Anna Parsons, B.S.
Anna has earned her B.S. in early childhood and holds her license in Early Childhood Teacher With and Without Mild-Moderate Disabilities. Anna is a compassionate teacher with 27 years of experience working with young children with and without disabilities in both the public and private school settings. She is an enthusiastic and caring educator who believes that all children can learn and thrive in an environment that is stimulating, nurturing and developmentally appropriate. She is creative, innovative and proactive. Anna possesses an exceptional ability to modify instruction based on students' needs and abilities, and to establish and develop rapport with students and parents based on outstanding communication skills. Anna facilitates young children's social play groups at The Whole Child, Inc. as needed.
Anna has earned her B.S. in early childhood and holds her license in Early Childhood Teacher With and Without Mild-Moderate Disabilities. Anna is a compassionate teacher with 27 years of experience working with young children with and without disabilities in both the public and private school settings. She is an enthusiastic and caring educator who believes that all children can learn and thrive in an environment that is stimulating, nurturing and developmentally appropriate. She is creative, innovative and proactive. Anna possesses an exceptional ability to modify instruction based on students' needs and abilities, and to establish and develop rapport with students and parents based on outstanding communication skills. Anna facilitates young children's social play groups at The Whole Child, Inc. as needed.
Bridget Nichols, M. Ed., BCBA
Bridget Nichols is a special educator of young children and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. For the past ten years, Bridget has been serving the Shrewsbury Public Schools as a Program Coordinator in their integrated preschool program. In this role, Bridget has had the privilege of serving preschool children and their families as they transition from Early Intervention into the Public Education System. For many families of children with autism and developmental delays, this is a new and unchartered territory that requires guidance from a trusted and knowledgeable educator. Bridget strives to be this type of educator who builds relationships with the parents and families of her students built on trust, skill and communication. Bridget received her undergraduate degree in Human Services and Special Education from Boston College. As she began working with young children with autism, Bridget went on to receive her Masters degree and Massachusetts certification for teaching children with Severe Disabilities from Lesley University. Bridget also complete coursework and practicum hours to sit for her Boards in March 2008, which has given her the ability to practice as a BCBA for the past seven years.
Bridget Nichols is a special educator of young children and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. For the past ten years, Bridget has been serving the Shrewsbury Public Schools as a Program Coordinator in their integrated preschool program. In this role, Bridget has had the privilege of serving preschool children and their families as they transition from Early Intervention into the Public Education System. For many families of children with autism and developmental delays, this is a new and unchartered territory that requires guidance from a trusted and knowledgeable educator. Bridget strives to be this type of educator who builds relationships with the parents and families of her students built on trust, skill and communication. Bridget received her undergraduate degree in Human Services and Special Education from Boston College. As she began working with young children with autism, Bridget went on to receive her Masters degree and Massachusetts certification for teaching children with Severe Disabilities from Lesley University. Bridget also complete coursework and practicum hours to sit for her Boards in March 2008, which has given her the ability to practice as a BCBA for the past seven years.
Laura Berman, M.Ed.
Special Educator, Tutor
Laura Berman, M.Ed. has been working with children for as long as she can remember. She graduated from Boston College with degrees in Elementary Education and English. After working in the public school system for a few years, she returned to school, earning her Master of Education in Moderate Special Needs through the Lesley University Collaborative Internship Program in conjunction with The Carroll School in Lincoln. Upon graduating, she began teaching 5th grade math at Carroll, where she discovered her love of arithmetic and number puzzles. After moving to the Worcester area, Laura began teaching 3rd and 4th grade math at Touchstone Community School in Grafton. She is currently taking time off from teaching to raise her newborn baby, but is excited to join The Whole Child and share her passion for math with TWC’s families. Her goal is to help both children and parents see themselves as capable mathematicians and to eliminate the words “I’m just bad at math” from their vocabulary! In addition to math, Laura enjoys teaching reading and writing and helping children develop a passion for high-quality literature. Using a multi-sensory approach to learning, Laura strives to create an environment where all students are able to discover their strengths and develop their self-confidence.
Laura provides tutoring at The Whole Child, Inc. for our clients. She will not be available over the summer.
lberman@thewholechildmatters.org
Special Educator, Tutor
Laura Berman, M.Ed. has been working with children for as long as she can remember. She graduated from Boston College with degrees in Elementary Education and English. After working in the public school system for a few years, she returned to school, earning her Master of Education in Moderate Special Needs through the Lesley University Collaborative Internship Program in conjunction with The Carroll School in Lincoln. Upon graduating, she began teaching 5th grade math at Carroll, where she discovered her love of arithmetic and number puzzles. After moving to the Worcester area, Laura began teaching 3rd and 4th grade math at Touchstone Community School in Grafton. She is currently taking time off from teaching to raise her newborn baby, but is excited to join The Whole Child and share her passion for math with TWC’s families. Her goal is to help both children and parents see themselves as capable mathematicians and to eliminate the words “I’m just bad at math” from their vocabulary! In addition to math, Laura enjoys teaching reading and writing and helping children develop a passion for high-quality literature. Using a multi-sensory approach to learning, Laura strives to create an environment where all students are able to discover their strengths and develop their self-confidence.
Laura provides tutoring at The Whole Child, Inc. for our clients. She will not be available over the summer.
lberman@thewholechildmatters.org
Jean Dewar, B.S. in Education, M.A. Educational Administration
Special Education Tutor, Life Skills Teacher
Jean has over 35 years of experience in the Educational field as a special educator. She has taught at all
levels and in several school districts. She holds her license as a Teacher of Special Education All Levels, and Administrator of Special Education All Levels. Jean has enjoyed working with children with and without disabilities. Her expertise and most experience has been at the high school level. Jean has developed programs for students in Life Skills and in Employment Training.
Jean is presently an Educational Surrogate Parent for the Federation For Children With Special Needs. Her passion is working with children and families to support the journey to help students find success in life in the least restrictive environment. Jean has had the pleasure of placing many students in the community for employment while supporting those students academically as well. Jean is married and has two grown sons. She also has three grandchildren and one more to be added soon. Jean enjoys spending her leisure time in Maine on the coast, gardening, reading, and taking walks along the shore. Jean is an avid yoga enthusiast as well. Jean has helped us develop our classes for older students working on life skills and is our resource in this area.
Special Education Tutor, Life Skills Teacher
Jean has over 35 years of experience in the Educational field as a special educator. She has taught at all
levels and in several school districts. She holds her license as a Teacher of Special Education All Levels, and Administrator of Special Education All Levels. Jean has enjoyed working with children with and without disabilities. Her expertise and most experience has been at the high school level. Jean has developed programs for students in Life Skills and in Employment Training.
Jean is presently an Educational Surrogate Parent for the Federation For Children With Special Needs. Her passion is working with children and families to support the journey to help students find success in life in the least restrictive environment. Jean has had the pleasure of placing many students in the community for employment while supporting those students academically as well. Jean is married and has two grown sons. She also has three grandchildren and one more to be added soon. Jean enjoys spending her leisure time in Maine on the coast, gardening, reading, and taking walks along the shore. Jean is an avid yoga enthusiast as well. Jean has helped us develop our classes for older students working on life skills and is our resource in this area.
Meghan Troncale, MS, CCC-SLP
Meghan graduated with a Masters of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Rhode Island in 2006 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from the University of New Hampshire in 2003. She has over 9 years experience as a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist.
Meghan began her career in Texas, working for the North East Independent School District in San Antonio, and part-time at The Stone Oak Speech and Language Center as well. After moving to Dallas, TX, she worked in the clinical setting once again at Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy, and as a school-based Spanish assessor for Irving Independent School District. She moved back to her home of the Northeast to Upton, MA in May 2015, and has been providing Early Intervention services to young children in their homes. Throughout her career, she has worked with children with a variety of needs in many different settings; she truly enjoys watching children grow, progress and become excited about engaging with others through language. She is highly trained in several therapy techniques such as Picture Exchange Communication (PECs), and Beckman Oral Motor, and provides effective, research-based intervention. Meghan is bilingual and can also provide therapy in Spanish. She specializes in: autism, receptive/expressive disorders, articulation disorders, phonological disorders, swallowing disorders/feeding and fluency disorders.
Meghan resides in Upton, MA with her husband and has 2 young girls, two dogs, and a cat. Helping children communicate through play is her passion. Meghan is developing her private practice. She also facilitates social communication groups at The Whole Child, Inc. as needed.
mtroncale@thewholechildmatters.org
Meghan graduated with a Masters of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Rhode Island in 2006 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from the University of New Hampshire in 2003. She has over 9 years experience as a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist.
Meghan began her career in Texas, working for the North East Independent School District in San Antonio, and part-time at The Stone Oak Speech and Language Center as well. After moving to Dallas, TX, she worked in the clinical setting once again at Stepping Stones Pediatric Therapy, and as a school-based Spanish assessor for Irving Independent School District. She moved back to her home of the Northeast to Upton, MA in May 2015, and has been providing Early Intervention services to young children in their homes. Throughout her career, she has worked with children with a variety of needs in many different settings; she truly enjoys watching children grow, progress and become excited about engaging with others through language. She is highly trained in several therapy techniques such as Picture Exchange Communication (PECs), and Beckman Oral Motor, and provides effective, research-based intervention. Meghan is bilingual and can also provide therapy in Spanish. She specializes in: autism, receptive/expressive disorders, articulation disorders, phonological disorders, swallowing disorders/feeding and fluency disorders.
Meghan resides in Upton, MA with her husband and has 2 young girls, two dogs, and a cat. Helping children communicate through play is her passion. Meghan is developing her private practice. She also facilitates social communication groups at The Whole Child, Inc. as needed.
mtroncale@thewholechildmatters.org
Sat Nam Kaur, M. Ed
Tutor, Yogi
Sat Nam has been serving as an educator for over 25 years, from pre-school to college. Currently, she teaching yogic tools for resiliency with teens with anxiety, at Slater Middle School in Pawtucket, RI. She also provides tools for academic, behavioral, and mental health challenges, movement therapy, and as a tutor, soft advocacy for children with special needs. She facilitates a safe and loving way for children to find their strength within to heal themselves. Sat Nam is the author of Reading from the Heart and has received a citation from the city of Fall River for her work with children and families.
Tutor, Yogi
Sat Nam has been serving as an educator for over 25 years, from pre-school to college. Currently, she teaching yogic tools for resiliency with teens with anxiety, at Slater Middle School in Pawtucket, RI. She also provides tools for academic, behavioral, and mental health challenges, movement therapy, and as a tutor, soft advocacy for children with special needs. She facilitates a safe and loving way for children to find their strength within to heal themselves. Sat Nam is the author of Reading from the Heart and has received a citation from the city of Fall River for her work with children and families.
We also refer to tutors who work with students in varied grade levels at our facility, but who are not listed on this website. We also offer Wilson Reading tutoring. Please contact us to inquire.