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Staff
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Executive Director: Allegra Taylor
Allegra has been working in the field of early childhood for 15+ years as a teacher, mentor, director, parent educator, and consultant. Allegra strives to support children, families, and teachers to feel successful during the often challenging times of early childhood.
Allegra holds a Master's degree in Child Development from Tufts University and a bachelor's degree in Child Studies and Psychology from Bennington College. Allegra lives in Cambridge with her husband and her cat, Arthur.
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Administrative Coordinator: Alaya Ayala
Alaya currently lives in Woburn with her fiancé and her two cats, Ember and Pepperoni. She has a B.A. in Folklore and Mythology from Harvard University, where she specialized in Latin American folklore and traditions. She has a diverse background in administration, sales, customer service, and event management.
"Magic in storytelling has always had a huge influence on how I perceive the world. I have a deep interest in the intersection between storytelling and learning in communities, and I look forward to exploring this interest at CCL!"
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Special Projects Coordinators
Malory Wade
Laurie Konevich
Teachers
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Pink Room
Lee Morrisette, Teacher, Director Designee
Kelsey MacNeill, Teacher
Tae Lyoung Cho, Teacher
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Green Room
Alyssa Swander, Teacher
Diana Joniaux, Teacher
Sydney Page, Teacher
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Yellow Room
Clare Johnson, Teacher
Qian Wang, Teacher
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Blue Room
Jaclyn Pencala, Teacher, Project Coordinator
Kathleen Desrosiers, Teacher
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Purple Room
Sarah Boleski, Teacher, New Teacher Mentor
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Rainbow Room
Renée Buddington, Teacher, Event Coordinator
Victoria Sowle, Teacher
Amy MacDonald, Teacher
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All School Teachers
Preeti Nema, All School Teacher
Kate Heraliuk, All School Teacher
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Teacher Aides
The Children's Center of Lexington employs Lexington High School students with an interest in learning more about Early Childhood Education throughout the year as afternoon classroom aides.
Professional Development
At CCL, our teachers participate in monthly staff meetings throughout the school year to continually refine their understanding of developmentally appropriate practices. This year, our dedicated staff has embraced the Complimentary Curriculum Approach, actively integrating this innovative learning method into their classrooms.
To further support our educators, CCL hosts bi-annual Professional Development days, ensuring our team stays at the forefront of early childhood education. Additionally, CCL closes during the last week of August for an intensive week of professional development and staff training, reaffirming our commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
Employment
The Children's Center of Lexington strives to provide high-quality education and childcare for young children in a community-based program that encourages and supports diversity.
Our teachers and staff are the foundation of our center. We pride ourselves on the retention of our staff, several of whom have worked at CCL for decades. Our teachers are highly educated with Associates, Bachelors and Masters Degrees. All classroom teachers are certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and are certified in first aid and CPR.
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