John Winthrop Staff

Administration

Marcia Lewis: 2005–Present; M.A., Infant and Toddler Behavior and Development, Wheelock College, Boston, MA; B.S., Psychology and Child Life Studies, Utica College of Syracuse University, Utica, NY; Marcia joined JWS in the Fall of 2005. Previously she worked at the Lotus Children’s Center for 15 years beginning as a Lead Teacher in the infant program, then working as the Assistant Director, and served as Director 1998–2005. Before working for Lotus, Marcia was an Infant Teacher and Coordinator for a Family Day Care System.

Amanda Wiehe: 2008–Present; M.Ed, Early Childhood Education, College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY; B.A., Theatre Arts, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA; Amanda joined JWS as Assistant Director in 2008. Previously she was a lead teaching artist at various theater programs throughout the U.S. including the New York State Theatre Institute and the Seattle Children’s Theater, where she also was the lead teacher of their C.A.S.T. Program (a preschool with a drama-based curriculum). She enjoys bringing her love of visual arts and creative dramatics instruction to the classrooms at JWS.

Mary McCune: 1987–Present; A.A., Child Development, Fisher College, Boston, MA; Mary began at JWS as a student intern from Fisher College in 1986, was hired out of the program, and has been with JWS since. She has taught in all of the classrooms, helped pilot the toddler program, was a member of the Board of Directors for 5 years, and also served as Assistant Director and Acting Director during her time here.

Sherry Batson: 2005–Present; B.S., Early Childhood Education, Wheelock College, Boston, MA; Sherry’s first introduction to JWS was as a student teacher through Wheelock College. She was subsequently hired out of that internship and worked in the preschool classroom for seven years. Sherry left JWS to raise a family and for 19 years she was the Director of the Carlisle Extended Day Program, eventually helping them start a preschool. She returned to JWS in 2005.

Deborah Ceccon: 2001–Present; B.A., Speech Communication, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA; Debbie has been in the Early Childhood Education Field since 1990 teaching infants, toddlers, and preschoolers including being a nanny, operating her own family child care business, consulting work with family child care, and being a mom. Both of her children (a son and daughter) attended JWS. In 2001, Debbie joined the staff at JWS.

Alexandra “Pandi” Sullivan: 2008–Present; B.S., Human Development & Education, Wheelock College, Boston, MA; Pandi graduated from Wheelock College with a BS in Early Childhood and a minor in Human Development. She enjoys travelling, skiing, camping, and baking and loves bringing these interests into the classroom. Pandi says, “I love being outdoors with the kids any chance I get!” She has competed in several triathlons and ran her first Boston Marathon in April, 2008.

Guerline Ulysse: 2002–Present; A.A., Early Childhood Education, Fisher College, Boston, MA; Guerline has been with JWS since 2002. She is currently enrolled in the BA/MA Education program at Lesley University. During the summers Guerline travels to different parts of the world to help underprivileged children and families. She enjoys using her imagination with children in the classroom. She says, “It gets really silly at times — I like it!”

Caitlin Harper: 2007–Present; B.S., Early Childhood Education, Lesley University, Cambridge, MA; Caitlin began at JWS in 2007 as the Preschool Extended Day teacher and now teaches in the younger preschool room. She brings her love of interior design and organization into the classroom and is always looking for new ways to approach the learning environment. She also enjoys sharing stories with the children about her travels throughout the world and using recycled materials to create artwork.

Sabrina Howard: 2008–Present; B.S., Early Childhood, Worcester State College, Worcester, MA; Sabrina graduated Magna Cum Laude from Worcester State College with a double major in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. She enjoys traveling and cooking. Sabrina says, “I love to laugh, so I try to have a classroom where the children can be silly and express themselves for who they are.”

Erin Considine: 1991-2001, 2006–Present; B.S., Early Childhood Education, Wheelock College, Boston, MA; Erin taught at JWS 1991-2001, then left to raise her two children. She returned in 2006 and says, “Coming back to teaching at JWS after four years at home with my children has made me a better mom.” She loves reading and cooking — both interests she incorporates into the classroom. Erin also enjoys going to the beach, playing tennis and riding bikes with her family.

Erin Whitney: 1999–Present; B.A., General Studies, University of Maine at Farmington; A.A., Early Childhood Education, University of Maine at Farmington; Erin grew up in Boxford, MA and currently lives in Newburyport. Before moving back to the North Shore, she lived in Boston for five years. She attended the University of Maine and received a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has worked with the preschool classroom at JWS since 1999. Outside of teaching, her interests include horseback riding and kayaking.

Jackie Schulte: 1974–Present; B.S., Early Childhood Education, Wheelock College, Boston, MA; A.A., Carroll School Orton-Gillingham Reading Program; Jackie began at JWS as a student teacher from Wheelock College. She was hired from that program and has been with us ever since. In her time here she has worked with all ages and currently circulates between the classrooms in the morning then leads the preschool extended day program. In 2006 she became a Reading Tutor through the Carroll School Orton-Gillingham Reading Program. One of her favorite activities is to bring her love of West African (Senegalese) drumming into the classrooms.