Teaching Director

Heather Inferrera

Heather has been at ECDC for 18 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with Special Education from Lasell College and her master’s degree in Early Childhood Educational and Administration from Wheelock College. What she loves about teaching is the wonder of children and exploring that wonder together. Outside of school, Heather loves having all of her kids home. She also enjoys having game nights with friends and going on adventures to find waterfalls or historical places.  Purple is her favorite color, her love language is cooking and baking, and she ends every day with a good book.

Butterflies Teacher

Anne MacDonaugh

As she enters her 21st year teaching at ECDC, Anne is not a stranger to the school. Both of her children are alumni of ECDC. Anne loves the uniqueness of a parent cooperative and enjoys seeing parents involved at school with their children. She has been teaching preschool for 24 years. Prior to that, she taught art in the Medway school system. She also worked as a graphic designer after earning a BFA from Boston University in Art Education, and a Design Certificate from Mass College of Art.  You may see Anne and her husband on walks around Sherborn in all kinds of weather!

Turtles Teacher

Karilyn Hammer

It's Karilyn’s 20th year at ECDC; this year marks her 30th year teaching.  

She loves being surrounded by the joy and enthusiasm that the children bring each day and witnessing their growth throughout the year.  Her goal is to make the classroom a fun and inviting place where kindness is in the foreground.  Karilyn is an active volunteer in her community as a member of the Friends of the Franklin Library and the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club.  She loves to cook and travel the world.

Turtles Teacher

Sharon Skelly

Sharon joined ECDC in 2024 and brings a great amount of early childhood educational experience as a teacher in many settings: from her own preschool program, in public school including special education support, within a corporate daycare center, and as a nanny.  She has taught a range of ages from two through early elementary. She is thrilled to be part of this school, which is more like a family.  Outside of teaching, Sharon loves to walk, crochet, read, and play games with her teenage children.​

All School Teacher

Kim Adams

Kim begins her 8th year at ECDC and will be the All School Teacher in the Butterfly and Turtle classes. Kim resides in Medfield with her husband and two dogs, Grizzly and Rambo. She was a stay-at-home mom to her 5 children for many years. Prior to raising her family, she was a Grade 1 teacher and an ESL Tutor. Kim can't think of a better environment to work and play in than with the inquisitive and fun-loving children at ECDC!

Music & Creative Movement Teacher

Jacquie Marcus

Jacquie came to ECDC in 1985 as a parent of a young son. Four years later both sons had

graduated and her years as a parent committee member and “special person” had ended. She never expected she would be coming back as a teacher a few years later, but that is exactly what happened when the ECDC director called and asked if she would fill in for the music teacher. 34 years later she is very happy with her new career choice.

Butterflies Teacher

Melissa DeVito

Melissa joins ECDC after spending the past several years at home with her 3 children. Prior to becoming a mom, Melissa spent the beginning of her career as a nanny, then went into teaching and became an administrator within a preschool.  Her experience both in and out of the classroom gives Melissa a unique perspective in her new role. Melissa is excited to join the ECDC family where she can continue her passion to help early learners grow.  When not in the classroom, Melissa can be found on a field watching her girls play softball or her son at baseball or flag football games! She loves to travel, cook and spend time with her family.

All School Teacher

Emily Redbord

Emily is thrilled to be joining the ECDC family this year! She spent 19 years as a lead teacher and director at a private nursery school in Newton, MA before welcoming her adorable son, who is now four years old.   She and her husband moved to Sherborn 7 years ago and she is also the proud stepmom to her amazing stepdaughter who just turned 15. She is inspired by our shared belief in the importance of children learning through play.  Her family loves to spend as much time outdoors as possible.  You can often find them walking the trails behind their house to Unity Farm, swimming and boating at Farm Pond, or simply gardening and collecting worms and frogs in their own backyard.  

Stay & Play Teacher

Jen Goldberg

Before joining ECDC in 2024, Jen had been at home raising her two sons, one of whom attended ECDC. Prior to that she was a preschool teacher at LEAP in Sudbury for many years. She also has experience as a Kindergarten teacher and an Assistant Director at a Bright Horizons Childcare Center. She has a degree from the University of Rhode Island in Elementary Education. Jen loves to read and take walks with her dog Cali. She is very excited being part of such a warm and nurturing learning environment.

Stay & Play Teacher

Stephanie Thorsen

This is Stephanie’s 4th year at ECDC as a Stay and Play teacher. Prior to that, she taught pre-k for 10 years. Stephanie lives in Walpole with her husband and has two children. She has a degree in psychology from Mount Holyoke College. As a teacher, Stephanie strives to make students feel respected and supported in their growth academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively. This includes interacting with each student in a way that acknowledges their individuality and recognizes their strengths.