expert faculty

Lesley Ellis teachers are here because they love this school and the children they teach. They, like their students, are part of something bigger and are always working together to move the school forward—to do things better. Nothing is ever stagnant for LES teachers. They have all made the decision to be not only teachers, but to be Lesley Ellis teachers.

Lesley Ellis School’s history as a lab school for Lesley University is reflected in the faculty’s openness to innovation and commitment to professional development and growth. They develop new curricula, speak at conferences and are invited to share their expertise with other educators. Approximately 70% of LES teachers have earned advanced degrees, and almost 90% have five or more years of experience in the LES classroom.

Lesley Ellis teachers are experts at teaching their age group, and their developmental approach assures that children acquire the solid foundational knowledge base as well as the social and emotional skills they need to succeed.

Maija Alksnitis B.A. Wheaton College M.Ed., Lesley University

Robin Alperin B.S. Ithaca College MAT-C, Rhode Island College Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Deanne Benson Head of School B.A North Park College M.Ed. Lesley University

Brian Binkowski Elementary / Middle School Specialist B.A. Boston College

 

Tiffany Bradlee Transitional Kindergarten B.A. Connecticut College

Patrick Bradley PreKindergarten B.A. Ithaca College M.Sc. University of Edinburgh

Denise Cadiero Grades 1 & 2 B.S. Lasell College M.Ed. Lesley University

Mary Cannon Preschool Assistant B.S. Saint Michel’s College

 

Charles Claus Middle School Math / Science B.S. Pennsylvania State University

Emily Cooperman Preschool B.A. Tufts University M.A. Tufts University

Rebecca Craik Physical Education/In-House Substitute Teacher B.S. University of Gloucestershire M.A. Lesley University

Todd Cutrona Grades 3 & 4 M.F.A. Columbia University in the City of New York M.A.T. Rhode Island College

 

Paul Egan 1:1 Aide B.A. Suffolk University

Vicki Frusciante Grades 3 & 4 B.A. State University of New York at New Paltz M.A. Manhattanville College

Amy Hass Learning Specialist B.A. Mount Holyoke College M.Ed., C.A.E.S., Boston College

Katherine James Makerspace B.A. Brown University, MIT M.S. MIT M.Ed. Harvard University

 

Jeanette Keller Auxiliary Programs Director

Jennifer Klein PreKindergarten B.A. Boston College M.Ed. Boston College

Robert Lesley Music Ed. S. Worcester State University M.Ed. Worcester State University BME UMass Lowell

Patricia Lewis Transitional Kindergarten B.A. Lesley University M.Ed. Lesley University

 

Alexandra Macfarlane Kindergarten B.A. Merrimack College

Cristina Martinez Spanish B.A. Deusto University (Spain) M.Ed. Comillas University (Spain)

Tricia Moran Director of Admission B.S. Lesley University M.Ed. Lesley University

Ashley Moulton Grades 1 & 2 B.A. Missouri Southern State University M.Ed., Saint Mary’s University

 

Margaret Muirhead Librarian B.A. Cornell University M.F.A. University of North Caroline at Greensboro

Liam Nolan Kindergarten B.A. University of California, Santa Cruz M.S. Wheelock College

Anne Norris Middle School Program Director / Secondary School Advisor B.A. Hobart and William Smith Colleges M.Ed. Lesley University

Cha O’Connell Art MIT Mass College of Art & Design

 

Michel Ohly Grades 7 & 8 / Math M.E.M. Yale University B.S. Williams College

Carol Pollack Office Administrator B.A. Bentley University

Barbara Quoos Grades 1 & 2 B.S. Clark University M.A. Lesley University

Allison Raynor Advancement Coordinator B.A. Emerson College

 

Patrick Richards Facilities Manager

Emily Roos In-House Substitute Teacher BMus Indiana University

Heidi Ross Literacy Specialist B.S. Salem State University M.Ed. Lesley University

Ann Scalley Preschool B.A. Manhattanville College M.S. Wheelock College

Rebecca Shedd Preschool B.A. Lesley University

Robert Smithney Theater Arts / Middle School Teacher B.A. Boston College

Sylvia Stevens Grades 3 & 4 B.A. Simmons College M.A. Simmons College

Andy Stratford Grades 5 & 6 / Humanities Diploma of Teaching Sydney University, Australia

 

Natalie Sullivan PreKindergarten M.S. Fordham University B.S. Salem State University

Kelsey Thoma Nurse B.S. East Carolina University College of Nursing

Mariya Timkovsky Grades 7 & 8 English / Middle School Literacy BA Brandeis University M.Ed. Lesley University

Sandra Torello Spanish M.S. University of Buenos Aires Ph.D. University of Buenos Aires

 

Pilar Tucker School Counselor B.A. Spelman College M.A. Boston University School of Medicine

Max Utter Grade 5 & 6 Homeroom / Math / Science B.S. Bates College

Sara West Grades 3 & 4 B.S. Art Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison M.Ed. Lesley University

Jennifer Young Elementary Program Director B.A. Tufts University M.Ed. Lesley University