Mrs. Pat Finlay-Hamilton, Director

Mrs. Finlay-Hamilton has been the Director at Central Co-Op for the past 19 years. Prior to that, Mrs. Finlay-Hamilton worked as a teacher in Dunstable; a teacher for Lowell Head Start; and also as a day care teacher in Chelmsford, MA. Mrs. Finlay-Hamilton attained her BA in Education from Anna Maria College, and has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for about 34 years. Her favorite daily activity is greeting the children, and watching them have a good time in school. Mrs. Finlay-Hamilton's favorite project during the school year is hatching the chicks in the springtime. What Mrs. Finlay-Hamilton likes best about the Co-Op is seeing long term friendships grow, and observing the parents and staff working together for the children. You can reach Mrs. Finlay-Hamilton by calling the Central Co-Op at (978) 256-3033 or by e-mail.

Suzanne Dionne, Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Dionne came aboard the Co-Op in January of 2007 as the Administrative Assistant to Mrs. Hamilton. She has her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from Middlesex Community College.

After completing 5 years as a pre-school teacher at Children’s World Learning Center, Mrs. Dionne took 3 years off to be home with her son.  She then returned to Children’s World to be a private Kindergarten teacher during the 2001-2003 school year, after which she took time off from teaching to enjoy her son and daughter.  Mrs. Dionne first became involved at the Co-Op while her daughter attended the school.

Welcome to Mrs. Buhle's classroom!

Mrs. Buhle has a B.A. in French from Wellesley College, a Masters' degree in Early Childhood education from Lesley College, and many years experience as a Preschool Teacher. She was a Teaching Director at the Lowell YWCA for 9 years. Mrs. Buhle has been teaching at the Co-Op for the past 16 years.

Mrs. Buhle wants all her students to know we have lots of fun at the Co-Op! Some highlights during the year are the celebrations of growing in the classroom from popcorn in the Fall to amaryllis bulbs in the Winter and garden seeds in Spring.  We enjoy science experiments, stories, and all kinds of projects.  We sing lots of old folk songs and make up new songs, too.  We make friends and have a wonderful time together!  To leave a message for Mrs. Buhle, call the Central Co-Op at (978) 256-3033.

Welcome to Mrs. LeMasurier's classroom!

Mrs. LeMasurier became involved with the Co-Op while her sons attended the school. Mrs. LeMasurier first joined the Board of Directors as Director of Repair and Maintenance and then moved on to Vice President of Fund Raising.  Two years later, Mrs. LeMasurier was elected as President. Because teaching was Mrs. LeMasurier passion, she resigned as President to fill the opening when Mrs. Snell left the Co-Op. Mrs. LeMasurier is currently working towards her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. To leave a message for Mrs. LeMasurier, call the Central Co-Op at (978) 256-3033.

Welcome to Mrs. Martin's classroom!

Mrs. Martin has been teaching for 16 years. For the past 11 years Mrs. Martin has been teaching at the Co-Op.  Prior to teaching at the Co-Op, Mrs. Martin had a family day care.  Mrs. Martin started as a Parent Helper at the Co-Op.  Mrs. Martin's experience at the Co-Op inspired her to become a pre-school teacher. Two of Mrs. Martin's three boys attended the Co-Op.  Before, coming to the Co-Op, Mrs. Martin taught at the Carlisle Children's Center, working with two year old children (she now holds a degree in potty training!)

Mrs. Martin has lots of favorite projects during the year, but her favorites are always the messy ones.  Mrs. Martin also enjoys circle time when she reads to the class.  Mrs. Martin loves to read and feels one can never read too much to a child. Mrs. Martin's wish for her students is that they grow strong, always wear a smile and have fun! To leave a message for Mrs. Martin, call the Central Co-Op at (978) 256-3033.

Welcome to Mrs. Papenfuss' classroom!

Mrs. Papenfuss has been teaching at the Co-Op for 21 years, taking 2 years off in 1994-1996 for a respite. Prior to beginning teaching at the Co-Op, she was the office aide for 4 years. Mrs. Papenfuss began her Co-Op career as a parent with her 2 sons attending the preschool for a combination of 3 years.

Mrs. Papenfuss' favorite activity during the year is hard to pinpoint, but it would probably be the Star of the Day program that commences in the Spring.  Mrs. Papenfuss' message to her students is that they're going to have fun making new friends, learning new songs and trying new activities. To leave a message for Mrs. Papenfuss, call the Central Co-Op at (978) 256-3033.

Welcome to Mrs. Rousseau's classroom!

Mrs. Rousseau has been a teacher at the Co-Op for the past 13 years. Prior to teaching at the Co-Op, Mrs. Rousseau taught a combination first/second grade class for seven years at the Cashman Elementary School in Amesbury, Ma. Mrs. Rousseau first became involved with the Co-Op while her daughter attended the school.

One of Mrs. Rousseau's favorite activities during the school day is "Morning Meeting". This is a time when the class comes together to share "news and information" and everyone gets to have a moment to shine in the spotlight! To leave a message for Mrs. Rousseau, call the Central Co-Op at (978) 256-3033.