Anna is in their fourth year at TCC, they hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Emanuel College. They have been a presenter at the 2024 Natural Start Alliance Early Childhood Nature Educator’s Conference.

Lourdes is entering her third year at TCC!

Davinia graduated from Boston College with degrees in elementary education; psychology; and curriculum development, with concentrations in neuroscience and business management.

Julia is entering her fourth year at TCC!

Julia holds a bachelor's degree from Tufts University, in Child Development and Archeology, she is currently attending BU where she is pursuing a master’s degree in social work. Julia has been a co-presenter at the 2025 Playtopia Early Learning Conference and is currently in Graduate School studying Social Work.

Becca has been at TCC since 2022! After receiving her EEC lead Teacher certificate as part of the Neighborhood Villages Apprenticeship program, Becca has become a valuable member of the TCC Leadership team and serves as both a lead Toddler teacher and Program Leader. Becca has been in the field of education since 2020. She started off teaching kindergarten and specialized in English Language Arts and English Language Learners (ELL). This past year, she deepened her knowledge of teaching ELL through the completion of a Fulbright grant in Bulgaria, where she taught English to students in third grade through twelfth grade. Since returning back to TCC for the 2024 - 2025 school year, Becca is excited to broaden her knowledge of early childhood education as she works towards the completion of her Child Development Associate credential through the Neighborhoods Villages program. She is focused on learning more about specific early education pedagogies, such as Reggio inspired practices, and is eager to incorporate these beliefs into the classroom. As a teacher, she aims to cultivate a welcoming classroom environment focused on the development of community and kindness.  

Kat is entering her fourth year as Executive Director of TCC!

Kat holds a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and art history and studied Early Childhood and Early Elementary Education at Lesley University. Kat has been a presenter and professional development facilitator in the field of Nature-based play for over a decade, she continues to present and share the exciting Nature-based play and learning happening at TCC.

Fu, our Assistant Director, is entering his tenth year at TCC, and his fourth year as part of the administrative team! He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in education sciences. He draws inspiration from the forest when working with children and supporting our teachers in the Outdoor classroom.

Bryan holds an associate’s degree in early childhood education, is celebrating his 23rd year as a member of the TCC faculty. He specializes in early childhood literacy and has been a presenter at the 2024 Natural Start Alliance Early Childhood Nature Educator’s Conference.

The element in nature that Bryan most identifies with is a river. Rivers help move things on their way, provide safety and nourishment, are strong and consistent yet yielding to change and will go around obstacles to continue on their path no matter what! 

The place Wendy loves to be is the rainforest and the woods. Wendy loves all kinds of animals; she grew up on a farm where she had a deep connection with animals. Wendy feels that animals, like children should be listened to and talked to! Wendy also loves waterfalls and all kinds of trees.

Wendy is entering her eighteenth year at TCC. She holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, and specializes in fostering kindergarten readiness.

Rhonda is in her fourth year at TCC, Rhonda has studied Child Growth and Development at Bunker Hill and has experience with infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Emma is in her fifth year at TCC and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Mental Health and School Adjustment Counseling.

The element in nature Andy connects most with is mud. Andy had a very muddy childhood growing up on a farm in the midwest. Now, Andy plays with mud in the form of ceramics and in the mud kitchen. Mud isn’t quite a liquid or a solid, it often changes and adapts to the environment it's in. It is constantly changing states and can have a variety of textures and colors, but it is always mud regardless of how it is changed. 

Andy is a nature based educator who works to help children build a strong connection with nature and the world around them through play and exploration. Andy has a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from UMass Boston and was a part of their early childhood education fellowship program. Andy is an experienced outdoor educator and has taught toddlers through high schoolers at nature based camps and schools across the country. 

Hannah is currently a senior at Brandeis University, where she is pursuing a degree in Education with a growing focus on early childhood education and child development. She has experience working in preschool settings and has spent several years coaching youth volleyball. Hannah is currently working in her first year at TCC while completing her degree and hopes to continue working in early childhood education after graduation. She chose a daisy as the nature element that represents her because she finds them inspiring and full of whimsy and joy. These elements of the daisy embody the way that she wants to enter into each new day with.

Hannah joined TCC in August 2026!

Spencer is a toddler teacher, and she has been at TCC since Fall 2025! Spencer holds a bachelor’s degree in developmental psychology from Emmanuel College and has experience in ABA therapy prior to her time at TCC. Spencer decided that she enjoyed a more child-directed environment that relied on teamwork rather than 1-on-1. Spencer has always enjoyed working with children and plans to continue doing so in her future career and education.

"My name is Willa, this is my first year at TCC and  I work with both the preschoolers and toddlers. I graduated from Emmanuel College with a degree in Sociology, and have specific interests in social work and migration studies. My childhood was spent outdoors in the woods of Maine, so finding a place at TCC has felt like home and has expanded my curiosity in outdoor education. 

I plan to continue my education in social work and ECE. I am passionate about supporting children through difficult circumstances and helping them feel comfortable and confident as they adjust to new environments. I hope to create a warm, welcoming space where children feel valued, supported, and encouraged to grow."

Talia is an intern in her first year with TCC. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently a Master of Social Work student at Boston College, specializing in clinical practice with children and families. She has a particular interest in child development, which grew after spending an undergraduate semester studying Scandinavian models of child rearing and education (including outdoor immersion and independent play) in Denmark. She was a poster-presenter at the 2025 Association for Psychological Science (APS) Convention and continues to conduct research on child welfare, the family unit, and cross-cultural differences.

One of Talia’s favorite natural phenomena is a “sun shower” and she hopes the TCC community gets to experience at least one while outside this school year!

TCC is very thankful to have the opportunity to work with Beth Glick, a licensed social worker with many years of experience in the field of early childhood education, as well as many years as an elementary school social worker and administrator. 

Beth was a part of a team of teachers and administrators in her previous school district that successfully created and implemented curriculum targeting best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

 Beth is currently a social worker for a partnership of preschools throughout the greater Boston area that integrate social emotional learning into its classrooms, facilitate teacher trainings and foster parenting partnerships through a lens of co-regulation and heart-centered practices.

Beth’s expertise and experience in the field of social emotional learning is available to both our families, and our faculty through consultation and workshops. Beth routinely observes and advises our teaching practice and supports us in creating a child-centered environment.

TCC is pleased to work with Johanna Perlin. Johanna is an Early Childhood Education Consultant, specializing in Nature and Outdoor Play. She has been a professional development presenter, an outdoor classroom designer and curriculum developer, specializing in outdoor play, gardening with the children and embracing play in all kinds of weather.

TCC is pleased to be partnered with Elijah Oyenuga. Elijah supports TCC educators in creating inclusive spaces that honor equity, diversity and social justice. As a Black Nigerian transgender man, Elijah has experienced prejudice and discrimination firsthand since arriving in America. His experiences drove him to understand and disrupt oppression, particularly for the LGBTQIA+ community. At 17, he became a peer leader at Boston GLASS, providing LGBTQIA+ cultural competency trainings to combat bias-based bullying in Boston Public Schools. Elijah enrolled in Lesley University and pursued a B.A. in psychology to understand bias and its effects on human development. Elijah continued on to earn his master's degree in education for Equity and Social Justice at Boston University to gain the knowledge to combat inequity and create systemic change. His proudest accomplishment is his research paper titled "The Mental Health Effects of Trauma and Bullying on Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth" shed light on the unique challenges faced by an erased yet overexposed population.  Through his work, Elijah strives to foster inclusive, nurturing, and empowering environments where LGBTQIA+ youth, especially transgender youth, can not only survive, but thrive.

TCC is a proud participant of the ECSO (Early Childhood Supporting Organizations) Grant, we are partnered with Florida University and Lastinger Learning. In our final year of the grant administrators receive monthly one-to-one coaching, as well as course work, targeted in improving and maintaining a reflective leadership practice. In addition to robust professional development and a holistic approach to school culture, this grant also has provided funds to teachers for the purchase of high-quality materials to enhance curriculum and learning environments for our students.