Kiddie Academy^® of Burlington

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• Tina Cerulo, Director

  

  I am the Director here at KA of Burlington for the past 6 years and I have been in Education for 35...   Read More

  Tina Cerulo, Director

  I am the Director here at KA of Burlington for the past 6 years and I have been in Education for 35 years. I graduated from Springfield College with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services and I have an Associates in Early Childhood Education. I am Director II certified through the Department Early Education and Care. I have provided care and education for infants all the way up to School-Age. I really enjoy how honest children are. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also love music and animals.

• Ariana DaSilva, Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

  

  I went to Umass Lowell and majored in Psychology. I have been teaching since 2015 and I have been here at KA...   Read More

  Ariana DaSilva, Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

  I went to Umass Lowell and majored in Psychology. I have been teaching since 2015 and I have been here at KA since March of 2016. I love teaching because it feels like what I was meant to do; spending time with children and seeing them grow. They also teach me, and it’s such a rewarding journey. I really love the children’s book, Giraffes Can’t Dance. I also enjoy reading on my own, my favorite drink is coffee and my favorite color is green.

• Lauren Thorstensen, Teacher

  

  I have been teaching since 1999, and I am certified by the Department of Early Education and Care in Infants all the...   Read More

  Lauren Thorstensen, Teacher

  I have been teaching since 1999, and I am certified by the Department of Early Education and Care in Infants all the way through School-age. I also dabbled in IT and computers, so I run KA of Burlington’s Facebook and Instagram pages; as well as keeping us up to date tech-wise. I have been a part of the KA of Burlington family since 2018. I enjoy the cold weather, a cold lake and the outdoors. I also enjoy spending time with my family and my dog. And if I’m not in the lake or with family, you can find me in Target.

• Grace Amico, Infant Teacher (Puppies Classroom)

  

  I graduated from Woburn High School and I am currently enrolled at North Shore Community College. I am certified by the Department...   Read More

  Grace Amico, Infant Teacher (Puppies Classroom)

  I graduated from Woburn High School and I am currently enrolled at North Shore Community College. I am certified by the Department of Early Education and Care in Infants and Toddlers, and I have been a part of the KA of Burlington family since 2018. I really enjoy watching the babies grow and helping them learn. I love to watch movies, especially anything ScFi! I love to paint and draw, and I like to go for drives and listen to music.

• Mikhaila Marsala, Toddler Teacher (Penguins Classroom)

  

  I have been working with children since 2015 and I have been here at KA since 2019. I am certified by the...   Read More

  Mikhaila Marsala, Toddler Teacher (Penguins Classroom)

  I have been working with children since 2015 and I have been here at KA since 2019. I am certified by the Department of Early Education and Care in Infants and Toddlers. I really enjoy new experiences that I face everyday. My favorite thing about teaching is getting to see their faces light up when they are really interested in something new. That motivates me to continue ne to do what I love! In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my son and family, going to Target with friends and relaxing at home on the weekends.

• Nasyia Rowe, Toddler Teacher

  

  I am currently studying Journalism and Creative Writing. I have been a part of the Kiddie Academy of Burlington Family since 2019....   Read More

  Nasyia Rowe, Toddler Teacher

  I am currently studying Journalism and Creative Writing. I have been a part of the Kiddie Academy of Burlington Family since 2019. I love involving the children n dancing and being silly; and learning new things with them!

• Austin Hamilton, Pre-K Teacher (Monkeys Classroom)

  

  I graduated from Shawsheen Technical High School with a Certificate in Drafting. I grew up with my family running an at home...   Read More

  Austin Hamilton, Pre-K Teacher (Monkeys Classroom)

  I graduated from Shawsheen Technical High School with a Certificate in Drafting. I grew up with my family running an at home Child Care Program and quickly realized I enjoyed it! My favorite part of teaching is seeing the children’s excitement when they share their projects with us!

• Kathy Rowe, Toddler Teacher (Lambs Classroom)

  

  I graduated from MCC in 2006 in Early Childhood Education, and I am setting my sights on getting my Bachelors Degree. I...   Read More

  Kathy Rowe, Toddler Teacher (Lambs Classroom)

  I graduated from MCC in 2006 in Early Childhood Education, and I am setting my sights on getting my Bachelors Degree. I am Lead Teacher Certified in Infants and Toddlers. I have been here at KA since 2019! I have been teaching since I was 18. The thing I enjoy most is watching children grow from infants to busy little learners! I am grateful to be a part of their learning process. In my spare time I enjoy baking and making homemade goodies! I also love to read, my furbabies; Trixie and Tiggy. My family and I enjoy bowling too. I also participate in fun runs and I am very active in my community, volunteering my time and love.

• Brittney Nicolson, Infant Teacher

  I graduated from High School, and then went to North Shore Community College for my Certifications. I have been a part of...   Read More

  Brittney Nicolson, Infant Teacher

  I graduated from High School, and then went to North Shore Community College for my Certifications. I have been a part of the KA Family since 2016. I am certified by the Department of Early Education and Care in Infants and Toddlers. I enjoy being a part of the messy fun that is teaching children! I like to go on long drives, be on the lake in the summer and take my dog for walks.

• Kristy Cutler, Preschool Teacher

  

  I graduated from Mount Washington College in 2013 with my Degree in Criminal Justice and I hold certificates in Home Health and...   Read More

  Kristy Cutler, Preschool Teacher

  I graduated from Mount Washington College in 2013 with my Degree in Criminal Justice and I hold certificates in Home Health and Medical Assisting. I am also EEC Certified and I have been here at KA for 5 years! I love teaching, because I get to watch them learn and grow. Imagination is key. A few of my favorite things are: Pepsi, candles, and my three kids; Jelani, Kayleigh and Kyle. I also enjoy the beach, shopping, watching my grandson Rocco, and resting and relaxing!

• Callie McCauley, Classroom Support Teacher

  Callie McCauley, Classroom Support Teacher

  I graduated from Mount Washington College in 2013 with my Degree in Criminal Justice and I hold certificates in Home Health and Medical Assisting. I am also EEC Certified and I have been here at KA for 5 years! I love teaching, because I get to watch them learn and grow. Imagination is key. A few of my favorite things are: Pepsi, candles, and my three kids; Jelani, Kayleigh and Kyle. I also enjoy the beach, shopping, watching my grandson Rocco, and resting and relaxing!

• Tammy Dias, Toddler Teacher

  

  Tammy Dias, Toddler Teacher

  I graduated from Mount Washington College in 2013 with my Degree in Criminal Justice and I hold certificates in Home Health and Medical Assisting. I am also EEC Certified and I have been here at KA for 5 years! I love teaching, because I get to watch them learn and grow. Imagination is key. A few of my favorite things are: Pepsi, candles, and my three kids; Jelani, Kayleigh and Kyle. I also enjoy the beach, shopping, watching my grandson Rocco, and resting and relaxing!