Teaching Team

The teachers at Quarry Hill are members of a cooperative team with equal input into the school's direction regarding curriculum planning, staff development, and parent relations. Love, trust, and open communication among the staff are essential to the success of Quarry Hill's vibrant existence.

Children and their families are the staff's highest priority. We believe that the way the teachers work together at Quarry Hill is an effective and important role model for the children who attend. Our teachers participate in ongoing trainings throughout the year, utilizing in-service days for team-building as well as pursuing individual professional goals.

 

Meet the Teaching Team

  • Emily Bridges

    Emily Bridges

    Emily Bridges joined the teaching team in September 2014. Emily has been a volunteer and substitute at Quarry Hill since her daughter attended. Emily loves reading books, cooking and being outside. She also teaches swim lessons in the summer.

  • Keele Kozak

    Keele Kozak

    Keele Kozak is excited to be part of the Quarry Hill School community. She loves everything about the local area and community. Born, raised and educated in Canada, being back in the classroom (after a very long pause staying home with kids and patiently waiting for her Green Card to work in the USA) bring her enormous joy. Keele loves to share in the love and enthusiasm of learning together, with colleagues, children and parents. There is no better place than with the beautiful minds of children.

  • Rini Lovshin-Smith

    Rini Lovshin-Smith

    Rini Lovshin-Smith has always known Quarry Hill as a special place, first when she attended as a preschooler and then throughout her life as her mom (Rosie) worked there. She is thrilled to have joined the team in 2019. Rini comes from a background in early childhood education, and is in awe and admiration of the perspective children bring to the world. She feels honored that her son Mo and daughter Lia get to be a part of the Quarry Hill community as well.

  • Su White

    Su White

    Su White joined the teaching team at QHS in 1981 and took over as teaching director when founder Susan Borg handed her the reins in 1985. Nurturing and being part of the ever-expanding Quarry Hill community is so important to her. She loves to share music and books, and talk and learn about everyone’s interests with her Quarry Hill friends. Su’s two sons, now young adults, continue to return to the Quarry Hill School scene to support the school in various ways. Su is energized by local, state and national issues, and loves singing, and being active outdoors. She is a leader in our local and regional Early Childhood Education (ECE) community. Living and loving with her family in the mountains is inspiring and restorative for her.

  • Erin Davis

    We met Erin Davis when her son Asa was a student at Quarry Hill several years ago. Erin is a filmmaker and has learned about Early Childhood through her children and a film she created called The Land (http://erinjd.com/the-land), which explores children’s adventure play spaces in the US and England. We welcome Erin’s playful and curious nature to our school.

  • Deb Tetreault

    Deb Tetreault is a regular at Quarry Hill for many years. She first came to Quarry Hill as a Early Childhood Speech and Language pathologist (SLP) when she supported students with speech needs. Now retired, she joins us regularly to play and learn with us.

  • Helen Young

    As a retired biologist, Helen Young shares our love of adventure and things we discover outdoors. Children love sharing their interests and questions with Helen and exploring materials and ideas together

  • Janelle Higdon

    Janelle Higdon returns to our classroom this fall to support the teaching team.

    Janelle is a licensed nurse, a professional crafter, and a parent and foster parent of four. They joined our community in 2018 as parent and volunteer when their children joined our classroom and are excited for their youngest to begin this year. Janelle’s role as a foster parent has given them them extensive understanding and experience with the unique needs of children. Janelle is a playful student at heart and loves learning and engaging in new activities. In the last few years it has been horse riding and skiing, and they are always up for a new adventure.