Three-Four Year Old Teachers
Susan Altman
I have been a member of the TBS community for over a decade and my three children were active participants in the TBS learning programs. Before teaching at TBS, I worked in operations, senior management and fundraising for various non-profits, directing annual fundraising campaigns, coordinating volunteers, overseeing the board of trustees and executing events. I bring my organizational and relational skills to the classroom each day as I work to build strong bonds with children and their families. I bring joy to the classroom through active learning experiences including music and cooking. |
Nicole Austin
I pride myself on truly knowing each of my students as individuals and building strong, trusting relationships with them. Social-emotional development is at the heart of my teaching, and I believe that every emotion—big or small—is an opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. I take the time to support children as they navigate their feelings, helping them develop confidence, empathy, and healthy ways to express themselves. I love creating a classroom filled with sensory-rich and creative experiences where children can explore, imagine, and express who they are. Art is a daily part of our learning environment and gives children the freedom to communicate emotions, build creativity, and strengthen both social-emotional and physical skills in joyful, meaningful ways. Respect and boundaries are core values in my classroom. I help children understand why boundaries matter and how to respect themselves and others, creating a safe, loving, and inclusive space. My goal is for every child to feel seen, supported, and empowered with tools they can carry with them beyond the classroom. |
Isabella Bartolozzi
As an educator, I am committed to creating a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels seen, valued, and empowered to learn. I aim to provide experiences that are joyful, meaningful, and rooted in exploration and discovery. I believe that education should be accessible to all children, regardless of background—every child deserves an excellent early childhood education during these formative years. I’m especially passionate about sensory play and getting messy in the classroom—giving children the freedom to explore materials in their own unique way. Prior to joining the TBS community, I worked as the Health and Fitness Coordinator at Ready Set Kids and as a preschool teacher in their STEM-based Reggio program.As a mother to a child who attends TBS, I’ve had the joy of experiencing the TBSCC community through her eyes, and I feel incredibly grateful to be part of a place that nurtures children with such care and intention. |
Sophia Brescia
I developed love for children while engaging in various positions anywhere from mother’s helper to working at a daycare center. I am an early child education major at American University and working at TBS Children's Center allows me the hands on experience I’d like to gain. I strongly believe that all children should get equal learning opportunities and care to enable them to succeed in the world. My favorite part of working with children is the opportunity to be a part of their lives, watching them grow and flourish. |
Marissa Elstein
As an educator, my goal is to create a positive learning environment that inspires children to ask questions and have hands-on experiences. The classroom must be a safe space where children are encouraged to express themselves and feel heard and understood. I love constructing meaningful learning opportunities where children can expand their social-emotional skills while having fun. On a personal note, I also enjoy sharing my passion for Judaism and Hebrew with the community. I lived in Israel for five years and earned my Master’s degree in Curriculum Development from Bar Ilan University. Prior to that, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Jewish Studies from Muhlenberg College. |
Leslie Forman
I happily returned to the world of early childhood education 6 years ago after working in summer camp administration and publishing for many years. I have a Bachelor's degree in literature from Brandeis University, and a Master's degree in publishing studies from New York University. One of my favorite parts about teaching is sharing my love of books with the children and watching their excitement as they develop pre-literacy skills. I have a background in gymnastics and dance, and I enjoy incorporating movement into the curriculum. As a teacher, I aim to discover not only what is special about each child, but also what brings them joy. |
Asaf Gray-Mandell
As an educator, I am deeply committed to making a difference and witnessing the growth I help nurture in children. I strive to create a classroom that balances fun and learning, where every child feels safe, appreciated, and loved. I believe that true education supports the whole child—emotionally, socially, and academically—and is essential to becoming a successful and grounded person. You can often find me with the children, engaged in conversation or immersed in play, building strong connections along the way. Before joining TBS, I worked as a paraprofessional and an ABA coach. |
Chase Lydon
I have experience teaching in arts spaces with young children and have been happy to have a place in the threes at TBS for several years. I love to teach through compassion, curiosity, and experimentation, and consider myself to be always learning alongside my students! I aim to create a culture of support and care in my classroom where all children can feel understood and cared for, and empowered to help care for themselves and their classmates. I hope my classroom serves as a loving space where children can try new things, test out their wonderings, step into their independence, and connect with their peers and larger community. |
Michelle Voskov
I have worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 15 years and recently celebrated my 10-year anniversary as a teacher at TBSCC. I believe in fostering children’s love of learning by providing rich, play-based experiences and striving to build strong connections with children and their families. I am also thrilled to be a parent at TBS, as my son will be in a Twos classroom and my daughter recently completed four wonderful years at TBS. Before joining the TBS community, I was a lead teacher at the Early Childhood Learning Lab at Boston University. I am a Double Terrier, having earned both my Master’s in Literacy and Language Education and my Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education from BU. |
