Clapboardtree Nursery School

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Staff

Clapboardtree Nursery School is governed by a parent board. Day-to-day operations of the school are handled by the Director. Each teacher holds a college degree, is certified in CPR and First Aid, and is a certified Early Childhood Educator.

CNS Staff

Kris Blue - Director

Kris is serving her first year as Director but has been an assistant teacher and/or literacy specialist for CNS for 10 years. Kris’ previous employment includes teaching kindergarten in Westwood for 9 years. She has two master’s degrees in reading and children’s literature as well as a BA in Early Childhood Education.

Brita Gleason - Lead Teacher, morning class

Brita has been a lead teacher at CNS for 13 years. She has an additional 13 years experience as a preschool teacher and 3 years experience as a director. Brita has a BS in Education.

Nancy Isberg - Lead Teacher, afternoon class

Nancy has been a lead teacher at CNS for 8 years. Nancy has a BS in Education and an Associates in Early Childhood Education. She previously taught kindergarten.

Patty Regan - Teacher’s Aide

Patty has been working at CNS for 5 years. She assists the Director and teachers in a cooperative/team effort in carrying out the educational programs of the school.

Louise Sennott - Lead Teacher, morning class

Louise has been at CNS for 7 years. In addition, Louise owned and ran her own daycare for 8 years. She has a BS in Business and Fashion Merchandising.

Maura Vitiello - Teacher’s Aide, afternoon class

Maura has been at CNS for 2 years. She holds a BA in Elementary Education.

Deidre Wray - Lead Teacher, Treehouse class

Deidre has been at CNS for 9 years as a lead teacher and formerly the director. Deidre was involved with the Westwood Early Childhood Preschool Network and the Westwood Early Childhood Council for 9 years. She has a BS in Biology. She has various certifications from the Massachusetts Department of Education.