
Faculty & Staff
Teachers at The Learning Project are highly trained, well-educated, and fully committed. Many hold advanced degrees and are supported by the school in furthering their professional development by attending conferences, workshops, and classes. Our teachers are exceptionally hard working and the school remains committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits, as well as a collegial and supportive work environment.
Administration

Ben Duncan
he/him/his
Advancement, Admissions, and Events Coordinator
B.S. University of Connecticut
M.A. University of Connecticut
2 years at The LP

Mikah Farbo
she/her/hers
Director of Academics, Faculty, and Inclusion
B.A. Bryn Mawr College
M.Ed. Harvard Graduate School of Education
8 years at The LP

Justin Hajj
he/him/his
Michael W. McCord
Head of School
B.A. Boston College
M.Ed. Northeastern University
12 years at The LP

Alyssa Mosso
she/her/hers
After School and Front Office Support
A.A. Bunker Hill Community College
4 years at The LP

Emma Russell
she/her/hers
School Counselor and Student Support Coordinator
B.S.E. Bridgewater State University
M.Ed. Bridgewater State University
4 years at The LP

Nesanne Tam
she/her/hers
Coordinator of Programs and Technology
B.S. Northeastern University
2 years at The LP

Claire Toker
she/her/hers
Administrative Assistant
B.S.C. Buckinghamshire College of Higher Education
10 years at The LP

Tara Vuono
she/her/hers
Director of Finance
and Operations
B.S. Alfred University
Certified Public Accountant
2 years at The LP

Sasha Zuflacht
she/her/hers
Assistant Head and Crawford Director of Community Relations
B.A. Union College
M.B.A. Boston University
4 years at The LP
Faculty

Juliana Brinkley
she/her/hers
First Grade Head Teacher
B.S. Wheelock College
22 years at The LP

Meg Carlyle
they/them/theirs
Art Teacher and After School Teacher
B.S. University of Vermont
M.A.T. Tufts University
3 years at The LP

Caroline Carver
she/her/hers
Fourth Grade Head Teacher
B.A. University of Vermont
M.Ed. Lesley University
10 years at The LP

Cate Costigan
she/her/hers
Fifth Grade Head Teacher
B.Ed. Indiana University
M.P.S. Manhattanville College
1 year at The LP

Kristen Faubert
she/her/hers
Kindergarten Head Teacher
B.S. University of Vermont
M.Ed. Boston University
10 years at The LP

Suzanne Garcia
she/her/hers
Science Teacher and After School Teacher
B.A. Boston College
M.Ed. University of Massachusetts
17 years at The LP

John Krewson
he/him/his
Sixth Grade Head Teacher
B.A. Syracuse University
M.Ed. Northeastern University
10 years at The LP

Juliana Lederman
she/her/hers
All Building Substitute and Academic Support
B.A. Brown University
1 year at The LP

Gabbie Lynch
she/her/hers
All Building Substitute and Academic Support
B.S. University of Connecticut
2 years at The LP

Jordan Oczkowski
he/him/his
Music Teacher and After School Teacher
B.A. The College of Saint Rose
M.M. Ithaca College
4 years at The LP

John Robinson
he/him/his
Physical Education Teacher
B.S. Westfield State College
26 years at The LP

Carlos Sáez Rodriguez
he/him/his
Spanish Teacher and After School Teacher
B.A. Autonoma University of Madrid
B.A. in Social Work National Distance Education University
M.A.T. Spanish Universidad Rovira y Virgili
10 years at The LP

Kristina Royal
she/her/hers
Third Grade Head Teacher and Director of the Fellowship Program
B.S. Lesley University
M.Ed. Lesley University
19 years at The LP

Haley Smith
she/her/hers
Kindergarten Associate Teacher
B.A. Worcester State University
M.Ed. Lesley University
9 years at The LP

Izzy Ward
she/her/hers
Second Grade Head Teacher
B.A. Colby College
M.Ed Lesley University
2 years at The LP

Anne Zanazzi
she/her/hers
Learning Specialist
M.Ed. Lesley University
B.S. Georgetown University
8 years at The LP
Teaching Fellows

Timothy Chang
he/him/his
Fellow
B.A. Boston University
1 year at The LP

Annabel Cohen
she/her/hers
Fellow
B.A. Carleton College
1 year at The LP

Zoe Contrubis
she/her/hers
Fellow
B.A. Smith College
1 year at The LP

Jessie Friedman
she/her/hers
Fellow
B.A. Brandeis University
1 year at The LP

Jacob Iarussi
he/him/his
Fellow
B.A. University of Vermont
1 year at The LP

Lauren Waters
she/her/hers
Fellow
B.S. Bowdoin University
1 year at The LP

Hannah Yelnosky
she/her/hers
Fellow
B.A. Skidmore College
1 year at The LP