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 2021, 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.
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.
Lee M. -
Infant/Toddler Teacher
Lee has worked at Precious Ones since 2015. She graduated from Assumption College (now University). Lee worked as a substitute teacher prior to joining the Precious Ones. She is Infant/Toddler and Preschool certified. Lee enjoys teaching and helping children and considers it a gift to watch them learn and grow. In addition to teaching, Lee likes to read, volunteer, and go on adventures with friends! Her faith and family are also very important to her. She considers it a blessing to teach with a special team at Precious Ones!
Tanya B. -
Lead 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.
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.
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. -
Lead 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.
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.
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.
Maryia K.
Jordan A. -
Lead Preschool Teacher
Jordan is excited to be returning to the Precious Ones family after graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education at Worcester State University. She is infant/toddler, preschool and school age certified. She has always loved working with kids and seeing them grow. Jordan started working with kids when she was 16, babysitting and nannying. She lives in Uxbridge with her family and dog. She loves to bake, ski and spend time at the beach. She is happy to be back working with the families and teachers.
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.
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!
Lee M.
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.
Maryia K.
Jessica S.
Kasie
Kasie
Katrina C. -
Lead Toddler Teacher
Katrina is thrilled about joining the team! She is a certified infant/toddler and preschool teacher. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish as well as courses in Early Childhood Education from Framingham State University and administration courses from Quinsigamond Community College. Katrina has over ten years of experience working with children and is a proud new mom to a baby girl named Eve. She loves to spend time going on adventures with her family and her two dogs.
Olivia
Bailey
Madelyn
Colleen
Madelyn
Mariah
Our Incredible School Age, Part Time & Seasonal Staff
Hannah
Maddie
Mariah
Abigail
Michelle D.
School Age Group Leader
Rebecca S.
Teacher's Aide/Maintenance
Megan P.
School Age Group Leader
Megan
Lisa
Madelyn
Rachel T.
School Age Group Leader
Jessica G.
Substitute Teacher
Nadine B./School Age Summer Coordinator
Grace M.
School Age Group Leader
Ingrid V.
Substitue Teacher
Anna M.
School Age Group Leader
Our Amazing Teacher's Assistants
Kristin
Katelyn
Megan
Jess
Keeley
Maddie
Mariah
Faith
Mariah
Hannah
Kristin
Nate
Erika
Gabe
Christina
Faith
Savannah
Nick
Rachel
Madeline
Anna
Lily
Jessica
Anna
Kyla
Kyla
Anna
Erika
Mica
Elizabeth
Brendan
Gracie
Rachel
Rachel
Kellie
Taylor
Skylar
Rachel
Brendan
Zachary
Geovanna
Kayla
Megan
Kristin
Abigail
Brooke
Daisha
Courtney
Hayley
Candace
Tessa
Nate
Jessica
Morgan