Meet the Educators
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Jenna Hull
Founder, President, Director Jenna has worked in early childhood education, as both a teacher and director, for the last 17 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Lesley University and a master’s degree in educational psychology and early literacy with a specialization in the Reggio Emilia approach from the University of Colorado, Denver. While obtaining her Master's degree, Jenna worked and studied the Reggio Emilia approach extensively at the Boulder Journey School in Boulder, CO. Jenna has experience teaching all ages within the early childhood sphere, from infancy through second grade, and appreciates the many wonders of each age group. Her particular passions in teaching lie in the co-construction of curriculum with children and families |
discovering children’s interests and facilitating their research is the major reason she has made teaching her career. She focuses on parental engagement and involvement within the classroom structure and is passionate about advocating for children’s capabilities and rights as citizens.
Most recently she has focused on developing educator professional developments and opened and run local preschools and after-school programs in the area. Jenna was the founder of Fawn Children's Group in Bedford, MA and was a co-founder and educator at Woodland Nursery School in Carlisle, MA.
Her passion for fostering children and families’ relationships with nature has led her to partner with Clark Organic Farm and all of the amazing educators you see here to create Community Farm School in Carlisle, Massachusetts. Jenna truly believes that an ideal school setting is created when you work in harmony with the land you’re on and with the collaboration of educators, community, and children.
In her time outside the “classroom”, Jenna enjoys gardening, reading, knitting, and spending time on her “hobby farm” with her six year old son, husband, multiple dogs and pet goats.
Her passion for fostering children and families’ relationships with nature has led her to partner with Clark Organic Farm and all of the amazing educators you see here to create Community Farm School in Carlisle, Massachusetts. Jenna truly believes that an ideal school setting is created when you work in harmony with the land you’re on and with the collaboration of educators, community, and children.
In her time outside the “classroom”, Jenna enjoys gardening, reading, knitting, and spending time on her “hobby farm” with her six year old son, husband, multiple dogs and pet goats.
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Liz Briody
Co-Educator, Pines Classroom Liz brings almost 20 years of experience in elementary education and a passion for hands-on, inquiry-based learning. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Merrimack College and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education from Lesley University. At her previous school, Liz created and implemented a comprehensive STEM curriculum for students in grades K through five. She is excited to work with younger learners, whom she believes are natural scientists and engineers. Liz loved connecting with PreK learners during lunch and recess over the years, before welcoming them into her STEM program as kindergartners. Her commitment to |
early childhood education was deeply influenced by her own children’s experience at an outdoor farm preschool—an inspiring and magical time during which they grew into kind, empathetic, and capable young students.
Liz is thrilled to bring her background in STEM and her love of nature-based learning to the Community Farm School. She’s happiest when outside (as long as she has the right gear!) and proudly claims she never says, “It’s too hot out!” Liz lives in Bedford with her husband, Chris; their children, Poppy (almost 13) and Harry (almost 11); and their sheepadoodle, Otto (almost 5). When she’s not teaching, she enjoys reading, gardening, and especially baking for friends and family. Her passion for baking even led to a side hustle called Petite Mama’s Sweets!—a name lovingly chosen by her mom and kids. Liz earned her black belt in karate last year and enjoys practicing self-defense with Poppy and Harry, who are also black belts. As a family, they enjoy swimming, playing pickleball, and taking walks with Otto.
Liz is thrilled to bring her background in STEM and her love of nature-based learning to the Community Farm School. She’s happiest when outside (as long as she has the right gear!) and proudly claims she never says, “It’s too hot out!” Liz lives in Bedford with her husband, Chris; their children, Poppy (almost 13) and Harry (almost 11); and their sheepadoodle, Otto (almost 5). When she’s not teaching, she enjoys reading, gardening, and especially baking for friends and family. Her passion for baking even led to a side hustle called Petite Mama’s Sweets!—a name lovingly chosen by her mom and kids. Liz earned her black belt in karate last year and enjoys practicing self-defense with Poppy and Harry, who are also black belts. As a family, they enjoy swimming, playing pickleball, and taking walks with Otto.
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Mary Hannah Cline
Co-Educator, Pines Classroom Mary Hannah brings a decade of experience in farm and nature-based early childhood education. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she's also a certified school garden coordinator and environmental educator. Passionate about growth, she has completed various environmental education workshops, including Growing Up Wild and Project Learning Tree. |
Her teaching journey began in kindergarten at a public school in Cary, NC, but it was her role as a nature programmer at a local preserve that ignited her passion for environmental education. Later, she taught at nature-based programs from North Carolina to Boulder, Colorado.
Her love for farm-based early childhood education blossomed while teaching at Sunflower Farm in Colorado. Inspired by her own childhood in North Carolina, she published a children’s book, Love on the Vine, celebrating gardening and seed-saving. Mary Hannah is an respected voice in the field of early childhood education and presented at conferences, addressing biases in language during risky play.
Mary Hannah's teaching philosophy centers on empowering children through trust and self-awareness. She practices Conscious Discipline and believes in deeply understanding her students for their learning success.
Outside of education, Mary Hannah is a perpetual learner with diverse interests. She recently completed beekeeping school and is embarking on an herbalism course. In her free time, she enjoys baking, gardening, reading, yoga, and spending time with her dog, Barley.
Her love for farm-based early childhood education blossomed while teaching at Sunflower Farm in Colorado. Inspired by her own childhood in North Carolina, she published a children’s book, Love on the Vine, celebrating gardening and seed-saving. Mary Hannah is an respected voice in the field of early childhood education and presented at conferences, addressing biases in language during risky play.
Mary Hannah's teaching philosophy centers on empowering children through trust and self-awareness. She practices Conscious Discipline and believes in deeply understanding her students for their learning success.
Outside of education, Mary Hannah is a perpetual learner with diverse interests. She recently completed beekeeping school and is embarking on an herbalism course. In her free time, she enjoys baking, gardening, reading, yoga, and spending time with her dog, Barley.
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Karen Cowan
Co-Educator, Maples Classroom Karen has been teaching preschool-aged children for nearly a decade. Her passion for early childhood education began when she became a mother and deepened as she watched her own children learn through play—first at home and later in their emergent-focused preschool. Inspired by these experiences, she pursued her Master of Education in Early Childhood Education at Lesley University, following her Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University. One of Karen’s greatest teaching passions lies in the co-construction of inquiry-based curriculum. An astute observer of children, she shows deep respect for their voices and interests by creating curriculum that grows directly from their natural curiosities and wonderings. She believes in honoring what children bring to the |
classroom and enriching their learning through experiences rooted in what already excites and engages them.
Karen is dedicated to fostering play-based learning, encouraging children’s natural exploration of the world around them, and building strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families.
Outside the classroom, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband, their two children, and their cat. She also loves running, swimming, and gardening.
Karen is dedicated to fostering play-based learning, encouraging children’s natural exploration of the world around them, and building strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families.
Outside the classroom, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband, their two children, and their cat. She also loves running, swimming, and gardening.
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Rebecca Hagopian
Co-Educator, Pines Classroom Rebecca has worked in classrooms as a speech and language pathologist with preschool and elementary aged children for more than 12 years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Sargent College at Boston University and her Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College. |
Through her teaching experiences and professional development course work, Rebecca brings a wealth of knowledge in speech sound development, phonological awareness, language development and social communication. She values interweaving the natural environment and a child’s interest to promote language and social emotional development.
While in the classroom, Rebecca finds inspiration in utilizing the sensory richness and diversity of a nature based setting to create meaningful, authentic, and engaging learning opportunities to enhance the complexity of a child’s language and development. She values the open-ended, dynamic objects found in nature for their ability to organically promote an inclusive setting that allows children at different language and developmental stages to create shared experiences and build community.
In her free time, Rebecca enjoys hiking, skiing and exploring with her three school-aged children and husband, reading and sipping hot, though usually just warm, cups of coffee.
While in the classroom, Rebecca finds inspiration in utilizing the sensory richness and diversity of a nature based setting to create meaningful, authentic, and engaging learning opportunities to enhance the complexity of a child’s language and development. She values the open-ended, dynamic objects found in nature for their ability to organically promote an inclusive setting that allows children at different language and developmental stages to create shared experiences and build community.
In her free time, Rebecca enjoys hiking, skiing and exploring with her three school-aged children and husband, reading and sipping hot, though usually just warm, cups of coffee.
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Karen Paskiewicz
Co-Educator, Pines Classroom Karen Paskiewicz has worked in the field of early childhood education for more than 25 years as both a teacher and program administrator. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Westbrook College in Maine and her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of New England. Karen has worked with children of all ages from infancy through kindergarten, which has allowed her to build her deep understanding of childhood development. Her teaching philosophy is grounded on the educational philosophies around relationships, social learning, and play-based curriculum. |
The teachings of the Reggio Emilia Approach and Magda Gerber have shaped who she is as an educator, holding strong values of responsive caregiving and the rights of every child.
Her past administrative roles have offered invaluable opportunities to foster her collaborative skills while working with colleagues, parents and local area educators. Within these roles she has developed a commitment to the importance of partnership within every interaction.
During her time as both an educator and administrator at the Infant Toddler Children’s Center in Acton, Karen experienced the value of nature in early education. She saw children thrive while outside in a supportive environment that fosters a love of nature. An expert in the field, Karen has spent recent years sharing her knowledge and experiences by developing and presenting professional developments to area educators.
In her personal time, Karen enjoys spending time with her two daughters, husband and dog, going for walks and enjoying some leisurely time relaxing with her loved ones.
Her past administrative roles have offered invaluable opportunities to foster her collaborative skills while working with colleagues, parents and local area educators. Within these roles she has developed a commitment to the importance of partnership within every interaction.
During her time as both an educator and administrator at the Infant Toddler Children’s Center in Acton, Karen experienced the value of nature in early education. She saw children thrive while outside in a supportive environment that fosters a love of nature. An expert in the field, Karen has spent recent years sharing her knowledge and experiences by developing and presenting professional developments to area educators.
In her personal time, Karen enjoys spending time with her two daughters, husband and dog, going for walks and enjoying some leisurely time relaxing with her loved ones.
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Nicole Morrison
Co-Educator, Pines Classroom Nicole has been in the Early Childhood Education field for over fifteen years and has been fortunate enough to have extensive work experience in the Reggio Emilia approach. Through her experience as a former Preschool Program Coordinator and Lead Teacher at a local non-profit center, Nicole has grown to respect and embrace the Reggio Emilia approach and Constructivist theory. She has an inspirational expertise of developing emergent curriculum in partnership with her students, which allows children to learn through their life experiences, play, and interests, being true protagonists in their learning. |
Nicole recognizes and honors each child’s interests by cultivating a thoughtfully age-appropriate curriculum, which is then captured through observation and documentation. She believes the home-school connection is a crucial aspect of all children’s educational experiences, and fosters this crucial connection through partnerships and collaboration with the families she works with. She believes these relationships are essential to the success of a child’s development and an important component of a holistic approach to education.
Nicole has earned her Master of Science in Care and Education in Early Childhood Settings and completed coursework allowing her to become Director II certified by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). In addition, Nicole is a certified children’s yoga instructor and cannot wait to practice some poses with all the little yogis!
When Nicole is not learning alongside children in a school setting, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, husband, and two wild yet lovable cattle dogs. She enjoys camping, hiking, gardening, yoga, and of course, some quality lounging time when the opportunity presents itself.
Nicole has earned her Master of Science in Care and Education in Early Childhood Settings and completed coursework allowing her to become Director II certified by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). In addition, Nicole is a certified children’s yoga instructor and cannot wait to practice some poses with all the little yogis!
When Nicole is not learning alongside children in a school setting, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, husband, and two wild yet lovable cattle dogs. She enjoys camping, hiking, gardening, yoga, and of course, some quality lounging time when the opportunity presents itself.
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Meg Nero
Co-Educator, Pines Classroom, After School Program Educator Meg's passion for early childhood education began in high school when she first stepped into a preschool classroom. This passion led her to Tufts University, where she pursued a degree in Child Study and Human Development. During her time at University, she interned at a Reggio-inspired children’s center in her hometown of Acton, MA. After graduating, Meg returned to the same center as a full-time teacher, dedicating nearly a decade to nurturing and educating children. Her experience spans from working with preschool and school-age children to focusing on infants and toddlers. |
Meg believes deeply in the power of relationships in a child’s education, recognizing how vital connections are in fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment. Her commitment to this philosophy has shaped her approach to teaching and caring for young children.
Outside of her professional life, Meg enjoys a peaceful and active lifestyle. She shares her home with her boyfriend and their beloved dog, and much of her free time is spent walking with her canine companion. She also finds joy in reading, running, and visiting family. As she embarks on her journey at Community Farm School, Meg is excited to bring her experience, enthusiasm, and dedication to this new chapter in her career.
Outside of her professional life, Meg enjoys a peaceful and active lifestyle. She shares her home with her boyfriend and their beloved dog, and much of her free time is spent walking with her canine companion. She also finds joy in reading, running, and visiting family. As she embarks on her journey at Community Farm School, Meg is excited to bring her experience, enthusiasm, and dedication to this new chapter in her career.