Heather  Marsh - Director and Lead Teacher

 Mrs. Marsh has been with the First Baptist Church Nursery School since 2001.  She started out as an Assistant Teacher and after 5 years accepted her current position.

 

 Mrs. Marsh is certified by the State of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) as Preschool Director I and Lead Teacher.  She is licensed in CPR and First Aid.  She has a BA in History from BU and she also holds an MBA from UConn. .

 

 She is a member of the Needham Early Childhood Council, which provides workshops and trainings for preschool teachers for Needham and surrounding towns.

 

As Director and Lead Teacher Mrs. Marsh is responsible for all aspects of the program.  She creates curriculum, maintains classroom standards, works with parents and teachers, but her favorite part of the job is teaching and working with the children.  

Christine Malloy – Beginner Teacher

Christine Malloy joins us in 2009 as the Beginner class room teacher. 

 

Christine Malloy is certified by the State of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) as Preschool Teacher. She has a BA in psychology from UMass/Amherst and a Master of Education from Bridgewater State. 

 

 Christine taught kindergarten in Dedham for six years before she took time off to raise her children.  All three of her children have attended the FBCNS and we are thrilled to have her join our team. 

 

As beginner Classroom Teacher Mrs. Malloy is responsible for the curriculum of the class, as well as the important job of assisting the children through a smooth and happy transition from home to school life.
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Beth Nussbaum – Assistant Teacher

Beth Nussbaum has been with the First Baptist Church Nursery School since 2007.

 

 She is certified by the State of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) as an Assistant Preschool Teacher. She has a BA in history from University of Michigan and a MSW from Wayne State University. Beth is licensed in CPR and First Aid.

 

 Beth has experience working at a pediatric rehabilitation facility with children and their families. She also has extensive volunteer experience in the schools and the community

 

As Assistant Teacher in charge of the Middle Room, Mrs. Nussbaum is responsible for the creativity and excitement the children experience in our gross motor and dramatic play room.  She assists the children in all aspects of the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.