WHO IS WHO AT MCC SOUTH STREET
Wendy Bennett – I have been a teacher at Medfield Children’s Center for 15 years and have loved every minute of it! I have had the opportunity to teach both the Nursery and PreK classes and have enjoyed both. The kids are all good storytellers! I graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education from Bridgewater State College. I then went on to get certified to be a Director. I have always known that I wanted to work with children. In addition to teaching, I also work for a pediatrician and volunteer as a Big Sister, both of which I’ve done for over 16 years as well. I am a very active person and spend most of my time in the gym (often referred to as my second home). I keep myself busy since there isn’t much I don’t enjoy doing!
Cindy Dowd – Hello! I have been a teacher at Medfield Children’s Center for the last 18 years (15 years teaching PreK). Prior to joining the staff at MCC, I taught Nursery School in Dover for 3 years, taught PreSchool gym and swim classes at the Needham YMCA for two years and even spent a year teaching High School Physical Education in Auburn, MA. I have two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in Early Childhood Education and the other in Physical Education. I am also certified by the Office of Child Care Services as a Director. I live in Dover with my husband Henry. We have three children, Sam (30), Nick (27) and Emily (23). Sam has a wife named Jen and they have a daughter named Lilly, my first grandchildJ She’s in the Toddler room here at MCC! Leo, our dog, now has to vie for my attention! I like to share this information with you because I love to talk with the children about my life outside the school. Many think I live at MCC!
Robin Holland – Hi Everyone! I am going into my 16th year at MCC and can honestly say I’ve loved every minute of it. I started off as a PreK and Nursery teacher. I then worked as Assistant Director, Director and now Owner/Director. I loved being in the classroom and am always glad when I have a chance to substitute. I graduated from Saint Anselm College with a BA in Psychology and from Southern Connecticut State University with a Masters in Psychology. In both of these programs I’ve taken numerous classes in early childhood, along with other classes in early childhood at Dean College in Franklin where I live. I have three great children, Nicky (13), Zacky (10) and Kacey (7). All three have attended MCC. I have a wonderful husband, Michael, who helps out a lot at school doing computer “stuff” for us, or anything else that needs doing. He does most of the shopping for the school and is known at the Franklin BJ’s as “Day Care Man”. Our last family member is our three year old Bichon Frise Maggie Mae. When not at school and when the kids are in bed, I can usually be found with a good book or watching my beloved Yankees on televisionJ
Jessica O’Brien– I started my “life at MCC” back in 2002 and after spending two years away at McDonald’s Corporation as an Administrative Assistant, I am thrilled to be back at MCC working with the “Todds” again! I feel very lucky that life has brought me back to my MCC family. Life has changed so much for me since I left. I am now back in college working towards an eventual Master’s Degree in Education with a Special Education concentration. I have become an aunt and godmother to my sister’s baby JackJ Martin, my husband, is doing wonderfully, and has been back to work since October of 2005. We’ve been married for six years now and couldn’t be happier!
Maureen Lupo – I graduated from Framingham State College with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I joined MCC as a PreK teacher in 2001 after working almost 20 years in corporate retail environments. I live in Norfolk with my husband Jim, 11-year-old son Matthew and Rocket, our three year old Westie. This will be my 8th year teaching at MCC. I have taught both the PreKindergarten and Transitional Classes. I look forward to another rewarding year at teaching the Transitional Kindergarten program at MCC!
Kristin Masterson – Hello Everyone! As many of you know, I am a Nursery teacher in the Big Hall. I have been very lucky to teach at this wonderful Center for over 6 years. I started my teaching career in Plainville in 1994. The next step on my journey to MCC brought me to the Norfolk Public School system in 1997 working in the integrated PreSchool Program. I learned so many things from these experiences that I use to make a great classroom here at MCC. I look forward to meeting the new faces and welcoming back the old ones. Being at MCC and working with this tremendous staff, parents, and children has been extremely rewardingJ
Elizabeth Caputo – Hello Everyone! I am looking forward to my fourth year at MCC. Last year was a great year for me. I loved having my own class in the Big Hall. Kristin and I had fun creating a new and inviting environment for all the kids This year will be just as exciting. I graduated from Presbyterian College in South Carolina with a BS in Business and a minor in Psychology. After 18 years of being a Flight Attendant for Delta Airlines, I decided to pursue a dream of mine. At 40, I started teaching PreSchool in Dover and then came to MCC. I am certified to teach PreSchool and live with my husband Stephen and daughter Catherine in Medfield.
Donna Sexton - Hello! My career began as a special education aide in the Holliston Elementary school system which I held for over 10 years. This will be my 2nd year at MCC, but my first year with my own class room, the toddlers. I’ve finished taking courses at Dean College & will soon be certified as a lead teacher. I reside in Holliston with my husband Mark & 2 children, Kathleen & Matthew. Working with kids has always been my true passion in life and I am so grateful to have this opportunity at MCC. It’s going to be a great year.
Kathleen Sexton – Hello, I’ve been working in the field of hospitality for 9 years, but have also been babysitting and nannying for the same amount of time. This past year I’ve decided to make a career change based on my love for children. To me, the smiles and adorable words of the children are the most rewarding thingJ
Marianne Barry – Hi! I’ve been living in Medfield for the past year & ˝ with my husband Brian and daughter Molly. Molly has attended MCC for the past couple of years and now is upstairs with the “big kids”. I attended UMass Amherst and have my degree in Liberal Arts. For the past 20 years, I’ve worked in the insurance industry, but decided I wanted to spend more time with Molly so I made a career change. I’m excited to be on the other end of things this year, MCC mom & MCC staff member. I know it’s going to be a great year!
Brooke Corrigan – I’m looking forward to my second year at MCC. I’m a senior this year at Medfield High. It’s been a great summer, but I am anxious to get back to work and schoolJ
Geena Matuson - I'm a junior at Medfield Senior Hiigh. Generally, I like to do things involving art and writing, or reading, as well. Entertaining is something I like to do, so I delight in doing things with and for the kids. Playing with them is fun for me too, I enjoy it.