Administrators/Educators at Tall Spire
Tall Spire is proud of its reputation of having the best and highly trained preschool teachers in area. All our teachers hold college degrees, with most degrees specifically in some area of early childhood development. All teachers hold certificates in First Aid, CPR, Nutrition, and Medication Training and the newly federally mandated EEC Essentials Training. Our teachers make Tall Spire a truly wonderful place and we are lucky to have each and everyone of them.
Kathy Relihan - Program Director/Lead Teacher
Kathy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Salem State College. She currently holds a MA teaching license certified to teach grades K-6, and a certification by the Massachusetts Early Education and Care as a Program Director as well as Lead Preschool Teacher. She has been involved in Early Education since 1978 as a day care teacher and administrator as well as a family daycare provider. She currently teaches in our "Music and Movement Center"(MWF), where the children have the freedom to express themselves through movement and song. Parachute play is among the children's favorite activities! Kathy has been with Tall Spire Nursery school since 1987. All three of her children attended Tall Spire.
Patty Rello -Lead Teacher
Patty holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from the State University of New York. She is certified with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care as a Lead Preschool Teacher. She currently teaches in our "Game Room" (math-based learning) center (M-F) where the children have the opportunity to use computers and participate in fun learning games. Patty has been with Tall Spire since 1990. Both of her children attended Tall Spire.
Amy Burd- Teacher
Amy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Colorado State University. She is certified with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care as a Preschool Teacher. She currently teaches in the Music Center (TTH) in which she brings all her knowledge and experience of music and instruments to life, for our preschoolers. In this center, the children will have the opportunity to explore various types of music through movement and song. Amy has been with Tall Spire since 2016. Both her children attended Tall Spire.
Amy Burd- Teacher
Amy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Colorado State University. She is certified with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care as a Preschool Teacher. She currently teaches in the Music Center (TTH) in which she brings all her knowledge and experience of music and instruments to life, for our preschoolers. In this center, the children will have the opportunity to explore various types of music through movement and song. Amy has been with Tall Spire since 2016. Both her children attended Tall Spire.
Shauna Galante- Lead Teacher
Shauna holds a Bachelor Of Science Degree In Elementary Education from Springfield College as well as a Master's Degree in Moderate Special Needs from Boston College. She has taught 4th and 5th grade classes as a reading specialist in North Reading Public Schools, as well as a 5th grade teacher in Reading and Winchester Public Schools. She also has taught in the Wakefield public schools Preschool Summer Program. She is certified with the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care as a Preschool Teacher. She currently teaches in our "Dramatic Play Center" on T/TH. Shauna joined our staff in September 2015. Both of her children have attended Tall Spire.
Connie Forester - Teacher
Connie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Montclair State University in New Jersey. She is certified with the
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care as a Preschool Teacher. She currently teaches in our "Lab" (science based learning) center (M-F) where the children have the opportunity to explore and discover the wonders of science/nature through hands on activities. Connie has been with Tall Spire since 1999. Both of her boys attended Tall Spire.
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care as a Preschool Teacher. She currently teaches in our "Lab" (science based learning) center (M-F) where the children have the opportunity to explore and discover the wonders of science/nature through hands on activities. Connie has been with Tall Spire since 1999. Both of her boys attended Tall Spire.
Kelli Learned- Teacher
Kelli holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology as well as a Master's Degree in School Counseling, both from Boston College. She has worked as a Guidance Counselor in Stoneham from 2001-2005. She also has worked as a Curriculum Instructor for the NCECP ( National Coalition for Educational and Cultural Programs) from 2004 to current. She will be teaching in the "Art" Center (TTH) where she enjoys having the children create artwork exploring the use of texture and color. All the focus will be on the process not the product. Kelli has been with Tall Spire since 2016. All three of her children attended Tall Spire.
Jillian Sallee - Lead Teacher/Program Administrator/Curriculum Director
Jillian holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with a minor in Education from Brandeis University as well as a Masters Degree in Education from Lesley College. She has taught as a fifth grade teacher at the Galvin Middle School in Wakefield from 2004-2007. She has worked in family day care for many years. She is certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care as a Lead Preschool Teacher and is Director II qualified. She currently teaches in our "Art" Center (MWF) where the children have the opportunity to express themselves through various materials and media to create two and three dimensional artwork. Jillian has been with Tall Spire since 2008. All four of her children have attended Tall Spire.
Melissa Quinn-Teacher- MWF
Melissa holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Barnard College. She is certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and holds a preschool teacher certification. She currently is the office administrator. She has been part of Tall Spire since 9/1/16 as a Hall Mom and then joined the staff on 9/1/17 as an assistant and currently an Office Administrative Assistant. Her daughter attended Tall Spire.
Ashley Fronduto- Office Assistant
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science from Suffolk University. She is qualified by the Massachusetts Department of Early
Education and Care for her preschool teacher certification. Currently Ashley holds an assistant position. Ashley has been part of Tall Spire as Hall Mom in 9/1/16 and joined the staff as an assistant on 9/1/2017.
Both of her children attended Tall Spire.
Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science from Suffolk University. She is qualified by the Massachusetts Department of Early
Education and Care for her preschool teacher certification. Currently Ashley holds an assistant position. Ashley has been part of Tall Spire as Hall Mom in 9/1/16 and joined the staff as an assistant on 9/1/2017.
Both of her children attended Tall Spire.
