Primary 1 Classroom - Ms. Elaine and Mrs. Carrie

Elaine Fitzgerald

Ms. Elaine has been an early childhood professional since 1986, working with children and families in both classroom and home settings. She has continuously worked to improve her skills as both a teacher and a student: Elaine started her own education with an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, then obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education(K-3)/Day Care Administration from Wheelock College, and continued her studies with a Master’s degree with a specialization in Holistic Developmental Psychology from Lesley University. She is also Montessori Certified by N.C.M.E. New England for children ages  2.5 – 6 years!

Elaine previously taught at several schools in Massachusetts including Bedford Montessori School and Keystone Montessori School before joining us in 2006. We are fortunate that she made a move to VT and has brought an extensive repertoire of songs, stories, materials and more from her 20+ years of experience that she has enriched our school community with.

In her spare time, Elaine enjoys reading, writing, hiking, biking, swimming, yoga, working out, dancing and decorating. 

Carrie Sansone

Mrs. Carrie Sansone was born and raised in Hinesburg, Vermont and currently lives in Cambridge with her husband and two boys, Alec, age 10, and Clayton, age 6. She loves children and has a passion for early childhood education, and has been deeply involved in childcare for the past 10 years - brightening the lives of her own children and many others.

Prior to joining us, Carrie worked for three years at the Tortoise and The Hare Childcare Center and for three years at Heartworks School in Williston, VT where she was in charge of her own preschool classroom. Mrs. Carrie has also dedicated herself to her own learning during this time, taking numerous courses in Early Childhood Education at Champlain College, as well as many training programs through the Childcare Resource Center and workshops with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Her hobbies include digital photography, camping, hiking, playing Frisbee, and gardening (especially planting flowers!)