About eBridge
20+
Years Serving Children
Authentic Montessori education since 2005
12
Classrooms
Covering four levels from Infant through Elementary
7:30–6:00
Extended Care
Flexible care options for
busy families
100%
AMI-Certified Teachers
lead every primary and elementary classroom
90%
of Our Teachers Stay
A stable, consistent, caring community where lasting connections grow
Our Mission
eBridge Montessori School’s mission is to prepare children for life. Through thoughtfully prepared environments, meaningful hands-on experiences, and respectful connections, we nurture a lifelong love of learning and empower children with critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and adaptability to navigate an ever-changing world.
Our Core Values
The following four core values are at the heart of everything we do. They guide our decisions, shape our practices, and inspire our everyday interactions with children, families, and one another. Rooted in our Montessori philosophy, these values reflect what we believe provides a strong foundation for each child’s growth and development.
Independence
Fostering confidence, self-reliance, and the skills to do more for themselves.
Respect
Nurturing compassion and empathy toward self, others, and the world around us.
Responsibility
Helping children understand that their choices matter and that they have an important role in caring for themselves, others, and their surroundings.
Love
Fostering deep connection, curiosity, exploration, and a lifelong joy of learning.
Our Story
Photo from eBridge Montessori School’s first school year (2005-2006)
Every school has a beginning. For eBridge Montessori School, it began with a mother searching for something she could not find.
Jin Huang was a computer engineer and mother of two young children when she experienced firsthand how challenging it could be to find a school that supported both children and working families.
In 2003, Jin’s career took an unexpected turn when the startup company she worked for closed. At a professional crossroads, she decided to pursue her growing passion for education and children. She enrolled in a year-long Association Montessori International (AMI) Primary training program while taking school administration courses at the University of Hartford. While preparing to open a Montessori school, she traveled 80 miles each day, balancing her studies, family, and the challenge of building a school from the ground up.
In 2005, that journey led to the founding of eBridge Montessori School with one classroom and 17 children.
From the beginning, eBridge has remained committed to authentic Montessori education and supporting working families. More than two decades later, eBridge has grown into a vibrant Montessori community, but our vision remains the same: connecting children, families, and educators to support each child’s development, independence and love of learning.
Our Staff
eBridge is shaped by the educators who bring Montessori principles to life each day. Our staff bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives to our school community, forming meaningful relationships with children, and thoughtfully guiding their development from infancy through the elementary years.
Administration
Jin Huang | Head of School
Ms. Huang graduated from Tsinghua University (清华大学) in Beijing, China with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature. She holds a master’s degree from UMASS Amherst in computer science and a master’s degree from University of Scranton in software engineering. Ms. Huang worked as a principal software engineer in computer companies before she became an educator.
After her daughter was born, Ms. Huang became fascinated with children and their development, which fueled her passion to dedicate her life to education. She believes that high-quality early childhood education is fundamental and crucial to every child. She took master’s level courses in early childhood education and successfully completed AMI (Association Montessori International) 3-6 primary training. She founded eBridge Montessori School in 2005 and has worked diligently to build the best possible authentic Montessori school.
Ms. Huang lives with her husband and two children. She loves music, reading, cooking, knitting, skiing, swimming, playing TaiChi, and traveling with her family and friends.
Angela Ueshiro | Assistant Head of School
Mrs. Ueshiro joined eBridge in 2019. She has a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Iowa and a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education with Montessori Concentration from the University of Hartford. She discovered Montessori after returning to the United States after living in Japan for 12 years when she started working in a corporate Montessori school on Long Island, NY. During her 16 year tenure, she had the opportunity to complete both the Association Montessori Internationale Assistants to Infancy training at The Montessori Institute in Denver, CO in 2007 and the Primary training at Montessori Training Center New England in Hartford, CT in 2011. During her career, she has taught in the Nido (infant), Infant Community (toddlers) and Primary levels. Her most recent role was as the supervisor for the 0-3 year communities.
Mrs. Ueshiro enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She loves going to the beach, traveling, reading and cooking.
Rebecca Walker | Director of Admissions and Academics
Ms. Walker joined eBridge in 2013. She has a bachelor’s from Michigan State University, where she studied early education, elementary education and business administration. Her first teaching job was in a public school teaching upper elementary reading and math. Subsequently, she was given the opportunity to create and teach the first multi-aged class in her school. Teaching this group of kindergarten and first-grade children began a career that has focused on creating and supporting healthy, multi-aged learning communities for children in preschool and elementary school settings. Before moving to Massachusetts, she had the privilege of spending ten years as the director of a private elementary school serving children in multi-aged classrooms and having a heavy emphasis on integrating the disciplines and getting out of the classroom for real-world learning experiences. Since coming to Massachusetts, Ms. Walker has finally had the opportunity to study and work in Montessori environments. Ms. Walker earned her Association Montessori Internationale, Primary certificate in 2011 at the Montessori Training Center of New England where she also completed a master’s degree in early education.
When not working, Ms. Walker enjoys reading, cooking new recipes, skiing (downhill or country), swimming and exploring museums. She has lived in a variety of locations around the country and the world and continues to love travel. She is very happy to be settled in Framingham with her husband. She has a son who is a recent college graduate and works in the Boston area.
Vanessa Landyn | Office Manager
Ms. Landyn joined eBridge Montessori School in August 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History with a concentration in Public History from Worcester State University. Her background has allowed her to develop a strong passion for supporting children, families, and the eBridge community. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Ms. Landyn earned her Lead Teacher certification after completing her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in 2025 and has completed Montessori orientation training for children ages 0-6.
In her role at eBridge, Ms. Landyn works closely with families throughout the admissions and enrollment process and helps support the day-to-day operations of the school. She enjoys building relationships with families and helping create a welcoming and supportive experience for both new and returning members of the eBridge community.
Outside of school, Ms. Landyn enjoys spending time with her dog, bowling, baking, gardening, and reading!
Nikki Boissonneault | Marketing Manager
Mrs. Boissonneault holds a BA in Marketing from Bentley University and has built her career across both corporate and nonprofit settings. She began in marketing communication roles within pharmaceutical and medical device companies before transitioning into communications and development at Bethany Hill Place, a non-profit where she focused on sharing resident experiences and connecting people to purpose-driven work. She also holds an Early Childhood Education certification from MassBay Community College, bringing a thoughtful understanding of child development to her role at eBridge Montessori.
Outside of work, Nikki lives in Upton with her husband and two children. Their home is full of energy with two dogs, a cat, and eight ducks. She enjoys traveling, reading, thrift shopping, and spending time painting and refinishing furniture.
Elementary/Elm Class
Susanna Merrill | Lead Teacher
Ms. Merrill graduated from AMI primary training at The Montessori Teacher Education Institute of Atlanta in the spring of 2015 and completed the AMI elementary training at the Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies in Mesa, Arizona in 2023.
She earned her B.A. from Middlebury College, an M.A. in Russian literature from UC Berkeley, and an M.Ed. from Loyola University of Baltimore. She loves watching each child grow into her/his own unique person.
Ms. Merrill enjoys hiking, cross-country skiing, and reading, but does not enjoy any weather described as “wintry mix.”
Shannon Arnarson | Assistant Teacher
Primary/Birch Class
Debra Ramsey | Lead Teacher
Mrs. Ramsey has been with eBridge Montessori School since it was established in 2005. She has 17 years of experience working with preschool-aged children in a group setting. Prior to joining the eBridge community, she operated a licensed family child care program which was accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Mrs. Ramsey holds a Child Development Associate’s and the Association Montessori Internationale primary teaching diploma from the Montessori Training Center of New England.
Mrs. Ramsey enjoys reading, boating, traveling and spending quality time with her family. She and her husband have two adult children and three grandchildren.
Miriam Acero | Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Acero joined eBridge Montessori in September 2022. She moved from Barcelona, Spain in 2016. She has a Bachelor’s in Social Education and a EEC Certification. She has over 15 years of extensive working experience with children and special needs in a wide variety of projects, individual and group counseling, and development of new behavioral plans and strategies.
Primary/Cedar Class
Nevine Ali | Lead Teacher
Ms. Nevine Ali joined eBridge in 2021. She holds an AMI Primary Teaching Diploma from the Washington Montessori Institute (2023). She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Alexandria, Egypt, and studied Early Childhood Education at Middlesex Community College. Ms. Ali is EEC Director I and II certified. With over 20 years of experience working with children, she is passionate about Montessori education and supporting the growth of every child.
She enjoys traveling, swimming, reading, and spending time with her family.
Raji Joga | Assistant Teacher
Ms. Joga holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and a Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management. She has also completed her AMI Montessori 0–3 Orientation. She enjoys working with young children and supporting them as they learn, grow, and develop their independence.
Ms. Joga lives with her husband and son. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling and exploring new places, cooking, sewing, and gardening.
Natalie Campbell-Gibson | Assistant Teacher
Primary/Dogwood Class
Dawn Wetherell | Lead Teacher
Ms. Wetherell joined eBridge Montessori in May of 2019. She has Bachelor of Science degrees in Early Childhood Education and Psychology from Westfield State College and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a Montessori Concentration from the University of Hartford. Ms. Wetherell earned her Association Montessori Internationale certification for 3-6 year old’s from the Montessori Training Center New England in Hartford, CT in 2020.
In her spare time, Ms. Wetherell enjoys crafting, cooking, spending time with her family, going to concerts and walking her dog, Maitland.
Swetha Yedidi | Assistant Teacher
Ms. Yedidi began working at eBridge in October 2024. She has a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, but has been working with children since 2023. Ms. Yedidi finds joy in making a positive impact to children’s lives by building trust and strong bonds. She enjoys the experience of working with young children and the the experience of learning new things everyday.
In her spare time, Ms. Yedidi lives with her husband and two children. She enjoys read books, traveling, cooking, and watching movies.
Deborah Cherfils | Assistant Teacher
Ms. Deborah Cherfils joined eBridge in August 2026. Ms. Cherfil has been working in the field of early childhood education since 2001. She recently moved to Westborough in March 2026 and is excited to continue her career in early childhood education with the eBridge community.
Debbie is Lead Teacher certified in Infant/Toddler education. She truly enjoys working with young children and finds great fulfillment in watching them learn, grow, and develop throughout their early years. She believes that building strong relationships and working together with families and educators is an important part of supporting each child’s development. One of her favorite sayings is, “It takes a village to raise one child.”
Outside of the classroom, Debbie enjoys dancing, cooking, and playing softball. She brings her warmth, experience, and passion for working with children to everything she does.
Primary / Maple Class
Bryanna Young | Lead Teacher
Ms. Bryanna Young joined eBridge in June 2021. In 2023, she earned her AMI Primary certification from the Washington Montessori Institute. She is DEEC Director II certified and holds an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. With over a decade of experience working with children, she brings deep knowledge and dedication to her role.
When not in the classroom, Ms. Young enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors, and picking up new hobbies.
Tammi Armstrong | Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Armstrong joined eBridge in May 2010 as a substitute teacher. She has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Business with a minor in French from Simmons College in Boston. She recently obtained DEEC toddlers and preschool teaching certificate.
Mrs. Armstrong lives with her husband and two children who both attended eBridge Montessori School. They enjoy visiting Cape Cod as a family where they go boating, fishing, swimming and doing other activities the Cape has to offer.
Primary / Pine Class
Sherine Garas | Lead Teacher
Mrs. Garas joined eBridge Montessori in December of 2021. She is originally from Egypt and graduated from the Faculty of Engineering there. Although her academic background is in engineering, her passion for working with children led her to pursue a career in education.
Mrs. Garas has been working with children for over 10 years. At eBridge, she began as an assistant teacher and, in 2023, earned her AMI Primary certification from the Washington Montessori Institute. Since then, she has been working as the Lead teacher in the Pine classroom. Ms. Garas finds joy in guiding young learners through their early developmental years.
Outside the classroom, she is a proud mother of two adult sons. She loves traveling and enjoys trying new things—whether it’s discovering a new place, tasting different foods, or picking up a new hobby. These experiences keep me inspired and help me bring fresh energy into the classroom.
Alexandra Cordon | Assistant Teacher
Ms. Cordon recently joined eBridge in August 2024. She graduated from Quinsigamond College with a certificate in Early Childhood Education and have completed internships at several schools, deepening her passion for working with young learners. She is eager to expand her knowledge in the Montessori philosophy.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and baking, she always seeking new experiences both in and out of the kitchen.
Toddler/ Hickory Class
Yun Liu | Lead Teacher
Ms. Liu is from China and has a Bachelor of Laws from The Sichuan Normal University. She completed the 0-3 AMI Assistants to Infancy training at The Montessori Institute in Denver in 2019 and moved to Massachusetts in 2020. She joined eBridge in July 2021.
Ms. Liu lives in Hopkinton with her husband and two daughters. She is a nature lover and a museum lover. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, and baking.
Charumathi Tirumale | Assistant Teacher
Ms. Tirumale joined eBridge in August 2025. She lives in Westborough with her husband and two daughters. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Bangalore University (India) and a Master’s degree in Finance from VTU University (India). Driven by her passion for working with children, she transitioned her career into early childhood education. She earned her CDA credential in 2025 and brings over two years of experience with young learners.
Outside the classroom, Ms. Tirumale is a passionate dancer who also enjoys music and art.
Toddler/ Juniper Class
Sue Vanchinathan | Lead Teacher
Ms. Vanchi started at ebridge Montessori in September 2022. She has a Bachelor’s degree from India and an associate degree in Early Childhood Education. She is EEC lead teacher certified for infants, toddlers, and preschool children, and director I and II certified. She has more than 15 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to preschool children. She has also completed the Montessori 0-3 orientation training in 2023.
She lives in Westborough with her husband and two children. In her free time enjoys cooking, baking, and crocheting.
Mahalakshmi Shanmugasundar | Assistant Teacher
Shumaila Batool | Assistant & Lead Afterschool Teacher
Ms. Batool joined eBridge Montessori in the summer of 2022. She has been working with children for nine years and has four children of her own. She has also completed the Montessori 0-3 orientation training in 2023. She loves to work, teach, and learn together!
In her spare time Ms. Batool loves to cook and considers it one of her passions in life.
Toddler/ Rowan Class
Brenna Bartlett | Lead Teacher
Mrs. Bartlett joined eBridge in August of 2023. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Historic Preservation and Public History from Capital University. In the spring of 2025, Mrs. Bartlett completed the 0-6 Montessori Orientation course through the Montessori Training Center Northeast. She enjoys creating a welcoming environment for the children and watching them gain confidence in their abilities.
In her spare time, Mrs. Bartlett enjoys sewing, playing tabletop games, visiting museums, and karaoke. Mrs. Bartlett also enjoys spending time with her husband and their cat.
Arpita Garai | Assistant & Afterschool Teacher
Ms. Arpita Garai joined eBridge Montessori in November 2022. She lives in Westborough MA with her husband and two children. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts from Burdwan University in India. And has completed the Montessori 0-3 orientation training in 2023. She has one year experience teaching grades K-8. Working with children is her passion. She is excited to work with these young children and support their growth and learning.
In her free time, she likes to be creative. She enjoys many activities like dancing, drawing, spending time with my family, and traveling.
Toddler/ Spruce Class
Malia Mason | Lead Teacher
Malia Mason was born in Hawaii and grew up in the Sierra Nevada foothills west of Lake Tahoe, California. She earned her B.A. in Psychobiology from Mount Holyoke College and completed a post graduation internship at the Gorse Child Study Center. Malia holds an AMI Primary Diploma from the Montessori Training Center of Minnesota, is DEEC Director I qualified, and brings a dozen years of classroom teaching experience to her work at eBridge. After almost 14 years in Northern Idaho, she returned to Massachusetts last Fall and rejoined eBridge Montessori, where she had previously worked in 2006–2007. Malia is the grateful mother of two grown children, Cassie and Luke, and “Nanna Mia” to three delightful grandchildren. She loves reading and singing with children, and helping create a joyful classroom environment.
Outside school she looks forward to trips to see her family, time with good friends, and serving her church. Every payday she treats herself to fresh roses which are her favorite and always make her smile!
Jyothi Masa | Assistant & Afterschool Teacher
Toddler/ Teak Class
Ashley Benitez | Lead Teacher
Margaret Aguilar | Assistant & Afterschool Teacher
Mary Riad | Assistant & Afterschool Teacher
Infant / Linden Class
Sarah Hicks | Co-Lead Teacher
Mrs.Mrs. Hicks joined eBridge in August of 2025. She began working with young children in 2011 and is certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care as a Lead Teacher for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool, and also holds a Director II certification. Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Education from Eastern Nazarene College.
Mosa Khatun | Co-Lead Teacher
Mrs. Khatun joined eBridge in June 2021. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and master’s degree in chemistry from the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh. She lived with her husband for six years in Fukuoka city in Japan. She has over twelve years teaching experience and loves teaching children of all ages.
She also enjoys working on science, math, nature, arts and crafts with her students. As an educator at eBridge Montessori School, she looks forward to engaging her students in a developmentally appropriate learning environment where they grow physically, intellectually and socially.
Mrs. Khatun can speak Bangla, English and some basic Japanese. She came to the States in 2003 and currently lives in Hopkinton with her husband and two children. She likes spending time with her family and friends, cooking and watching movies.
Jeysabel Bortman |Assistant & Afterschool Teacher
Jeysabel Bortman joined eBridge in April 2025. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and is originally from the Philippines, now living in Shrewsbury, MA. Jeysabel is passionate about creating warm, engaging classrooms where children feel safe, inspired, and eager to learn. Her love for teaching began with joyful moments spent singing, dancing, and learning with her nieces and nephews.
Outside of school, she enjoys listening to music, singing, traveling, playing badminton, and spending quality time with her husband.
Supporting Teachers
Harinaksh Shivashankar | Lead Afterschool Teacher
Mrs. Shivashankar joined eBridge Montessori in 2014. She has more than 15 years of previous experience working with children. She has a Bachelor degree in Arts. She was born and brought up in Udupi, India. After marriage she came to Bangalore, India. When her son was 2 year old, she moved to Boston MA. She has a passion for teaching. Since childhood she used to take care of the neighbor’s children. She likes to teach them dance and yoga. She believes that nurturing and caring for a child during their early years is vital in developing a strong foundation. She thoroughly enjoys being with children at eBridge.
Her favorite things to do are yoga, dance, and making origami. The children love it too! In her free time, she sews traditional Indian clothing. She also loves cooking healthy food, gardening, walking and traveling.
Natalie Campbell-Gibson | Lead Afterschool Teacher
Paul Griffin | Lead Afterschool Teacher
Mr. Griffin joined eBridge in the fall of 2022. He has a Bachelor’s of Arts in History from Worcester State University and is a licensed high school English teacher. During the today, Mr. Griffin works in the Worcester Public schools, and then comes to eBridge to work in the afterschool program. He finds joy in working with children of all ages and have always known that teaching is his life’s purpose.
In his spare time, Mr. Griffin enjoys watching/playing sports, and spending time with his dog.
Shannon Arnarson | Assistant Teacher
Soniya Pyla | Assistant Afterschool Teacher
Ms. Pyla joined eBridge in August 2025. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from reputable universities in India, where she gained qualifications for elementary school teaching. With over a year of experience as a Kindergarten teacher in India, she developed foundational skills in early childhood education. Upon moving to the U.S., she continued to build her expertise by volunteering as a preschool teacher at Redmond Percent Child Corporation through 2019-20 and also worked as a substitute teacher for Shrewsbury Public Schools for students in preschool through 6th grade 2024 academic year. She brings a positive learning environment and passion for education to her work.
Ms. Pyla enjoys traveling, cooking, drawing and singing and spending time with her children. She lives with her husband and 2 children in Shrewsbury.
Enrichment Classes
Madeleine Mackin | Music Teacher
Madeleine Mackin is a professional musician and educator with a deep love for teaching, performing, and songwriting. Since graduating magna cum laude from the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music with a degree in Music Composition, Madeleine has established a career as a music teacher, early-childhood
educator, classical vocalist, and singer-songwriter.
In 2019, Madeleine began teaching private lessons in voice, piano, ukulele, guitar and songwriting to students ranging from three year-olds through adults, with a focus on elementary and middle-school aged students. Since 2023, Madeleine has been leading early childhood music and movement classes, events, and birthday parties which led her to become a certified Music Together teacher in 2024. She has also served as a Children’s Worship Service Music Leader at multiple churches, leading congregations of young children and families in song.
As a classically trained mezzo-soprano, Madeleine has performed as a soloist and choral section leader with choirs such as the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia, one of the nation’s oldest choral ensembles, and with the Philadelphia Orchestra’s all-professional Symphonic Choir, performing at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and at Carnegie Hall in NYC. Close to Madeleine’s heart is her work as a composer and singer-songwriter. She released the single, “Let’s Plant a Garden,” on all streaming platforms in April 2023 and her debut album will be released in 2026.
Maddie Jordan | Crochet Teacher
Maddie Jordan is a parent volunteer, she learned how to knit from her mother when she was a teenager. During the pandemic she taught herself how to crochet, and for the past 4 years she has been making toys for her daughters to play with. She recently started her own craft small business by selling my hand-made items at local craft fairs.
Her oldest daughter began attending eBridge in 2021, and now both of her daughters are currently in the Elm class. She has been volunteering for the Dogwood and Elm classes for many years, and she currently does crochet lessons with the Elm children during the school day.
She is looking forward to working with your children to teach them crochet!
Staff Directory
Administration | Elementary | Primary | Toddler | Infant | Support Staff
Administration
Jin Huang | Head of School
Ms. Huang graduated from Tsinghua University (清华大学) in Beijing, China with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a bachelor’s degree in Chinese Language and Literature. She holds a master’s degree from UMASS Amherst in computer science and a master’s degree from University of Scranton in software engineering. Ms. Huang worked as a principal software engineer in computer companies before she became an educator.
After her daughter was born, Ms. Huang became fascinated with children and their development, which fueled her passion to dedicate her life to education. She believes that high-quality early childhood education is fundamental and crucial to every child. She took master’s level courses in early childhood education and successfully completed AMI (Association Montessori International) 3-6 primary training. She founded eBridge Montessori School in 2005 and has worked diligently to build the best possible authentic Montessori school.
Ms. Huang lives with her husband and two children. She loves music, reading, cooking, knitting, skiing, swimming, playing TaiChi, and traveling with her family and friends.
since 2005
Angela Ueshiro | Assistant Head of School
Mrs. Ueshiro joined eBridge in 2019. She has a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Iowa and a Master of Education in Early Childhood Education with Montessori Concentration from the University of Hartford. She discovered Montessori after returning to the United States after living in Japan for 12 years when she started working in a corporate Montessori school on Long Island, NY. During her 16 year tenure, she had the opportunity to complete both the Association Montessori Internationale Assistants to Infancy training at The Montessori Institute in Denver, CO in 2007 and the Primary training at Montessori Training Center New England in Hartford, CT in 2011. During her career, she has taught in the Nido (infant), Infant Community (toddlers) and Primary levels. Her most recent role was as the supervisor for the 0-3 year communities.
Mrs. Ueshiro enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She loves going to the beach, traveling, reading and cooking.
Rebecca Walker | Director of Admissions and Academics
Ms. Walker joined eBridge in 2013. She has a bachelor’s from Michigan State University, where she studied early education, elementary education and business administration. Her first teaching job was in a public school teaching upper elementary reading and math. Subsequently, she was given the opportunity to create and teach the first multi-aged class in her school. Teaching this group of kindergarten and first-grade children began a career that has focused on creating and supporting healthy, multi-aged learning communities for children in preschool and elementary school settings. Before moving to Massachusetts, she had the privilege of spending ten years as the director of a private elementary school serving children in multi-aged classrooms and having a heavy emphasis on integrating the disciplines and getting out of the classroom for real-world learning experiences. Since coming to Massachusetts, Ms. Walker has finally had the opportunity to study and work in Montessori environments. Ms. Walker earned her Association Montessori Internationale, Primary certificate in 2011 at the Montessori Training Center of New England where she also completed a master’s degree in early education.
When not working, Ms. Walker enjoys reading, cooking new recipes, skiing (downhill or country), swimming and exploring museums. She has lived in a variety of locations around the country and the world and continues to love travel. She is very happy to be settled in Framingham with her husband. She has a son who is a recent college graduate and works in the Boston area.
Vanessa Landyn | Office Manager
Ms. Landyn joined eBridge Montessori School in August 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History with a concentration in Public History from Worcester State University. Her background has allowed her to develop a strong passion for supporting children, families, and the eBridge community. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Ms. Landyn earned her Lead Teacher certification after completing her Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in 2025 and has completed Montessori orientation training for children ages 0-6.
In her role at eBridge, Ms. Landyn works closely with families throughout the admissions and enrollment process and helps support the day-to-day operations of the school. She enjoys building relationships with families and helping create a welcoming and supportive experience for both new and returning members of the eBridge community.
Outside of school, Ms. Landyn enjoys spending time with her dog, bowling, baking, gardening, and reading!
Elementary | Elm Class
Susanna Merrill | Lead Teacher
Ms. Merrill graduated from AMI primary training at The Montessori Teacher Education Institute of Atlanta in the spring of 2015 and completed the AMI elementary training at the Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies in Mesa, Arizona in 2023.
She earned her B.A. from Middlebury College, an M.A. in Russian literature from UC Berkeley, and an M.Ed. from Loyola University of Baltimore. She loves watching each child grow into her/his own unique person.
Ms. Merrill enjoys hiking, cross-country skiing, and reading, but does not enjoy any weather described as “wintry mix.”
Shannon Arnarson | Assistant Teacher
Bio coming soon!
Primary | Birch Class
Debra Ramsey | Lead Teacher
Mrs. Ramsey has been with eBridge Montessori School since it was established in 2005. She has 17 years of experience working with preschool-aged children in a group setting. Prior to joining the eBridge community, she operated a licensed family child care program which was accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Mrs. Ramsey holds a Child Development Associate’s and the Association Montessori Internationale primary teaching diploma from the Montessori Training Center of New England.
Mrs. Ramsey enjoys reading, boating, traveling and spending quality time with her family. She and her husband have two adult children and four grandchildren.
Miriam Acero | Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Acero joined eBridge Montessori in September 2022. She moved from Barcelona, Spain in 2016. She has a Bachelor’s in Social Education and a EEC Certification. She has over 15 years of extensive working experience with children and special needs in a wide variety of projects, individual and group counseling, and development of new behavioral plans and strategies.
Primary | Cedar Class
Nevine Ali | Lead Teacher
Ms. Nevine Ali joined eBridge in 2021. She holds an AMI Primary Teaching Diploma from the Washington Montessori Institute (2023). She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Alexandria, Egypt, and studied Early Childhood Education at Middlesex Community College. Ms. Ali is EEC Director I and II certified. With over 20 years of experience working with children, she is passionate about Montessori education and supporting the growth of every child.
She enjoys traveling, swimming, reading, and spending time with her family.
Raji Joga | Assistant Teacher
Ms. Joga holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and a Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management. She has also completed her AMI Montessori 0–3 Orientation. She enjoys working with young children and supporting them as they learn, grow, and develop their independence.
Ms. Joga lives with her husband and son. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling and exploring new places, cooking, sewing, and gardening.
Natalie Campbell-Gibson | Assistant Teacher
Primary | Dogwood Class
Dawn Wetherell | Lead Teacher
Ms. Wetherell joined eBridge Montessori in May of 2019. She has Bachelor of Science degrees in Early Childhood Education and Psychology from Westfield State College and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a Montessori Concentration from the University of Hartford. Ms. Wetherell earned her Association Montessori Internationale certification for 3-6 year old’s from the Montessori Training Center New England in Hartford, CT in 2020.
In her spare time, Ms. Wetherell enjoys crafting, cooking, spending time with her family, going to concerts and walking her dog, Maitland.
Swetha Yedidi | Assistant Teacher
Ms. Yedidi began working at eBridge in October 2024. She has a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, but has been working with children since 2023. Ms. Yedidi finds joy in making a positive impact to children’s lives by building trust and strong bonds. She enjoys the experience of working with young children and the the experience of learning new things everyday.
In her spare time, Ms. Yedidi lives with her husband and two children. She enjoys read books, traveling, cooking, and watching movies.
Primary | Maple Class
Bryanna Young | Lead Teacher
Ms. Bryanna Young joined eBridge in June 2021. In 2023, she earned her AMI Primary certification from the Washington Montessori Institute. She is DEEC Director II certified and holds an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. With over a decade of experience working with children, she brings deep knowledge and dedication to her role.
When not in the classroom, Ms. Young enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors, and picking up new hobbies.
Tammi Armstrong | Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Armstrong joined eBridge in May 2010 as a substitute teacher. She has a Bachelor’s of Arts in Business with a minor in French from Simmons College in Boston. She recently obtained DEEC toddlers and preschool teaching certificate.
Mrs. Armstrong lives with her husband and two children who both attended eBridge Montessori School. They enjoy visiting Cape Cod as a family where they go boating, fishing, swimming and doing other activities the Cape has to offer.
Primary | Pine Class
Sherine Garas | Lead Teacher
Mrs. Garas joined eBridge Montessori in December of 2021. She is originally from Egypt and graduated from the Faculty of Engineering there. Although her academic background is in engineering, her passion for working with children led her to pursue a career in education.
Mrs. Garas has been working with children for over 10 years. At eBridge, she began as an assistant teacher and, in 2023, earned her AMI Primary certification from the Washington Montessori Institute. Since then, she has been working as the Lead teacher in the Pine classroom. Ms. Garas finds joy in guiding young learners through their early developmental years.
Outside the classroom, she is a proud mother of two adult sons. She loves traveling and enjoys trying new things—whether it’s discovering a new place, tasting different foods, or picking up a new hobby. These experiences keep me inspired and help me bring fresh energy into the classroom.
Alexandra Cordon | Assistant Teacher
Ms. Cordon recently joined eBridge in August 2024. She graduated from Quinsigamond College with a certificate in Early Childhood Education and have completed internships at several schools, deepening her passion for working with young learners. She is eager to expand her knowledge in the Montessori philosophy.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and baking, she always seeking new experiences both in and out of the kitchen.
Toddler | Hickory Class
Yun Liu | Lead Teacher
Ms. Liu joined eBridge in August of 2021. Ms. Liu is from China and has a Bachelor of Laws from The Sichuan Normal University. She completed the 0-3 AMI Assistants to Infancy training at The Montessori Institute in Denver in 2019 and moved to Massachusetts in 2020.
Ms. Liu lives in Hopkinton with her husband and two daughters. She is a nature lover and a museum lover. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, and baking.
Charumathi Tirumale | Assistant Teacher
Ms. Tirumale joined eBridge in August 2025. She lives in Westborough with her husband and two daughters. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Bangalore University (India) and a Master’s degree in Finance from VTU University (India). Driven by her passion for working with children, she transitioned her career into early childhood education. She earned her CDA credential in 2025 and brings over two years of experience with young learners.
Outside the classroom, Ms. Tirumale is a passionate dancer who also enjoys music and art.
Toddler | Juniper Class
Karpagasundari Vanchinathan | Lead Teacher
Ms. Vanchi started at ebridge Montessori in September 2022. She has a Bachelor’s degree from India and an associate degree in Early Childhood Education. She is EEC lead teacher certified for infants, toddlers, and preschool children, and director I and II certified. She has more than 15 years of experience working with children ranging from infants to preschool children. She has also completed the Montessori 0-3 orientation training in 2023.
She lives in Westborough with her husband and two children. In her free time enjoys cooking, baking, and crocheting.
Mahalakshmi Shanmugasundar | Assistant Teacher
Shumaila Batool | Assistant/ Lead Afterschool Teacher
Ms. Batool joined eBridge Montessori in the summer of 2022. She has been working with children for nine years and has four children of her own. She has also completed the Montessori 0-3 orientation training in 2023. She loves to work, teach, and learn together!
In her spare time Ms. Batool loves to cook and considers it one of her passions in life.
Toddler | Rowan Class
Brenna Bartlett | Lead Teacher
Mrs. Bartlett joined eBridge in August of 2023. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History with a minor in Historic Preservation and Public History from Capital University. In the spring of 2025, Mrs. Bartlett completed the 0-6 Montessori Orientation course through the Montessori Training Center Northeast. She enjoys creating a welcoming environment for the children and watching them gain confidence in their abilities.
In her spare time, Mrs. Bartlett enjoys sewing, playing tabletop games, visiting museums, and karaoke. Mrs. Bartlett also enjoys spending time with her husband and their cat.
Arpita Garai | Assistant/ Afterschool Teacher
Ms. Arpita Garai joined eBridge Montessori in November 2022. She lives in Westborough MA with her husband and two children. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts from Burdwan University in India. And has completed the Montessori 0-3 orientation training in 2023. She has one year experience teaching grades K-8. Working with children is her passion. She is excited to work with these young children and support their growth and learning.
In her free time, she likes to be creative. She enjoys many activities like dancing, drawing, spending time with my family, and traveling.
Toddler | Spruce Class
Malia Mason | Lead Teacher
Malia Mason was born in Hawaii and grew up in the Sierra Nevada foothills west of Lake Tahoe, California. She earned her B.A. in Psychobiology from Mount Holyoke College and completed a post graduation internship at the Gorse Child Study Center. Malia holds an AMI Primary Diploma from the Montessori Training Center of Minnesota, is DEEC Director I qualified, and brings a dozen years of classroom teaching experience to her work at eBridge. After almost 14 years in Northern Idaho, she returned to Massachusetts last Fall and rejoined eBridge Montessori, where she had previously worked in 2006–2007. Malia is the grateful mother of two grown children, Cassie and Luke, and “Nanna Mia” to three delightful grandchildren. She loves reading and singing with children, and helping create a joyful classroom environment.
Outside school she looks forward to trips to see her family, time with good friends, and serving her church. Every payday she treats herself to fresh roses which are her favorite and always make her smile!
Jyothi Masa | Assistant & Afterschool Teacher
Toddler | Teak Class
Ashley Benitez | Lead Teacher
Margaret Aguilar | Assistant & Afterschool Teacher
Mary Riad | Assistant/ Afterschool Teacher
Infant & Toddler | Linden Class
Sarah Hicks | Co-Lead Teacher
Mrs.Mrs. Hicks joined eBridge in August of 2025. She began working with young children in 2011 and is certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care as a Lead Teacher for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool, and also holds a Director II certification. Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Education from Eastern Nazarene College.
Mosa Khatun | Co-Lead Teacher
Mrs. Khatun joined eBridge in June 2021. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Master’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh. She lived with her husband for six years in Fukuoka City in Japan. And has over twelve years of teaching experience and loves teaching children of all ages.
She also enjoys working on science, math, nature, and arts and crafts with her students. As an educator at eBridge Montessori School, she looks forward to engaging her students in a developmentally appropriate learning environment where they grow physically, intellectually and socially.
Mrs. Khatun can speak Bangla, English and some basic Japanese. She came to the States in 2003 and currently lives in Hopkinton with her husband and two children. She likes spending time with her family and friends, cooking and watching movies.
Jeysabel Bortman |Assistant/ Afterschool Teacher
Jeysabel Bortman joined eBridge in April 2025. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and is originally from the Philippines, now living in Shrewsbury, MA. Jeysabel is passionate about creating warm, engaging classrooms where children feel safe, inspired, and eager to learn. Her love for teaching began with joyful moments spent singing, dancing, and learning with her nieces and nephews.
Outside of school, she enjoys listening to music, singing, traveling, playing badminton, and spending quality time with her husband.
Supporting Teachers
Harinakshi Shivashankar | Lead Afterschool Teacher
Mrs. Shivashankar joined eBridge Montessori in 2014. She has more than 15 years of previous experience working with children. She has a Bachelor degree in Arts. She was born and brought up in Udupi, India. After marriage she came to Bangalore, India. When her son was 2 year old, she moved to Boston MA. She has a passion for teaching. Since childhood she used to take care of the neighbor’s children. She likes to teach them dance and yoga. She believes that nurturing and caring for a child during their early years is vital in developing a strong foundation. She thoroughly enjoys being with children at eBridge.
Her favorite things to do are yoga, dance, and making origami. The children love it too! In her free time, she sews traditional Indian clothing. She also loves cooking healthy food, gardening, walking and traveling.
Natalie Campbell-Gibson | Lead Afterschool Teacher
Paul Griffin | Lead Afterschool Teacher
Mr. Griffin joined eBridge in the fall of 2022. He has a Bachelor’s of Arts in History from Worcester State University and is a licensed high school English teacher. During the today, Mr. Griffin works in the Worcester Public schools, and then comes to eBridge to work in the afterschool program. He finds joy in working with children of all ages and have always known that teaching is his life’s purpose.
In his spare time, Mr. Griffin enjoys watching/playing sports, and spending time with his dog.
Shannon Arnarson | Assistant Teacher
Soniya Pyla | Afterschool Teacher
Ms. Pyla joined eBridge in August 2025. She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from reputable universities in India, where she gained qualifications for elementary school teaching. With over a year of experience as a Kindergarten teacher in India, she developed foundational skills in early childhood education. Upon moving to the U.S., she continued to build her expertise by volunteering as a preschool teacher at Redmond Percent Child Corporation through 2019-20 and also worked as a substitute teacher for Shrewsbury Public Schools for students in preschool through 6th grade 2024 academic year. She brings a positive learning environment and passion for education to her work.
Ms. Pyla enjoys traveling, cooking, drawing and singing and spending time with her children. She lives with her husband and 2 children in Shrewsbury.
Enrichment Classes
Madeleine Mackin | Music Teacher
Madeleine Mackin is a professional musician and educator with a deep love for teaching, performing, and songwriting. Since graduating magna cum laude from the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music with a degree in Music Composition, Madeleine has established a career as a music teacher, early-childhood
educator, classical vocalist, and singer-songwriter.
In 2019, Madeleine began teaching private lessons in voice, piano, ukulele, guitar and songwriting to students ranging from three year-olds through adults, with a focus on elementary and middle-school aged students. Since 2023, Madeleine has been leading early childhood music and movement classes, events, and birthday parties which led her to become a certified Music Together teacher in 2024. She has also served as a Children’s Worship Service Music Leader at multiple churches, leading congregations of young children and families in song.
As a classically trained mezzo-soprano, Madeleine has performed as a soloist and choral section leader with choirs such as the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia, one of the nation’s oldest choral ensembles, and with the Philadelphia Orchestra’s all-professional Symphonic Choir, performing at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and at Carnegie Hall in NYC. Close to Madeleine’s heart is her work as a composer and singer-songwriter. She released the single, “Let’s Plant a Garden,” on all streaming platforms in April 2023 and her debut album will be released in 2026.
Maddie Jordan | Crochet Teacher
Maddie Jordan is a parent volunteer, she learned how to knit from her mother when she was a teenager. During the pandemic she taught herself how to crochet, and for the past 4 years she has been making toys for her daughters to play with. She recently started her own craft small business by selling my hand-made items at local craft fairs.
Her oldest daughter began attending eBridge in 2021, and now both of her daughters are currently in the Elm class. She has been volunteering for the Dogwood and Elm classes for many years, and she currently does crochet lessons with the Elm children during the school day.
She is looking forward to working with your children to teach them crochet!
OUR CREDENTIALS
Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) is the original Montessori teacher training organization founded by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1929. AMI maintains the highest standards of Montessori education. eBridge is proud to be recognized by AMI.
Montessori Schools of Massachusetts (MSM) promotes knowledge and understanding of the Montessori methods of education and provides a framework for communication and cooperation among Montessori schools within Massachusetts and other New England states. eBridge is an active member of MSM.
Department of Early Education and Care (DEEC) is the Massachusetts state agency responsible for licensing and regulating early education and care programs. eBridge is licensed by DEEC and meets the state regulations, including facility requirements, staff qualification, staff/child ratio, and curriculum.
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