Our Staff
Teaching Director
Heather Inferrera
Heather has been at ECDC for 17 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 20th 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.​ Living in Sherborn for almost 40 years is an amazing experience. She enjoys walking to school in all kinds of weather. You can see her walking all around town with her husband and digging out in the garden. She loves music, creating art and crafts, antiques, hanging with friends and family, and eating great food! And chocolate!
Turtles Teacher
Karilyn Hammer
The 2024/2025 school year marks Karilyn’s 19th year at ECDC; next year she’ll have taught for 30 years.
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.
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After actively volunteering in things related to her 3 sons upbringing, she now directs her attention to the larger community. She is a Board Member in the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club and an active member of the Friends of the Franklin Library She applied for and was awarded grant money to bring Porchfest to Franklin; the event exceeded expectations and work has begun to make this an annual event. She was a longtime volunteer for Horizons for Homeless Children and is on-call to help out in the shelter she serviced. She founded an adventure group, Tony and the Sole Sisters, loves to cook, hike, ski, snowshoe, ice skate, kayak and golf. This Busy Bee is rarely home; please accept her apologies when she initiates or responds to emails after midnight! Hopefully she didn’t wake you!
Turtles Teacher
Beth Ecker
Beth is beginning her 21st year at ECDC as a Turtle Teacher and Stay & Play teacher. Before joining ECDC, Beth taught Kindergarten and first grade in New Jersey and at the Temple Beth Torah Nursery School in Holliston until it closed. She is currently an Early Childhood co-chair for the Temple as well as holding various Board of Director positions. Beth has a Bachelor of Science in Education. She has three children and lives in Millis with her husband. When
she is not working, Beth likes to travel, read, and see her friends.
Turtles Teacher
Sharon Skelly
Sharon is our newest addition and she brings to ECDC a great amount of ECE experience as a teacher in many settings: in her own preschool program, in public school including special education support, in 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.​
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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. 33 years later she is very happy with her new career choice.
This is Jacquie’s 33rd year as the music and Stay & Play teacher and 28th year as the creative movement teacher. She says her reasons for choosing ECDC for her children are still what she sees as positives today. She likes the idea of a parent cooperative, where parents are an integral part of the school’s policies, and are welcome to add enrichment to the curriculum. She also likes the open communication ECDC encourages between staff and families, along with the classroom configuration and the theme-based curriculum. Jacquie sees the close relationships of the school and its families as a great positive and she very much enjoys being part of the ECDC family.
All School Teacher
Kim Adams
Kim begins her 7th year at ECDC and will be the AST (All School Teacher) in both 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!
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Stay & Play Teacher
Stephanie Thorsen
This is Stephanie’s 3rd 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. Some of the things Stephanie enjoys most about preschool-aged children are their enthusiasm and sense of humor. She loves to hear their stories and thoughts about the world around them! Stephanie is grateful to be a part of such a wonderful team at ECDC. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys cooking and baking, gardening, being out in nature, and spending time with family and friends.
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.
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