Our Staff
Mary Beth Sweeney
Director
Entered the field: 2001. Joined JWS: 2018.
B.A., Elementary Education, Loyola University Maryland
Nikki Kelly
Assistant Director
Entered the field: 2015. Joined JWS: 2017.
M.A. Child Study and Human Development, Tufts University
B.S., Psychology, Northeastern University
Mary M.
Co-teacher, Yellow Room, Younger Toddler
Entered the field: 1983. Joined JWS: 1987.
A.A., Child Development, Fisher College
Kati S.
Co-teacher, Yellow Room, Younger Toddler
Entered the field: 1993. Joined JWS: 2011.
B.S., Early Childhood Education and Psychology, Northeastern University
Alex S.
Co-teacher, Red Room, Older Toddler
Entered the field: 2016. Joined JWS: 2023.
M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, Hunter College
B.S., Psychology with Minor in Education, Clark University
Stefani T.
Co-teacher, Red Toom, Older Toddler
Entered the field: 2000. Joined JWS: 2024.
M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, Worcester State
B.S., Journalism, Texas A&M University
Ellen D.
Co-teacher, Green Room, Younger Pre-School
Entered the field: 1985. Joined JWS: 2011.
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Lesley University
B.A., English, Mount Holyoke College
Olivia B.
Co-teacher, Green Room, Younger Pre-School
Entered the field: 2016.
Joined JWS: 2018-2021, returned in 2023.
M.Ed., Early Childhood Education, Boston University
B.S., Psychology, Northeastern University
Erin C.
Co-teacher, Blue Room, Older Pre-School
Entered the field: 1991.
Joined JWS: 1991-2001, returned in 2006.
B.S., Early Childhood Education at Wheelock College
A.A., Early Childhood Education at Fisher College
Debbie C.
Co-teacher, Blue Room, Older Pre-School
Entered the field: 1990. Joined JWS: 2001.
B.A., Speech Communication at Boston College
Jackie S.
Pre-School Extended Day Teacher
Entered the field: 1974. Joined JWS: 1974.
B.S., Early Childhood Education, Wheelock College
A.A., Carroll School Orton-Gillingham Reading Program
Michelle O.
Toddler Extended Day Teacher
Entered the field: 2009. Joined JWS: 2021.
Studied at Bunker Hill Community College, UMass Boston, and Urban College of Boston
Elizabeth G.
Assistant Teacher
Entered the field: 2016. Joined JWS: 2017
B.S., Psychology, Northeastern University
Isabella P.
Office Manager
Entered the field: 2017. Joined JWS: 2020.
M.Litt., Publishing Studies, Stirling University
B.A., English Literature and Art History, Smith College
Our Consultants
Dr. Dorothy Richardson
PhD, IECMH-E®
Dr. Richardson is a Clinical and Developmental Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at UMass Chan Medical School, Director of the Early Relational Health Program in the Lifeline for Families Center, and Director of the UMass Chan Fellowship in Early Relational Health. Dr. Richardson has worked with young children and their families for over 30 years in a teaching, research, and clinical capacity. She has consulted to childcare settings both nationally and internationally and has worked closely with the John Winthrop School for 18 years, supporting teachers and families in cultivating growth promoting relationships and enriching home and school environments to promote every child’s optimal development. Dr. Richardson maintains a private consultation practice offering additional support to families for challenging parenting moments, offering integration between home and school recommendations – and guidance in navigating next school choices tailored to your individual child and family’s needs.
Tal Baz
MS, OTR/L
Tal has been practicing as a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist, supervisor, consultant and lecturer for more than thirty years. She works both nationally and internationally with families, clinicians, and school systems. Her special interests are in sensory-affective regulation, processing, and integration.