Our Staff
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Our teachers are dedicated to providing an intellectual and socially stimulating environment for the children. They offer the preschoolers a quality education and uphold the cooperative nature of the program.
Emily Boone,
Director & Teacher
Mrs. Boone joined the Co-op in the Fall of 2021. She is returning to work after 9 years as a stay-at-home Mom to her two children. She loves working with preschool aged children and it comes naturally to her, having grown up in a home where her Mom ran a family day care business for 35 years. She is drawn to preschoolers’ insatiable curiosity and enthusiasm for learning.
Mrs. Boone has a background in psychology, and is a certified elementary school teacher and licensed social worker. She is excited to pursue her passion for working with young children at the Co-op, and loves the family-oriented nature of the program.
Ashley Bolduc,
Head Teacher
Mrs. Bolduc joined the teaching staff at the Co-op in 2022. She moved to Suffield in 2020 and is excited to work in the community and so closely with families.
Mrs. Bolduc is a certified Early Childhood Education Head Teacher. In addition, she has an extensive background in elementary and special education. Most recently, she was a Pre-K and Kindergarten Special Education teacher.
She enjoys creating learning opportunities and curriculum based on children's interests and fostering a caring learning environment.
Todd Turton,
Teacher
Mr. Turton joined the Suffield Co-op teaching team in the Fall of 2015. His friendly personality makes it easy for kids to feel welcome in the classroom. He is enthusiastic and loves working with kids.
When his son attended the school, he helped start the bottle and can drive that benefits the annual PMC charity ride event in town. He has a passion for working with kids and helping them discover the excitement of learning. He has a natural way of keeping students engaged in their tasks.
Jaime Abbiatti , Teacher
Ms. Abbiatti joined the teaching staff at the Suffield Co-op in the Winter of 2020. Her positive and upbeat personality make her a great addition to the preschool.
Ms. Abbiatti is originally from Suffield, and prior to working at the Suffield Co-op she spent many years volunteering at her three children's schools in the classrooms and as a member of the PTA.
