Odyssey Day School An Independent School for Boys and Girls Toddler through Grade 8

Teacher Bios

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.

Brian Carpenter, P.E. Teacher
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.

Jennifer Carr, Assistant Teacher
jenniferc@odysseydayschool.org
Jennifer is pursuing a degree in Education at Salem State College. She has experience as both a lead and assistant teacher with infants through grade eight. Jenn has been at Odyssey since 2007.

Gail Cucurullo, Administrative Assistant
gailc@odysseydayschool.org
Gail is a graduate of Bunker Hill Community College with a B.A. in Child Psychology. She worked in a variety of preschools and business offices before joining 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.

Kim Glionna, Toddler/Preschool Head Teacher
kimg@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.

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.

Rose Kawalski, After School Coordinator
rosek@odysseydayschool.org
Rose holds a BA in Early Childhood Education and an MS in Reading from Wheelock College. She came to Odyssey 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.

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.

Elizabeth O’Toole, Teacher Aide
elizabetho@odysseydayschool.org
Liz is an aide in our after school program and is a student at Wakefield High School.

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.

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 BS in Secondary Education and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education from Boston State College. Her focus is in mathematics. Doreen has worked in a variety of schools and learning centers, and began at Odyssey in 2007.

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.

Odyssey Day School
11 Paul Avenue
Wakefield, MA 01880
781-245-6050
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Last updated: August 28, 2008

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