We are proud of our highly qualified staff. At least one teacher in each room has a degree in early childhood education or a related field. All of our staff continually participates in seminars and training to maintain and enhance their education, as well as to fulfill state requirement for licensed centers. All staff is CPR and First Aid Certified, mandated reporting, medication administration as well as challenging behaviors and advanced specialized services. Each classroom has at least two full time teachers. Our infant program and toddler rooms each have three teachers. The preschools have two full time teachers depending on the number of children in attendance. Occasionally substitute teachers will work with us. Most have degrees in early childhood education, related fields, or are working to obtain a degree.
Our childcare and preschool teachers develop weekly activity plans and organize child-centered and child-initiated curricula using a thematic and developmentally appropriate approach. This type of approach enhances learning by allowing children to make connections among various experiences during a school day. Our themes are integrated into many of our activities through art, dramatic play, snacks, songs, and finger play.
Owner & Directors

Sonja Raymond
Owner
sonja@appletreelc.comBA in Special Education and in Elementary Education, MA in Special Education, 25+years of experience

Nicole Walker
Director
nicole@appletreelc.comCompleted Childcare Apprenticeship Program, Directorship Credential Stages 1-3, AA in Early Education and BA in Business and Educational Management. 20+ years of experience.

Bill Minter
After School Codirector
bill@appletreelc.comBA in English, 15+ years in Early Ed, 10+ years in Middle School, Return Peace Corps Volunteer

Kendra McGuire
After School Codirector
kendra@appletreelc.comBA in Outdoor Education and certificate in Nature-Based Early Childhood Education, 6+ years of experience
Infants

Sarah McManis
Co-Lead Teacher Infants
AA in Early Education and an AA in Liberal studies, working towards a BA in Psychology 3+ years of experience.

Emmalyn Hight
Assistant Teacher Infants
Fundamentals Early Education course and many college credits, 5+ years of experience

Felicia Therrien
Assistant Teacher Infants
Working on AA in Early Education, 2+ years experience
Toddler One & Toddler Two

Sherrie Therrien
Co-Lead Teacher Toddler One
BA in Early Education, 20+ years of experience

Desirae Downing
Co-Lead Teacher Toddler One
Working on AA in Early Education, 2+ years experience

Kristin Moodie
Lead Teacher Toddler Two
AA in Early Education and working towards BA in Human Services, 20+ years of experience

Kristen Page
Teacher, Toddler One
College courses in Early Education, 15+ years experience
Bridge Program

Kari Austin
Lead Teacher Bridge Program
AA equivalent in Early Education and Certificate in Early Education Global Implementation, 25+ years of experience.

Lisa Tabor
Teacher Bridge Program
Career Ladder Level 2 Certificate, 30+ years of experience

Kacey Greene
1 on 1, Assistant Teacher Bridge Program
BS in Therapeutic Recreation, 5+ years of experience
Preschool Three & Preschool Four

Josie Fogg
Co-Lead Teacher Preschool Three
BA in Education and a Teaching License in Early Education, 25+ years of experience

Rhonda Lipsey
Co-Lead Teacher Preschool Three
AA in Early Education, working towards a BA in Psychology, 10+ years of experience

Jessica D’Adamo
Co-Lead Teacher Preschool Four
BA in Early Education and a Teaching License with an endorsement in Early Education, 20+ years of experience

Kathy Jones
Co-Lead Teacher Preschool Four
BA in Education, 35+ years of experience

Hailey Livingstone
Co-Lead Teacher Preschool Four
AA in Human Services, Completed Childcare Apprenticeship, working towards a BA in Early Education and 15+ years of experience

Meghan Krueger
Co-Lead Teacher Preschool Four
AA Liberal Arts, Working toward BA and Licensure with Early Ed. endorsement, 8+ years experience
After School

Jamie Cousineau
Teacher Afterschool Program
BA in Psychology, Masters in Counseling and a Teaching License and 3+ years of experience

Lauren Durivage
Assistant Teacher After School And Substitute
College courses in Early Education and Psychology, 4+ years of experience

Keira Walker
Assistant Teacher Afterschool & Summer Camp Counselor
Highschool Student, 2+ years of experience
Substitutes

Mary Ann Hight
Substitue
BA and Masters in Education. 40+ years of experience.

Molly Pease
Substitute
BA in Humanities and a Librarian degree in Early Literacy, 15+ years of experience