SUZIE KORNBLUM, Executive Director, returned to CCC in August 2023 after serving as CCC’s Business Manager from 2010-2016 and a Board member from 2007-2010.  Most recently, Suzie was the Director of Admissions at Tremont School.  Prior to that, she was the Executive Director of Sudbury Extended Day, the Before and After School Care Program in Sudbury, MA. Suzie began her career as a classroom teacher in the early elementary grades. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Suzie earned her BA in History from Dartmouth College, with a minor in Education, and her MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. Two of her three sons attended CCC where they thrived. 

MARCELA BEAN, Payroll/HR Coordinator, joined CCC in 2007 as a teacher with our Emerson program and then moved to West Concord in 2008 where she taught four- and five-year olds until 2022. She graduated from the University of Presov in Slovakia with a master's degree in education and earned an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Middlesex Community College.

EMILY D’ARCY, Enrollment Coordinator, joined CCC in 2014 after working for four years with preschoolers in Newton. She has worked with both infant/toddler and preschool groups at CCC. Emily received her undergraduate degree in English from University of Massachusetts, Amherst and her graduate degree from Lasell College in Early Childhood Education. She is an alum of Concord Children’s Center.

LAURIE DIMARTINO, Business Manager, joined CCC in 2024. Prior to working at CCC, Laurie worked as both an early childhood center director and classroom teacher. She has a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Lesley University. 

JOANNE SAIDEH, Director of Professional Learning, joined CCC in 1983 as a teacher. She was the program director at the West Concord site (then the Harvey Wheeler program) for more than 10 years. She received a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education, a Master’s in education administration from Lesley University, and a certificate in nonprofit management and leadership from Boston University.

JENNIFER SAXE, Development & Outreach Coordinator, joined the CCC staff in 2011. She has worked in nonprofit fundraising since 2000 in the U.S. and Europe. Jennifer holds a M.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University, a B.A. in Soviet Studies from the University of Florida, and a certificate in nonprofit management and leadership from Boston University.

PENNI HENSLEY WAGNER, Director of Operations, joined CCC as a teacher in 1984. She became the Ripley program director in 1987 and the Administrative Director in 2022. She has taught the after-kindergartners at Ripley, the mixed-age group at Emerson, and the 3–4s and 4–5s groups at Ripley. Penni taught 4–5s and mixed-age groups in Medford and Cambridge before joining CCC. She received a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Indiana University.

JENNINE LESSER, East Concord Program Director, joined CCC in 1995. She was previously our Emerson program director and also spent 14 years as a teacher. Jennine has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and early childhood education from Regis College.

TIFFANY BOISVERT, East Concord Site Coordinator, joined CCC in 2010 and worked in both our Infant/Toddler and preschool programs before assuming the Site Coordinator role in 2023. She holds a B.A. in Child Development from Mills College.

LILLIAN ALBANESE joined CCC at our Ripley program in 2019 before moving to Emerson in 2021. Before joining CCC, she worked for many years in local infant/toddler programs.  Lillian has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Elementary Education from UMass Amherst. 

DAISY BEX joined CCC full-time in 2022 after working with us for two summers. She has previous experience teaching school-aged children and received her B.A. in Psychology from UMass Lowell. 

REBECCA BROMARK joined CCC in 2024. Prior to CCC she partnered in developing and implementing a farm education program at Clark Organic Farm in Carlisle.  She also has experience working with children as a children’s librarian.  Rebecca received a degree in Government from Colby College in Maine. 

PATRICIA COLLINS joined CCC in 1999. In addition to teaching our 3-4’s children, she has taught with our 4-5’s and After-K groups.  She was a teacher with the Concord Carousel Program from 1994-97 and has taught a variety of ages in many programs for the Concord Recreation Department.  Patricia has taught theater, creative dance, and sacred dance for children and adults.  She has an undergraduate degree from Hampshire College and is a certified teacher in Noyes Rhythm. 

BRINNA CONLEY joined CCC in 2016. Prior to CCC, she taught Pre-K in a head start program in North Carolina. She has her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from Greensboro College in North Carolina. Brinna is an alum of Concord Children’s Center.

MARIE DIPACE joined CCC in 2010.  She has over twenty years of experience in the field. Most recently she was a teacher with the preschoolers at Technology Children’s Center at Lincoln Lab in Lexington, MA.  She received her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood, Elementary(K-8), and Physical Education from Boston College.

PAMELA GOAR rejoined CCC in 2024 after working with us previously as Enrollment Coordinator in the early 2000s. Her past experience also includes teaching in the Early Childhood Program at Lesley Ellis School and working with high school students in managing executive functioning skills to optimize school success.

AMY GONZALEZ joined CCC in 2021 with 20 years of experience teaching infants through preschool aged children, including at her own family childcare program. Amy has completed extensive coursework in the field of Early Childhood Education.

MELISSA GORGENYI rejoined CCC in 2021 after working with us from 1995-2012 as a preschool teacher. She has her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from Messiah College in Pennsylvania.

ERIKA GUTERMUTH joined CCC in 1996 and has been an infant teacher for all her years with us. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and has taken several classes in early childhood education. Erika brings her love of music into the classroom.

ANNIE KOLFF joined CCC in summer 2017.  She has many years of experience with children in childcare centers and as a nanny.  She has her Early Childhood Certification from Norwalk Community College.

DAVIS KORNBLUM joined CCC in 2024. His prior experience includes working with children in an after-school program. Davis earned his B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Vanderbilt University and has also earned the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout award. Prior to coming to CCC, he worked at a life science consulting firm  in New York City. .

ISABELLE LECHAUVE joined CCC in 2022. She has many years of experience working with infants and toddlers in both the U.S, and France. Isabelle received her B.A. in Classical Literature from Brest University in France and has completed many courses in the field of Early Childhood Education. 

JENNY MITCHELL joined CCC in 2024.  Her previous experience includes teaching toddlers and working with newborns and new moms in the hospital setting.  Jenny is continuing to complete her coursework in the field of Early Childhood Education. 

ANNA MORREALE joined CCC in 2023. She has a B.S. in Biology from Tufts University. Her experiences include working as a preschool teacher in both classrooms and recreational camps. She also holds experience in farming and growing and is excited to share this passion with children.

NICHOLE PIRO joined CCC in 1998 at our Ripley program, teaching with our mixed age group (3-5’s) and 4-5’s before moving over to our West Concord program in 2002.  She returned to Ripley in 2011. Nichole received her graduate degree in Early Childhood Education from Lesley University and her undergraduate degree in Human Services and Psychology.  

JANET SAUER joined CCC in 2024. Prior to CCC she was a college professor at Lesley University teaching special and general education preparation to PreK-12 teachers. Janet holds a Doctorate degree in Special Education from the University of Northern Iowa. 

SHANNON SAYWELL joined CCC in 2021.  Shannon holds a B.A. in Psychology from Smith College and has most recently worked in the behavioral health field as a Psychosocial Engagement Coordinator. She has experience with young children in summer camp and art school classroom settings.

CARMEN WARREN joined CCC in 2014. After three years with the 3-4’s group, Carmen moved to join the 4-5’s team.  She has her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education from Embury Institute for Education in South Africa, her home country.  She came to the States as an au pair in 2010 and has her graduate degree in Early Childhood Education with Creative Arts from Lesley University.

ANDREA WHITNEY joined CCC in 2024. She has a BS in Special Education from Saint Joseph's College in Maine and experience teaching in an infant/toddler mixed classroom. 

MAGS WHITTIER-FERGUSON joined CCC in 2024. Mags holds a Masters in Early Education from Lesley University and several years of experience working with young children in elementary school settings. 

ANNE DOHERTY, West Concord Program Director, joined CCC in 1988 and taught until 2001 when she became Program Director. She received a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and her Master’s in Special Education from Lesley University. 

JEN TURINI, West Concord Site Coordinator, joined CCC in 1999 as a teacher and became Site Coordinator in 2023. She has a B.A. degree in Psychology from Westfield State College and has completed many courses in the field of Early Childhood Education. 

JULIA ABREU joined CCC in 2012 from the Andover School System.  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Wheelock College with a concentration in Early Childhood Education.  Her teaching experiences include preschool through middle school aged students.

DORIS ASENCIOS joined CCC in 2023 with over 23 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a Bachelor of Education from The Higher National Pedagogical Institute of Huari in Ancash, Peru. Doris’s experiences include working with Infants, toddler, preschool and kindergarteners in Maynard.

JULIA BAZANOS joined CCC in 2024. She is a recent graduate of Pennsylvania State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She has worked with children on the autism spectrum in her role as Behavioral Technician specializing in ABA therapy. Julia has also taught dance for many years and is looking forward to bringing her talent to CCC.

LAUREN BECKER joined CCC in 2023 after earning her graduate degree in Early Childhood Education from Boston University. Prior to that, she taught pre-kindergarten at a preschool in New York for four years. 

GHADA BITAR joined CCC in 2017 with 14 prior years of experience in the field. She attended Quincy College where she earned an associate degree in Early Childhood Education.

KAYLA BLAKE earned a Master of Education in School Counseling from University of Massachusetts.  Her experiences include working with children in a variety of settings including, preschool and elementary schools.

SAMANTHA CONNERTY joined CCC in 2024. She received her teaching certificate from Mt. Wachusett Community College in 2012. Sam has 10 years of experience in early childhood care and education.   

PETER FOX joined CCC in 2024. He received his B.A. in Finance with a concentration in Finance from UMass. Peter is currently attending Fisher College to become certified as Lead Teacher through the Department of Early Education and Care. He is a CCC alumnus. 

REBECCA GARVEY joined CCC in 2019 and worked at our Emerson and Ripley locations before moving to West Concord in 2023. Rebecca has a Master's in Education from the University of Southern New Hampshire, a degree in Holistic Psychology, and has experience working in a variety of settings, including childcare. 

JOSEPH GUSTAFSON joined CCC in 2024 and has been working in early childhood education since 2023. He received his B.A. from Emerson College, has a teaching certificate from Mount Wachusett Community College, and is currently enrolled in early childhood courses.

AUDREY JEMLICH joined CCC in 2024 and has over 20 years of teaching experience with both toddlers and preschoolers. While attending both Fisher and Mount Wachusett Community College, Audrey studied early childhood education.

DIANE KRUG joined CCC in 1979 and studied Early Childhood Education at Northeastern University and Middlesex Community College.  

NATALIA McLOUD joined CCC in 2021. She graduated from Lesley University with a master’s degree of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and has an undergraduate degree from Westfield State University in Elementary Education. She has a wealth of experience with children that range from infancy-third grade.

CINDY OULIGHAN rejoined CCC in 2019 after being a toddler teacher with us from 2015-2017.  Previously Cindy ran her own family childcare in her home for over thirty years and was a nanny for 10 years.  She has taken courses in Education from Middlesex Community College and Northeastern University.

SASHI QUALITZ joined CCC in 2013. Prior to coming to CCC she taught in early childhood classrooms for 5 years.

KAREN QUARANTO joined CCC in 2021. She has been in the field of early childhood education for over 15 years and has worked with both preschoolers and infants and toddlers. Karen graduated from Salem State University with a B.S. in Business Education.

ASHLEY RABOIN joined CCC in 2017. She attended Curry College and holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Prior to coming to CCC, her experiences included 9 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

JULIE RECCO has been with CCC since 1993 working primarily with Infants and Toddlers. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami and has completed additional course work in early childhood education.   

LYNN ST. GERMAIN joined CCC in 1988 as a toddler teacher and has spent the past 35 years with this age group. She has a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a concentration on infants and toddlers.

JENNA SULLIVAN joined CCC in 2023. She previously primarily worked with young children on the autism spectrum. Her experiences also include teaching in a toddler classroom at The Nest Early Child Development Center in Merrimack, NH.

HOLLY SWANSON has been with CCC since 2001 and has worked as both a teacher and an administrator. Holly attended Mount Wachusett Community College and is certified in early childhood education.

NASSIMA TIZI-OUGDAL joined CCC in 2017. Prior to joining CCC, Nassima worked as a teacher at Cadence Academy and in a home daycare. She has an A.A. degree in Early Childhood Education from the Urban College of Boston and a degree in Architecture. 

HAILEY VENUTI joined CCC in 2024. She has several years of experience teaching toddlers and studied psychology at Southern New Hampshire University. 

JORDAN ZIRKEL joined CCC in 2017. She spent many years prior to this as a high school volunteer and summer teacher at CCC. She graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.