Lead Teacher Preschool Certified
- With COS since 2004
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “The philosophy has taught me a life-changing skill: the control of oneself. Beholding the sparkle in a child’s eyes as they complete a task independently is a truly magical experience.”
Maria Henehan
Director
- BA: Regis College; MEd: Emmanuel College; EEC Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Director II certified; AMI Montessori Administrators Certificate; IMSE Orton-Gillingham Training
- With COS since 2022
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “It allows each child to grow and develop at an individual pace, inspiring curiosity that leads to a lifetime love of learning.”
Tayla Killoren
Yellow Room Assistant Teacher
- AMS Assistant Teacher Training: Wellan Institute; EEC Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler (pending); Positive Discipline, Practical Life in the Montessori Toddler Environment Certificates: Trillium Montessori
- With COS since 2022
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “Montessori education allows children to learn independently at their own pace and gives them the freedom to choose how they would like to learn each day. I love that I am able to assist the children in their journey of learning and discovery!”
Marisol Marquez Rabazo
Purple Room Lead Teacher
- BA: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, English Philology; Photography Degree: Limerick Senior College; AMI 0-3 Assistant Certification: Maria Montessori Education Foundation; AMI Primary Assistant Certification: Montessori Training Center Northeast; AMI Primary Diploma: Rising Tide Montessori
- With COS since 2021
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “One of the aspects of the Montessori approach that I find most appealing is its emphasis on fostering independence and self-directed learning as well as its focus in following the child’s unique interests based on their developmental stages.”
Emily Navarro
Literacy Director
- BA: Lehigh University, English; MEd: The University of Notre Dame; AMI Foundations Certificate: Montessori CH Switzerland; AMI 3-6 Diploma: Montessori Training Center Northeast (pending); IMSE Orton-Gillingham Training
- With COS since 2023
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “Because the entire method and environment is designed around the child at this specific stage of development, I love that we can work alongside children to help them each become the best, most capable versions of who they already are.”
Yvette Rivera
Floating Teacher
- EEC Teacher Certified
- With COS since 2024
- One thing she loves about Montessori is: “It’s amazing to see how the environment and materials support children’s development.”
Nina Romao
Yellow Room Lead Teacher
- AMI 0-3 Diploma: Montessori Training Center Northeast; EEC Infant/Toddler Certified
- With COS since 2022
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “The balance between each child’s freedom to choose what they want to work with and responsibility for their actions.”
Caroline Tortora
Vermillion Room Lead Teacher
- BA: Roger Williams University, Educational Studies with a focus in Montessori; AMI 3-6 Diploma: Montessori Training Center Northeast
- With COS since 2020
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “The beautiful materials give every child an opportunity for visual, hands-on learning.”
Veena Varma
After-school Teacher and Floating Teacher
- BA: Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, English and Political Science; EEC Lead Teacher Infant/Toddler and Preschool Certified; AMS Assistant Teacher Training: Wellan Institute
- With COS since 2023
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “I love to see the children learn and grow in COS’s friendly and happy environment.”
Caitlin Wight
Vermillion Room Assistant Teacher
- BA: Azusa Pacific University, Teacher Preparation; MSEd: Simmons College, Moderate Disabilities
- With COS since 2023
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “It fosters a child’s independence and their love for learning.”
Jodie Wilde
Green Room Assistant Teacher
- 16 years of education experience
- With COS since 2024
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “The slower pace, without the adult-imposed rush, gives children a sense of independence and confidence.”
Zoey Zhan
Orange Room Lead Teacher
- BA: Jiangxi Normal University, Education Administration; MEd: Gordon College, Early Childhood Education; AMS Early Childhood Teacher Certificate: New England Montessori Teacher Education Center; EEC Lead Teacher Certified
- With COS since 2019
- One thing she loves about Montessori: “We deeply engage children in external activities that capture their interest and encourage them to unleash their full potential.”
(invisible) Senior Leadership Team
| Title | Name | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Mrs J. McQuaid | BSc (Hons) |
| Vice Principal | Mrs S. Monk | BEd |
| Vice Principal | Mr S. McGuinness | BSc (Hons), NPQH, PGDip (Ed) |
| Chief Operating Officer — School’s Multi-Academy Trust | Mr S. Beeson | BA (Hons), FCCA |
| Assistant Vice Principal | Mr D. Bannister | BA (Hons) |
| Head of Sixth Form | Miss J. Armstrong | BSc (Hons) |
| Assistant Vice Principal | Mr N. Giles | BEc, MA |