Odyssey Day School : Teacher Bios

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	Lori Conway, Head of School loric@odysseydayschool.org Lori holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia, as well as an M.Ed. and an Ed.S. in School Psychology from the College of William and Mary. Lori has worked as a school psychologist in a variety of public schools in Virginia and Massachusetts, served on the Admissions Committee at M.I.T. for three years, and most recently served for the past seven years as Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at The Fenn School in Concord, MA. She joined Odyssey Day School in 2008.
	Kimberly Sovie, Assistant Head, Business Manager, Grade 7-8 Teacher kimms@odysseydayschool.org Kimm holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography from Salem State, a M.A. in Teaching from Tufts. She is certified as a middle school math teacher and as an E.E.C. Program Director. She joined the Odyssey staff in 1995. Her two daughters attended Odyssey and three of her grandchildren are currently Odyssey Day School students.
	Margaret Douglas, Director of Admissions and the Academic Program margaretd@odysseydayschool.org Margaret holds a B.A. from Kenyon College and an M.S. in Elementary Education from Wheelock. Margaret has many years of teaching experience at various grade levels. She joined the Odyssey staff in 1995. Her daughter attends Odyssey Day School.
	Kerry Ickes, Director of the Early Childhood Program, Preschool Head Teacher kerryi@odysseydayschool.org Kerry is a Salem State College graduate in Educational Studies/Early Childhood. She has extensive experience working with children of various ages and meets Department of Early Education and Care requirements as an infant/toddler lead teacher, lead preschool teacher and director. Kerry joined the Odyssey Day School staff in 1997. Her daughter is an Odyssey Day School student.

	Karen Bailey, Toddler Head Teacher karenb@odysseydayschool.org Karen is a former family day care provider, and has worked as a teacher for over ten years. She has studied child development at Middlesex Community College.
	Janet Barrineau, Assistant Teacher janetb@odysseydayschool.org Janet has studied early childhood education at Bunker Hill Community College. She has many years of teaching experience in all early childhood classrooms from Infant/Toddler through kindergarten. Janet joined the Odyssey Day School staff in 1997.
	Molly Barrineau, Teacher Aide mollyb@odysseydayschool.org Molly is an aide in our after school program and is currently a student at Stoneham High School.
	Fernanda Bevilacqua-Galluzzo, Spanish Teacher fernandab@odysseydayschool.org Fernanda was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in elementary school education. She has been teaching children of all ages for the last 15 years. During the past 6 years she has been working as a Spanish teacher in various schools in the North Shore area, and joined the Odyssey Day School staff in 2008.
	Brian Carpenter, P.E. & Life Skills Teacher, After-School Coordinator brianc@odysseydayschool.org Brian is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a B.S. in Recreation Management. He joined Odyssey in 2008 after working in the Bounders Program at The Carroll School in Lincoln, MA.
	Gail Cucurullo, Administrative Assistant gailc@odysseydayschool.org Gail has studied child psychology at Bunker Hill Community College. She worked in a variety of preschools and business offices before joining Odyssey in 2008.
	Jill DeVento, After-School Teacher jilld@odysseydayschool.org Jill is currently working on her Master’s degree in Education at Salem State College. She holds a B.A. in Music from Berklee College of Music. She is a paraprofessional in the Melrose public school system, and joined the staff at Odyssey in 2008.
	Patricia Egan, Grade 1-2 Head Teacher pate@odysseydayschool.org Pat has a bachelors degree from Merrimack College with additional course work from Salem State. She has experience as a preschool, special education, and elementary grade teacher. Pat has been on the Odyssey staff since 1999.
	Jennifer Goldenberg, Assistant Teacher jenniferg@odysseydayschool.org Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Fitchburg State College. Her two children attend Odyssey Day School and she joined the Odyssey Day School staff in 2006.
	Janice Gulbicki, Grade 5-6 Head Teacher janiceg@odysseydayschool.org Janice has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in Public Health from Tufts University. She worked for many years in the information technology area and as a middle school math tutor. Two of her children attend Odyssey Day School.
	Michele Harrington, Assistant Teacher micheleh@odysseydayschool.org Michele holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Endicott College. She has been working in early childhood education programs for two years, and joined the Odyssey Day School staff in 2008.
	Debbie Loguidice, Assistant Teacher debbiel@odysseydayschool.org Debbie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Salem State College. She has worked with young children for six years and joined the Odyssey staff in 2008. Her daughter attends Odyssey Day School.
	Kim MacDonald, Toddler/Preschool Head Teacher kimm@odysseydayschool.org Kim is a graduate of Salem State College with a degree in Educational Studies/Early Childhood. She has worked as a teacher with children of various ages.
	Mitra Maxey, After School Teacher Mitra received her qualifications as a preschool teacher at Northern Essex Community College, where she is working towards her Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She worked for three years at Waltham Childcare Center with infants, toddlers, and pre-K children before joining Odyssey Day School in 2008.
	Jamie McDonough, Art Teacher jamiem@odysseydayschool.org Jamie holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Massachusetts College of Art. She came to Odyssey in 2008, and continues to teach and oversee the visual arts curriculum at Creative Arts in Reading, MA.
	Ann Marie Murphy, Assistant Teacher annmariem@odysseydayschool.org Ann Marie attended Massachusetts Bay Community College. She has many years of experience working with children, and has a special interest in crafts.
	Valerie O’Brien, Assistant Teacher valo@odysseydayschool.org Valerie attended the Suffolk University and New England School of Art and Design. She is currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Education degree program. Her two daughters attend Odyssey.
	Annie Orlando, Teacher Aide annieo@odysseydayschool.org Annie is currently a student at Salem State College majoring in Early Childhood Education. She has been working at Odyssey since 2007.
	Karen Orlando, Kindergarten Head Teacher kareno@odysseydayschool.org Karen holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Physical Education from Salem State College. She has worked as an elementary classroom teacher, assistant teacher and physical education teacher. Karen joined the Odyssey Day School staff in 2005.
	Renee O'Toole, Assistant Teacher reneeo@odysseydayschool.org In addition to her business school background, Renee has many years of experience as an assistant teacher and teacher aide. She has been an Odyssey staff member since 2001.
	Scott Robertson, Bookkeeper scottr@odysseydayschool.org Scott joined the Odyssey staff in 2009 and is working in the Business Office. He is currently a Controller at AvidaMed, and teaches QuickBooks at Northeast Metropolitan Technical School in Wakefield. Scott received his BS in Business Administration from Suffolk University, and his MS in Management from Emmanuel College.
	Mirna Saad, Teacher Aide mirnas@odysseydayschool.org Mirna has worked with children of various ages for many years. She joined the Odyssey Day School staff in 2004.
	Susan Sabbatelli, Preschool Head Teacher susans@odysseydayschool.org Susan holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Salem State College. She has extensive experience working with children of various ages and meets the Department of Education Certification for Early Childhood Education.
	Lisa Samulonis, Assistant Teacher lisas@odysseydayschool.org Lisa has worked with young children for many years. Lisa has been on the staff since 1995. Her son attends Odyssey Day School.
	Katie Sletterink, Teacher Aide katies@odysseydayschool.org Katie is an aide in our After School Program and is currently a student at Wakefield High School.
	Amy Smid, Music Teacher amys@odysseydayschool.org Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Gordon College. She has many years of experience teaching general music, chorus and band.
	Jennifer Sovie, Infant-Toddler Head Teacher jennifers@odysseydayschool.org Jennifer is currently enrolled in an Early Childhood degree program, and has studied at North Shore Community College, Middlesex Community College, and Lawrence Memorial School of Nursing. She has worked at Odyssey since 1997, and her three sons currently attend.
	Doreen Surabian, Assistant Teacher doreens@odysseydayschool.org Doreen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Math Education from Boston University and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Boston State College. She has taught in both private and public school settings. Doreen joined the Odyssey Day School staff in the spring of 2008.
	Amanda Weber, Assistant Teacher amandaw@odysseydayschool.org Amanda has worked with children of various ages for many years. She joined Odyssey in 2008.
	Stephanie Wilkins, Grade 3-4 Head Teacher stephaniew@odysseydayschool.org Stephanie holds a B.A. in Psychology from North Adams State College and an M.Ed. in Expressive Therapies from Lesley College. She has extensive experience teaching children of various ages and has held several positions in the human services field. She recently completed a program entitled, Engineering is Elementary sponsored by The National Science Foundation. Stephanie joined the Odyssey Day School staff in 2000. Her son is a student at Odyssey Day School.