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](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/sonja-raymond.jpg?fit=1544%2C1930&ssl=1)
Sonja Raymond
Owner
sonja@appletreelc.comBA in Special Education and in Elementary Education, MA in Special Education, 25+years of experience
![Nicole Walker : Director](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/nicole-walker.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
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 : Codirector, After School](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/9I6A0465.jpg?fit=1606%2C2007&ssl=1)
Bill Minter
Codirector, After School
bill@appletreelc.comBA in English, 15+ years in Early Education, 10+ years in Middle School Education, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer
![Kendra McGuire : Codirector, After School](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/9I6A0508.jpg?fit=1666%2C2083&ssl=1)
Kendra McGuire
Codirector, After School
kendra@appletreelc.comBA in Outdoor Education and certificate in Nature-Based Early Childhood Education, 6+ years of experience
![Rhonda Lipsey : Director After Pre-school program, Teacher Preschool](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/rhonda-lipsey.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Rhonda Lipsey
Director After Pre-school program, Teacher Preschool
AA in Early Education, working towards a BA in Psychology, 10+ years of experience
Infants
![Nicole Wedge : Co-Lead Teacher, Infants](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9I6A0458.jpg?fit=1461%2C1826&ssl=1)
Nicole Wedge
Co-Lead Teacher, Infants
Associates Degree in Early Education, 8+ years in Early Childhood Care
![Sarah McManis : Co-Lead Teacher Infants](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/sarah-mcmanis.jpg?fit=1692%2C2115&ssl=1)
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](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/emmalynn-hight.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Emmalyn Hight
Assistant Teacher Infants
Fundamentals Early Education course and many college credits, 5+ years of experience
Toddler One & Toddler Two
![Kelsie Thibodeau : Teacher, Toddler One](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9I6A0485.jpg?fit=1485%2C1856&ssl=1)
Kelsie Thibodeau
Teacher, Toddler One
Working toward Associates degree in Early Education, 6+ years of experience.
![Melvina Fogg : Assistant Teacher, Toddler Two](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9I6A1691.jpg?fit=1664%2C2080&ssl=1)
Melvina Fogg
Assistant Teacher, Toddler Two
Working on GED, New to the field.
![Alison Parker : Assistant Teacher, Toddler One](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9I6A0433.jpg?fit=1698%2C2122&ssl=1)
Alison Parker
Assistant Teacher, Toddler One
Highschool Graduate working on Associates degree in Early Childhood Education with 4+years of experience.
![Ariel Corey : Co-Lead Teacher Toddler One](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5453-rotated.jpeg?fit=480%2C640&ssl=1)
Ariel Corey
Co-Lead Teacher Toddler One
AA in Early Education, 5+ Years of Experience
![Gabriella Simmons : Co-Lead Teacher, Toddler Two](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_2435-scaled-e1710274848400.jpeg?fit=1024%2C1395&ssl=1)
Gabriella Simmons
Co-Lead Teacher, Toddler Two
2+ Years Experience, BA in Psy and several Early Education Courses
![Brittany Menize : Assistant Teacher, Toddler Two](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_1142.jpg?fit=621%2C1104&ssl=1)
Brittany Menize
Assistant Teacher, Toddler Two
2+ years of Experience, Some college courses in ECE
![Ashelyn Burroughs : Assistant Teacher, Toddler One](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_5457-rotated.jpeg?fit=480%2C640&ssl=1)
Ashelyn Burroughs
Assistant Teacher, Toddler One
2+ Years of Experience, Some colleges courses in ECE
![Ann Alford : Lead Teacher, Toddler Two](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_2481-1-scaled-e1710523771148.jpg?fit=1194%2C1766&ssl=1)
Ann Alford
Lead Teacher, Toddler Two
Masters in Human Services Special Education, 9+ years of Experience
![Sherrie Therrien : Lead Teacher Toddler One](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/sherrie-therrien.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Sherrie Therrien
Lead Teacher Toddler One
BA in Early Education, 20+ years of experience
![Felicia Therrien : Assistant Toddler One](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/felicia-therrien.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Felicia Therrien
Assistant Toddler One
Working on AA in Early Education, 2+ years experience
![Kristin Moodie : Lead Teacher, Toddler Two](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kristin-moodie.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Kristin Moodie
Lead Teacher, Toddler Two
AA in Early Education and working towards BA in Human Services, 20+ years of experience
![Kacey Greene : One to One Aid, After School](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kacey-green.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Kacey Greene
One to One Aid, After School
BS in Therapeutic Recreation, 5+ years of experience
![Maliah Fitzgerald : Assistant Teacher Toddler two](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/9I6A0448.jpg?fit=1561%2C1951&ssl=1)
Maliah Fitzgerald
Assistant Teacher Toddler two
Working on AA in Early Education. 5+ years of experience.
Bridge Program
![Sheila Lussier : Teacher, Bridge Program](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9I6A0441.jpg?fit=1689%2C2111&ssl=1)
Sheila Lussier
Teacher, Bridge Program
Certificate in Early Childhood Education as a Lead Teacher, 5+ years teaching preschool, 20 years owner of home based childcare.
![Kari Austin : Lead Teacher Bridge Program](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kari-austin.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Kari Austin
Lead Teacher Bridge Program
AA equivalent in Early Education and Certificate in Early Education Global Implementation, 25+ years of experience.
Preschool Three & Preschool Four
![Sage Hansen : Assistant Teacher, Preschool Four](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9I6A0462.jpg?fit=1558%2C1948&ssl=1)
Sage Hansen
Assistant Teacher, Preschool Four
Working toward their Associates degree in Early Childhood Education with over 9 months of experience.
![Angela Dwyer : Teacher, Afterschool, Preschool One-on-one](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9I6A1558.jpg?fit=1500%2C1875&ssl=1)
Angela Dwyer
Teacher, Afterschool, Preschool One-on-one
Working on BA in Environmental Education. 10+years of experience in Afterschool Programs, Experiential Learning and Outdoor Education.
![Emily Holmes : Co-Lead Teacher, Preschool](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9I6A0479.jpg?fit=1658%2C2073&ssl=1)
Emily Holmes
Co-Lead Teacher, Preschool
BS in Social Work. 7+ years in Early Education and Behavioral Intervention
![Emily Geiler : Assistant Teacher, Preschool](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Emily-G.jpg?fit=772%2C881&ssl=1)
Emily Geiler
Assistant Teacher, Preschool
![Desirae Downing : One to One Aid, Substitute](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/desirae-downing.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Desirae Downing
One to One Aid, Substitute
Working on AA in Early Education, 2+ years experience
![Josie Fogg : Lead Teacher Preschool](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/josie-fogg.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Josie Fogg
Lead Teacher Preschool
BA in Education and a Teaching License in Early Education, 25+ years of experience
![Rhonda Lipsey : Director After Pre-school program, Teacher Preschool](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/rhonda-lipsey.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Rhonda Lipsey
Director After Pre-school program, Teacher Preschool
AA in Early Education, working towards a BA in Psychology, 10+ years of experience
![Jessica D’Adamo : Co-Lead Teacher, Preschool](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/jessica-dadamo.jpg?fit=1757%2C2196&ssl=1)
Jessica D’Adamo
Co-Lead Teacher, Preschool
BA in Early Education and a Teaching License with an endorsement in Early Education, 20+ years of experience
![Kathy Jones : Co-Lead Teacher, Preschool](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kathy-jones.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Kathy Jones
Co-Lead Teacher, Preschool
BA in Education, 35+ years of experience
![Hailey Livingstone : Co-Lead Teacher, Preschool](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/hailey-livingstone-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Hailey Livingstone
Co-Lead Teacher, Preschool
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](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/meghan-krueger.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Meghan Krueger
Co-Lead Teacher, Preschool
AA Liberal Arts, Working toward BA and Licensure with Early Ed. endorsement, 8+ years experience
After School
![Angela Dwyer : Teacher, Afterschool, Preschool One-on-one](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9I6A1558.jpg?fit=1500%2C1875&ssl=1)
Angela Dwyer
Teacher, Afterschool, Preschool One-on-one
Working on BA in Environmental Education. 10+years of experience in Afterschool Programs, Experiential Learning and Outdoor Education.
![Sabrina Orazietti : Assistant Teacher, Afterschool, Substitute](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9I6A0629.jpg?fit=1534%2C1917&ssl=1)
Sabrina Orazietti
Assistant Teacher, Afterschool, Substitute
Bachelor of Social Work, 3+ years of experience Early Education and Afterschool.
![Kacey Greene : One to One Aid, After School](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kacey-green.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Kacey Greene
One to One Aid, After School
BS in Therapeutic Recreation, 5+ years of experience
![Jamie Cousineau : Teacher, Afterschool Program](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-MES-0429Jamie.jpg?fit=1654%2C2068&ssl=1)
Jamie Cousineau
Teacher, Afterschool Program
BA in Psychology, Masters in Counseling and a Teaching License and 3+ years of experience
![Keira Walker : Teacher, Afterschool & Summer Camp Counselor](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/9I6A4015Keira.jpg?fit=1474%2C1843&ssl=1)
Keira Walker
Teacher, Afterschool & Summer Camp Counselor
College Freshman, 3+ years of experience
Substitutes
![Sabrina Orazietti : Assistant Teacher, Afterschool, Substitute](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/9I6A0629.jpg?fit=1534%2C1917&ssl=1)
Sabrina Orazietti
Assistant Teacher, Afterschool, Substitute
Bachelor of Social Work, 3+ years of experience Early Education and Afterschool.
![Cheryl Gaza : Substitute](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/9I6A0566.jpg?fit=1480%2C1850&ssl=1)
Cheryl Gaza
Substitute
20+ Years of experience AA in Early Education
![Desirae Downing : One to One Aid, Substitute](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/desirae-downing.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Desirae Downing
One to One Aid, Substitute
Working on AA in Early Education, 2+ years experience
![Mary Ann Hight : Substitue](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/mary-ann-hight.jpg?fit=1742%2C2177&ssl=1)
Mary Ann Hight
Substitue
BA and Masters in Education. 40+ years of experience.
![Molly Pease : Substitute](https://i0.wp.com/www.appletreelc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/9I6A4813.jpg?fit=1920%2C2400&ssl=1)
Molly Pease
Substitute
BA in Humanities Certificate of Librarianship, 15+ years of experience