OUR STAFF | preciousones

Meet Our Wonderful Team!

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves
with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12

Jeff M. -

Owner

With 7 children, a dream and a few key staff, Precious Ones was birthed in February of 2010. In 2020, Precious Ones surpassed 150 children in 3 locations. Jeff, also a Pastor, attributes the success to God's blessing and an amazing staff. The May family considers it to be a tremendous privilege to serve the children and families in the Blackstone Valley.

Erin G. -

Director

Erin has been with Precious Ones since May 2012 and in the child care field for over 13 years. She attended Becker College where she earned her Lead Teacher certification in Infants/Toddlers, and Preschool. Ms. Erin taught in Pre-K classrooms and substituted for the public schools for 9 years. She studied psychology and administration at Quinsigamond C.C. where she obtained her Director's License. She is currently our Center Director; stop in her office to say hello!

Amanda G. -
A. Director/Preschool Teacher

Amanda ha been with Precious Ones since 2014. She is a certified Lead/Infant Toddler Teacher, as well as, Lead Preschool Teacher. Amanda is the Assistant Director at Precious Ones. She holds her Bachelor Degree in Education Studies and is CPR/First Aid Certified. Amanda has over ten years experience with children and is the proud mother of her son Archer, who has also attended Precious Ones. She is extremely grateful to be able to work at a center that supports her to do what she loves most, working and guiding children through their most important years of life.

Nancy V.-

School Age Teacher

Nancy has been with Precious Ones since we opened in February 2010. She is MA DEEC certified in Infant/Toddler/Preschool, as well
as First Aid and CPR and holds an Associates Degree from Quinsigamond Community College. She previously worked as a teacher's aide/monitor at the elementary level in Uxbridge and taught at a private preschool in Hopedale. Nancy is also a proud mother of two college students and has resided in Uxbridge since 1997, along with her husband.

Mervat B. -
Lead Preschool Teacher

Mervat joined the precious ones team in September 2011. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Education with a specialization in Elementary Education. She has worked as a certified elementary teacher for ten years. She is DEEC certified as lead infant, toddler, preschool and director one. Mervat has always loved working with children. She also loves spending time with her husband and two children. She feels incredibly blessed to be part of Precious Ones team.

Tanya B. -
Infant/Toddler Teacher

Tanya started her child care journey back in 1999 when she was in high school. She started in preschool and also worked with school age before having two children of her own. She loves to be "crafty" and spend time with her family. Tanya joined the POCC family in 2016 in school age, took some time off, and came back to be in the older infant room. She loves watching them learn new things and watching their personalities develop and blossom. Tanya is delighted to be in her new room and meet new families at Precious Ones.

Bailey B. -
Preschool Teacher

Bailey is a certified teacher currently teaching mainly young toddlers but also helping teachers in other classrooms. She is currently enrolled in school as an early education major. Her goal is to continue teaching young children and eventually become Lead Teacher Certified. Bailey has been with Precious Ones since September 2016, starting as a teacher's aide when she was in high school. She loves the kids and looks forward to meeting new children and watching them learn and grow!

Amanda W. -
Preschool Teacher

Amanda joined the Precious Ones team in January, 2017. She recently attended Becker College where she received her Infant/Toddler & Preschool certifications. Previously she was a cosmetologist and taught at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy. Amanda is also a mom to 3 amazing boys. She has always loved children and looks forward to continuing her education in child care.

Amanda M. -
Infant/Toddler Teacher

Amanda joined the Precious Ones team in October of 2017 as a teacher's aide, she spent time as a School Age Group Leader and now she is thrilled to be a teacher in the Older Toddler room. She recently earned her teacher’s certification through Bay Path University, where she continues her studies to obtain her Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education. Amanda graduated from Douglas High School in May of 2019 and is one of the youngest teacher’s on the Precious Ones team; but that hasn't stopped her! She is passionate about teaching children and feels extremely blessed to work with such an amazing staff and wonderful families.

Sheena P. -
Lead Preschool Teacher

Sheena joined the Precious Ones team in September 2018. She is a certified infant/toddler and preschool lead teacher. She holds a bachelors degree in education. Sheena has over 10 years experience working with children of all ages and development levels. She is a proud mom of two girls. She loves spending time with family and friends.

Tanya M. -
Lead Preschool Teacher

Tanya joined Precious Ones November 2018. She has a Bachelor's in Early Childhood and is Lead Teacher certified Preschool and Teacher Infant/Toddler. She has over 30 years of experience in the child care field starting with babysitting, being a nanny, raising two children, working in day care centers, public schools plus had a home daycare. She is very active at her Presbyterian church as Nursery Provider, Deacon Secretary and choir member. Now that her sons are off in college,Tanya is thrilled to return to a classroom. She looks forward to a long, fulfilling career at Precious Ones.

Catie R. -
Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

Catie joined the Precious Ones team

In August 2019. She graduated Bridgewater State University with a bachelors degree in Psychology and a minor in Special Education. She is lead Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Director 1 & 11 certified through EEC. Catie has been working in childcare centers since 2010 but also has experience in school settings as well. Catie loves spending time with her two boys and family and can’t wait to get to know all the children here at precious ones and watch them grow! “

Nicole E. -
Infant/Toddler Teacher

Nicole is a certified infant/toddler and preschool teacher. She has been working in the child care field since 2003. Nicole studied at Dean College in 2010 and received her certification for Early Childhood Education. In her spare time Nicole enjoys spending time with her three children. She is happy to be part of the Precious Ones team.

Kristin M. -
Infant/Toddler Teacher

Kristen joined the Precious Ones team in August of 2018. She is a certified infant/toddler teacher, with over 20 years experience working in child care. Kristen is the proud mother of two daughters, Lily and Delaney. Kristen loves working for the May family and fellow teachers at Precious Ones. She is grateful that she is able to nurture children each day.

Lisa M. -
Infant/Toddler Teacher

Ms. Lisa has been part of the POCC team since August 2018. Prior to this she was a stay at home mom raising her three daughters. Once her children were grown she joined her daughter Amanda at Precious Ones. Lisa has obtained her teaching certification in the younger infant room; she loves taking care of and spending time with the babies. When she is not at POCC she enjoys taking adventurous walks with her husband and spending time with her family.

Maryia K.

Julie S. -
Infant/Toddler Teacher

Julie graduated from high school with her teacher's certificate in 1998 and received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Fisher College. Julie is Director 2 certified. She worked at another center for 7 years prior to joining the Precious Ones team. Julie was also a nanny for 5 years. Her experience ranges from infants through school age. She also has experience with special needs children. She lives with her wonderful husband and her son Jake, She loves to spend time with her family and in her spare time she enjoys treading, doing crafts and playing games with her son. She is thrilled to have joined Precious Ones in the summer of 2019.

Dale W. -
Infant/Toddler Teacher

Dale joined the Precious Ones team in 2019. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and has worked on and off in child care and early education while also raising her two wonderful sons. Dale has also served in her church for many years teaching Sunday school. She is thrilled to be working with toddlers and preschoolers and looks forward to teaching them and learning from them. Now that her boys have grown, Dale loves to spend time with her grandchildren.

Savannah C. -
Preschool Teacher

Savannah began her Precious Ones journey in the beginning of 2020 as a Preschool Teacher’s Aide. She’s has enjoyed her experience in all of POCC’s preschool rooms as well as a few of the toddler rooms. Savannah has always been passionate to help children grow and become the best they can be. She is now part of the Pre-K room and is thrilled to see where her future takes her in child care! Savannah has a niece and a nephew that she loves to spend time with and she adores her dogs.

Lee M.

Julianna G.. -
School Age Site Coordinator

Julianna joined Precious Ones Child Care in October 2020 as the Site Coordinator of the school age program in Uxbridge. Julianna

studied law and politics at Bryant University and Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in 2018.

She is hoping to continue her education for her Masters Degree in the near future .In her spare time she enjoys going for Car rides and spending time with her family. Julianna is super excited to be a part of such an amazing team and is thrilled to work with the parents and the children!

Maryia K.

Jessica S.

Kasie

Elizabeth V.. -
Preschool Teacher

Ms. Liz joined the Precious Ones team in October, 2020. She has been an early childhood educator since 2007 where she started as a Teacher's Assistant. In 2009, Liz became a Certified Teacher for Infants/Toddlers and Preschool. She is currently enrolled at Rhode Island Community College where she is studying to obtain her Associates Degree in Early Childhood. Liz is also a mother to two amazing children. She is passionate about Early Childhood and truly enjoys watching children learn and develop. Liz is grateful and elated to join the Precious Ones family.

Olivia

Bailey

Madelyn

Colleen

Madelyn

Mariah

Our Incredible Part Time & Seasonal Staff

Hannah

Maddie

Mariah

Abigail

Michelle D.

School Age Group Leader

Rebecca S.

Teacher's Aide/Maintenance

Lee M.

Preschool Teacher

Megan P.

School Age Group Leader

Megan

Lisa

Madelyn

Rachel T.

School Age Group Leader

Nadine B./School Age Summer Coordinator

Grace M.

School Age Group Leader

Ingrid V.

Substitue Teacher

Anna M.

School Age Group Leader

Jessica G..

Substitute Teacher

Our Amazing Teacher's Assistants

Kristin

Katelyn

Megan

Jess

Keeler

Maddie

Mariah

Faith

Mariah

Hannah

Kristin

Nate

Erika

Gabe

Christina

Faith

Savannah

Nick

Alexis

Madeline

Anna

Lily

Jessica

Anna

Kyla

Anna

Erika

Mica

Morgan

Brendan

Gracie

Rachel

Kellie

Taylor

Skylar

Geovanna

Kayla