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Jennifer Eddington – Principal

I have been in education for 25 years and have only worked in Boston. I have been a 5th-grade teacher, math coach, instructional coach, and assistant principal. I completed my…

Antonietta Brownell – Inclusion Class

I have a Master’s Degree from Northeastern University and have been teaching in Boston for 22 years. I hold a license in Early Childhood, Elementary Childhood, ESL, and Special Needs…

Florence Donarus – Paraprofessional

I have been a teacher for 2 years in BPS. I worked in Social work as a case manager for many years. I enjoy working with young kids and enjoy my role with the K0/K1 students. I have…

Kim McPhillips – Early Childhood Teacher

I have been teaching in Boston Public Schools for over 20 years and landed my DREAM JOB teaching children ages 3-5. I love the enthusiasm and the joy of teaching the very youngest…

Lisa Berlucchi – Paraprofessional

I have been at the Conley for 7 years. Before that, I ran a private preschool in Milton MA as the lead teacher and assistant director. I was also at the Sumner for 6 years in the 4th/5th…

Natacha Diaz – Paraprofessional

I have been teaching for the past 25 years. I was the lead teacher for ABCD HeadStart and transitioned to BPS as a paraprofessional. I am ABA trained and specialize in Applied Behavior…

Rochelle Perry-Craft – Inclusion Teacher

I have been teaching in Boston Public Schools for over 20 years. I have taught Kindergarten, 2nd, and 3rd grades. I am a mother of three children: Dorien, Morgan, and Jayden. I love to…

Valerie Ledoux – Paraprofessional

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology from Bridgewater State College. After graduating, I taught Kindergarten for six years at a private school…

Yonette Lacet – Paraprofessional

My name is Ms. Lacet and I love kindergarten. I am married and have one adult son and a niece I am raising that is thirteen years old. I love spending time with my family, especially…

Natacha Diaz – Paraprofessional

I have been teaching for the past 25 years. I was the lead teacher for ABCD HeadStart and transitioned to BPS as a paraprofessional. I am ABA trained and specialize in Applied Behavior…

Shannon Gillespie – Inclusion Teacher

I have been teaching for 25 years, 20 of them have been in the Boston Public Schools. I have taught Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st grade. I am a mother of a little girl named Cara…

Angela Johnson – Paraprofessional

I have been a paraprofessional for the last 25 years. I have expertise in ABA techniques and have been trained and fully implemented it in my current role. I love to travel, and I have…

Danielle Jones – Special Education

I’ve worked in Boston Public Schools for 12 years, solely working with students with special needs. I graduated with a BA in Education and Psychology from Johnson C Smith University…

Mollie Van Deusen – Teacher

I started my teaching career out in San Diego as a preschool teacher and then moved back to Boston and have been teaching at The Conley for 20 years. I began teaching at The Conley…

Angela Johnson – Paraprofessional

I have been a paraprofessional for the last 25 years. I have expertise in ABA techniques and have been trained and fully implemented it in my current role. I love to travel, and I have…

Danielle Jones – Special Education

I’ve worked in Boston Public Schools for 12 years, solely working with students with special needs. I graduated with a BA in Education and Psychology from Johnson C Smith University…

Faith Nery – Inclusion Teacher

I have been teaching for more than 20 years. I went to Graduate School at Wheelock College in Fenway (now part of Boston University), and I am licensed to teach in General Education…

Janet Holmes – Paraprofessional

I have worked for BPS for 10 years. Starting as a lunch monitor, I then decided to get my certification as a para. What I love to do most is spend time with my husband and two boys…

Jennifer Sheehan – Teacher

This is my 20th year teaching in Boston. I started working as an accountant for Ernst & Young after graduating from Boston University’s School of Management. After three years of…

Tedi George – Special Education

This is my second year teaching here at BPS. I have been teaching special education for 16 years. I have taught high school, middle school, and elementary grades in special education…

Tedi George – Special Education

This is my second year teaching here at BPS. I have been teaching special education for 16 years. I have taught high school, middle school, and elementary grades in special education…

Carlos Santiago – Paraprofessional

I have been working with the youth for about 15+ years. I began mentoring teenagers while in college. I transitioned that work to after-school programs. This is my 5th year with BPS…

Nia Reid-Patterson – Teacher

I have been teaching in public schools for 11 years and private schools for 4 years. This is my second year at The Conley. I’ve taught preschool, 3rd grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, and 9th…

Tedi George – Special Education

This is my second year teaching here at BPS. I have been teaching special education for 16 years. I have taught high school, middle school, and elementary grades in special education…

Bridget Devine – ABA Specialist

I have been working in ABA for 6 years and have been at the Conley since 2020. I love working with all of the students here in different grades and different settings, either within the…

Colleen Wiggins – School Nurse

I began my career as a nurse at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. I loved the community and worked there for around 8 years. While working there, I received my Master’s…

Hilary Blair – Visual Art Teacher

I love art, and I love teaching; put it together, and I’m living my dream! I am a licensed visual art teacher who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in fine art, a Master’s Degree in elementary…

Kevin Collins “Coach” – Physical Education

This is my second year teaching Physical Education for Boston Public Schools. I have worked with youth for close to 10 years, both for the YMCA and BPS. I earned my degree in Exercise…

Kimberly Orchard – Psychologist

This is my 7th year as a school psychologist. Prior to working for Boston Public Schools, I attended graduate school and worked in New Jersey for 2 years. Over the years in Boston…

Lisa Cabrera – ESL Teacher

I earned my Master’s Degree in Elementary Education at Wheelock College. In addition, I hold licenses in Moderate disabilities and ESL, and I am a Wilson-certified dyslexia practitioner…

Michelle Faria-Davis – Inclusion Specialist

My time at The Conley began in 1967 as a K2 student. My three sons all attended The Conley, and I still reside in the neighborhood. I started as a parent volunteer and began my career…

Priscilla Higuera-Valentine – ESL Teacher

Bilingual Educator with over 20 years of experience in BPS. I earned my Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College.

Sabrina Dely – Family Liaison

I have been working with youth and families for 8 years and have been a Family Liaison for two years now. Working in this position has allowed me to engage and connect with families…

Sarah Colella – Science Specialist

I have a Master’s Degree from Northeastern University and have been teaching in Boston for 22 years. I hold a license in Early Childhood, Elementary Childhood, ESL, and Special Needs…

Taryn Marino – School Social Worker

I have been working with youth and families in Boston for the past 20+ years in a variety of capacities, including outpatient therapist, case manager, in-home family therapist, and even…

Zoe Rodriguez – Nurse

This is my first year at the Conley and my first time in the role of school nurse! I have worked as an inpatient hospital nurse and outpatient nurse, but I’m very excited to be back…