Ms. Maryann Landry is the Owner and Executive Director of Pre-School Playmates. Formerly a first grade teacher, Ms. Landry started her first school in 1980 and now operates schools in Hingham, Abington and Bridgewater. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day management of the programs Ms. Landry is also responsible for developing the curriculum, supervising and training the staff and acts as the primary contact point for parents and the community. Ms. Landry has 3 children and she lives in Duxbury, MA..
Mrs. Ellen Green is the school’s Director and joined Pre-School Playmates in 2011. Mrs. Green has worked with preschool aged children for over 30 years and has had many years of experience as a preschool Director. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and Psychology from Emmanuel College and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Child Development from Wheelock College. Mrs. Green enjoys spending time with the children, speaking with the parents and assisting the teachers at Pre-School Playmates with curriculum ideas. She is married, has one son, lives in Scituate and is a yoga enthusiast!
Mrs. Kathy Letterio is the Lead Teacher in our 3 year old classroom and has been with Pre-School Playmates since it opened in 2008. Mrs. L holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Providence College and been a preschool teacher since 2005. She loves working with children and enjoys nothing more than making them laugh! Mrs. L has 2 children of her own and lives in Bridgewater.
Ms. Nicole Landry is the Lead Teacher in the Junior Kindergarten classroom and has been with Pre-School Playmates since 2004. She has been a Lead Teacher since 2009. Ms. Landry has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology from Keene State College. She loves teaching the children pre-reading and basic math skills to help them be ready to head off to kindergarten. She lives in Quincy and is an avid hockey fan!
Mrs. Michelle Mendonca is a Lead Teacher in our 4 year old classroom and joined Pre-School Playmates when we opened in 2008. She has studied Early Childhood Education and Liberal Arts at Massasoit Community College and is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care as a Lead Teacher. Mrs. M worked in the Randolph Public School system for 13 years before leaving to raise her family. She is married with 5 children of her own and enjoys working with children of all ages, especially preschoolers!
Mrs. Colleen Lothrop is the Lead Teacher in our 3 year old classroom and has been at Pre-School Playmates since 2008. She holds a degree in Accounting and is Director qualified. Mrs. Lothrop has worked with children for over 20 years and looks forward to seeing her preschoolers every day! She was an Assistant Director at a preschool before she made the decision to stay home with her two sons. She is married and lives in Bridgewater.
Mrs. Susan Connors is a Teacher in both the 3 year old and 4 year old classrooms and joined Pre-School Playmates in 2008. Prior to joining the school she worked in a preschool in Middleboro for 18 years where she had her own classroom. Mrs. Connors loves the time she spend with the children and is committed to making their day warm and happy. Mrs. Connors is married with three adult children and lives in Middleboro.
Mrs. Jacqui Roszel is a Teacher in our Junior Kindergarten classroom and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bridgewater State University where she studied Fine Arts, Dance and Education. Mrs. Roszel spent 13 years working in Boston as a jewelry designer and marketing manager. After she had her third child she spent several years as a full time mother and joined Pre-School Playmates in 2008. Mrs. Roszel loves combining her two favorite passions – children and art!
Ms. Jenna Pieper is a Teacher in Mrs. Mendonca’s 4 year old classroom and joined Pre-School Playmates in 2011. Ms. Pieper has a Bachelor’s Degree is Early Childhood Education and Integrated Liberal Studies from Curry College. While at Curry Ms. Pieper spent time in various teaching situations from preschool to second grade. She lives in Bridgewater and enjoys riding horses and being with her family.
Mrs. Susan Kramer is a Teacher in our 3 year old classroom and has been at Pre-School Playmates since 2011. She has a degree in Elementary Education from Fitchburg State College and began her teaching career at the Harvard Busines School preschool where she worked for 7 years. Mrs. Kramer also taught elementary school before staying home to raise her 4 boys. She lives in Bridgewater and enjoys watching her boys play hockey.
Ms. Brittney Adamo is a Teacher in Mrs. L’s 3 year old classroom and has been at Pre-School Playmates since 2008. Ms. Brittney received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Massasoit Community College and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree at Bridgewater State University in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Psychology. She lives in Abington and enjoys spending time with her four younger siblings.