Meet Our Staff!

Who's who at MCC South Street:

Robin Holland - Hi Everyone!  I am going into my 26th year at MCC and can honestly say I’ve loved every minute of it.  A big part of that is the incredible people I work with☺  I started off as a PreK and Nursery teacher.  I then worked as Assistant Director, Director and now Owner/Director.  I loved being in the classroom and am always glad when I have a chance hang out with the kids☺.  I graduated from Saint Anselm College with a BA in Psychology and from Southern Connecticut State University with a Masters in Psychology.  In both of these programs I’ve taken numerous classes in early childhood, along with other classes in early childhood at Dean College in Franklin where I live.  I have three great children, Nicky (23), Zacky (20) & Kacey (17).  All three have attended MCC, and Zack and Nicky have been working here for years and Kacey started working two years ago after school. You’ll have a chance to see Zack during his college breaks as I’ll be putting him to work! I have a wonderful husband, Michael, who helps out a lot at school doing anything that needs doing.  He does most of the shopping for the school and is known at the Franklin BJ’s as “Day Care Man”.  When not at school I can usually be found with my Kindle or watching my Yankees on TV☺  Though I have to say I’m a HUGE Pat’s fan!!
Cindy Dowd – I am looking forward to my 27th year at MCC.  When not at school, I enjoy gardening, swimming, the Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots and most importantly my family.  I am extremely lucky that my three children and their families all live nearby.  My four grandchildren Lilly (12), Jake (7) are both MCC graduates and Owen (4) and Graham (1) are both currently enrolled.  The newest member of my family is our one year old cockerpoo named Buddy who is so much fun and definitely keeps us busy.  Life for the “Dowd Crowd” is AWESOME!!
Cailyn Varkas - ‎Wow! Seven whole years of teaching under my belt already! After graduating from Curry College in the spring of 2010 with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education I was eager to dive right into the teaching world.  After floating, teaching Nursery for 3 years, I found what I consider my forever home teaching Jr. K!!  On top of teaching-I’m also a student.  I will be completing my Master’s Degree in Early Childhood with a focus in Special Ed in February of 2018 (given I’m able to keep my sanity!!).  When I’m not at MCC, you can typically find me shopping, I’m a new home owner so house ‘stuff’ is my kryptonite, or down at my family Cape House in Hyannisport.
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Karen Caragliano – Greeting Families!  I will be a teacher’s assistant at MCC during the upcoming school year (2017-2018).  I’ve been involved in childcare for over 10 years not including raising my own two grown sons!  This will be my fourth year at MCC.  I live in Norfolk with my husband John and our dog Brandy.  I have one son, Anthony who lives in Boston and another Kyle who will be a senior at Providence College.  Take it from me, time flies!!  I look forward to getting to know the kiddos in the New Year

Nicole Reardon - My name is Nicole Reardon and I am so happy and lucky to be apart of this wonderful community at MCC! My history with MCC actually started right when I was the kids age, as I went to pre-k here and had such a wonderful experience with the teachers and made life-long friends that I still have to this day! I am currently in my senior year of college at the University of Massachusetts Boston getting my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Care in Inclusive Settings. I will be graduating from college in December 2017. I have been apart of the teaching community of MCC for over a year now and I could not be happier to be apart of such a kind, funny, and educational community. This upcoming school year of 2017-2018 I am lucky enough to say I will be one of the Pre-K teachers! I am thrilled to continue working with the children and to see them grow over this year!
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Erin Grady  – Wow! 3 years has flown by! 2017 begins my 4th year at MCC. I am the Nursery 2 teacher on the stage side of the Big Hall. This year I am teacher and student because I am going back to school to work towards a BA in Elementary Education! My favorite time of day in the classroom is project time because I love artsy projects outside of school along with the creativity that flows from the kids. There are three things that most people at MCC know about me: 
1. I love Star Wars 
2. I love super heroes 
3. My hair color usually changes over the year 
I am looking forward to another year of growing and learning. Every year the fun increases! I am excited to welcome back old families and meet our new ones! 
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Trish Mileti - Hi! I’m looking forward to a great school year as MCC’s Nursery 1 teacher.  I absolutely love teaching this age group! It’s so rewarding to be a part of their social and academic development.  This will be my 10th year in the Big Hall and it still amazes me how independent and mature these kids become by the end of the year.  My goal is to create a fun and structured learning environment where the kids can thrive socially.  For those of you who don’t know me, I have lived in Medfield for 16 years and I have two daughters, 17-year-old Lauren and 15-year-old Maddy, who have become familiar faces to the kids at MCC.  I grew up in New Jersey where I earned my bachelor’s degree in marketing from Kean University in Union, New Jersey.  Prior to my career at MCC, I was Public Relations Manager for a real estate company in New Jersey.​

Kathleen McMahon - Hello New Friends ;)  I am looking forward to meeting you this first year as an assistant teacher!  I’ve lived and worked in Medfield for over 20 years.  My husband, Eddie and I have  3 sons, James (23), Jonathan(21) and Joshua(10). While raising the boys, I have worked in many areas of child care.  From teaching a number of kiddie classes at the Park & Rec, years of Storytime hours at the public library, substitute teaching, MAP, and volunteering in preschool to high school.  I enjoy gardening, nature, art and all New England has to offer!

Tara Grady - I am so excited to be returning to my second year at MCC.  This year I will be in the Big Hall working alongside Miss Trish.  It’s been so much fun being at MCC and watching the children grow from such young ages to graduates!!  When I’m not having fun at MCC with my little friends, I have fun taking my dog Duncan for walks, hiking and playing disc golf. I love to take my camera with me everywhere I travel so I can capture all the beautiful memories.  In the fall, I love to watch football, it’s my absolute favorite sport!  I live in a house of New York sports fans so it can get a little competitive with me being a Boston sports fan☺  I look forward to starting a brand new school year with some new faces and of course the familiar faces too!
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​AmyBeth Bourgault - Hello kids and families! I am so excited to be joining the MCC family for a second year! Many of you may recognize me because I’ve been the Nanny for the Churchill family here in Medfield for the past 7 years.  In addition to the Churchill boys (now ages 7 and 9 years), I have a little man (Donato) at home in Chestnut Hill who’s entering second grade and a little bundle of joy on the way due in January. I have two degrees from Boston University: a B.S. in Health and Rehabilitation Science and a Master in Public Health (MPH) with concentrations in Maternal and Child Health and Social and Behavioral Science.   Despite running around with kids all day, I have a lot of fun, positive energy to burn.  In my free time I train for and compete in half-marathons and full marathons all over New England.  I have a bucket list of races I’d love to compete in all around the world. My goal is to become the next Harriet Thompson, who currently holds the world record for being the oldest woman to finish a marathon (she’s 93 years old)!  I’m also a huge football fan - GO PATS

Alicia Thomas – I am so excited to begin another school year teaching here at MCC. I am a Psychology major, working towards my Bachelor’s degree. When I chose my major, I knew that I really wanted to work with children and help them overcome the challenges that they face each and every day. I am thankful for the opportunity to not only teach your children but also to become their friend, mentor and coach. When I'm not at MCC you can find me on the softball field or crafting around at home!​

Kathryn Haggstrom - Hi everyone! I am new to the MCC family and I could not be happier about my current position. I am working with the toddlers as the teaching assistant in the Toddler Class and I am so lucky to have such great kids to work and play with along with a great teaching staff! I have been working with kids for quite some time now. I am transitioning from being a full time private nanny for children that just started at MCC and its wonderful to get to see their faces at school everyday along with new faces I am getting to know. As soon as I got the job, I knew it was the perfect fit! I cannot wait to see what this year has in store!  With two years of college under my belt from Saint Anselm College, I am working towards finishing my Bachelors degree and becoming teacher certified

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​Nick Holland – I’m a 23 year old and recent MBA graduate from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT with an MBA in business management.  I’ve been working at MCC for the past nine years.  I used to work during the summer only, but I realized that I would really miss the kids so I decided to work during the school year as well.  Now that’s a little more difficult to do, but I still get to see the kids during winter and spring break, not to mention over the summer as well. I really enjoy watching all four Boston sports teams compete every year to win it all.
Zack Holland – My name is Zack Holland and I am a 20 year old junior at Roger Williams University in Bristol, RI, studying in business management. I went to Medfield Children’s Center a long time ago, and my mom was a teacher there at the time.  I started working at MCC four years ago when I was 15 and really love being around all the kids.  I still get to see the kids during winter and spring breaks as well as over the summer. I spend a lot of time with my younger cousins so I’m used to younger kids.  In my free time I like video games, hanging with my friends, and watching sports.
Kacey Holland - My name is Kacey Holland and I am now a Senior at Franklin High School.  Ever since I was little I loved the idea of working with my mom at MCC. I am so happy I now have the opportunity to work here!  I spend a lot of time around kids, either babysitting or at MCC.  I feel like I grew up at MCC, being a student here and now working here.  I am also part of my High School's track and field team during the spring which is a lot of fun.  I am excited to have a great year at MCC!​


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​Kristen Reardon - Hi! My name is Kristen Reardon.  I am a junior at Medfield High School. I have lived in Medfield my whole life and absolutely adore it here!  Currently, I am captain of the Varsity Girls Ice Hockey team.  Ice hockey has been a part of my life for a long time and I take my teamwork and leadership with me to the work field!   Also in school, I am on the French National Honor Society as of this year and am working to get on National Honor Society.   Some extracurricular activities that I take part in is being a leader in Girl Talk and having an officer position in Best buddies.   I can’t wait to be a part of the Medfield Children Center team!


Sarah DeMille - Hi! My name is Sarah DeMille. I am currently a Senior at Medfield High school, and I have lived in Medfield for most of my life. I love working with kids, as I am the second oldest cousin in my family with about 10 baby cousins!!  I want to go to University of Vermont, Saint Michaels College, Stonehill College, Saint Anselm College, for either nursing or nutrition! In the spring I play Varsity Tennis and I love it!  It has been a huge part of my life.  Also Ive been a vegetarian for 4 years and I love animals :).


​Who's who at MCC Pleasant Street:
Sharon Maillet  – I joined MCC’s family 25 years ago after receiving a degree in education from Framingham State College in 1993 and I have happily been here ever since.  I returned to FSC a few years later to earn a Master’s Degree in Special Education.  It was back to school again in 2001 to complete a Director’s course at Dean College.  Now it’s just school at MCC, my favorite school of all, my home away from home.
          After years as a PreK and Nursery teacher, I excitedly moved into the office as Director. My first love will always be teaching so I treasure the time I get to spend in the classroom. One of my favorite parts of the day is opening the doors to welcome everyone. I’m the lucky person who gets to see those adorable little noses pressed flat against the windows as they wait to come in. Another favorite part of the day is watching the kids walk by the office on their way down the hall. I love to hear their laughter and heartwarming conversations when they don’t know I’m peeking.
          When I’m not at home at MCC, I’m at home in Hopedale where my husband and I cherish every moment with our son Josh, who is an MCC graduate and now a sixth grader, and Brandon who is 3 and part of MCC’s family.
Jeanne Baker – I am delighted to be returning to MCC for my 15th year.  This year I am thrilled to have the opportunity to teach a Nursery and a PreK class.  After having my four children attend MCC (many years ago) I knew it was a place that I would joyfully continue my career as an educator.  It is a pleasure to work with such wonderful children and families.   I graduated from the University of New Hampshire with degrees in Education and Psychology. My family and I love living in Medfield.

Sheila Sullivan - This September, I will begin my 13th year at Medfield Children’s Center on Pleasant Street.  Having worked in the pre-school environment for many years and as a mother of four, I am ready and anxious to meet my next class of exciting three year olds!  We are all guaranteed to have lots of fun and bond over new friendships.  Prior to my teaching career, I am a graduate of Emmanuel College in Boston where I was a double major in Business Management and Spanish.  To master the Spanish language I studied World Economy at the Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona, Spain.  Many years later, I received my teacher credentials at Framingham State University.  I am so excited to begin our new year together!
Kristin Henry - Wow! I can hardly believe I have been at MCC for a full school year. Each day is exciting and filled with laughter, energy and pure happiness. I love greeting the children each morning and seeing the smiles on their faces as they walk through the door. They are always excited to see their friends, play with toys and learn something new.     
A little bit about me.... I am originally from Garden City, NY and moved to Medfield two years ago with my husband Brian and two children, William (9) and Reidy (6). I attended the University of Rhode Island and upon receiving my Bachelor’s Degree, I spent over 10 years in New York City working in the fashion industry.     
I will miss all my friends this summer, but am so excited to be coming back to MCC in the fall!


​Patti Bird - I'm so excited to be joining the MCC Family in September. We moved to Medfield a year ago and we are thrilled with the community and the schools. I have 3 boys (Alexander-6, Leo-5, and Michael 2 1/2). My middle attended MCC last year and I couldn't have been happier with his school year. 
My education includes a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Framingham University. After graduating college, I was a 1st and 3rd grade teacher in the Wellesley Public School System for 5 years. I loved being a teacher especially to the younger ones but once my first son came along I knew I wanted to be home. I love spending time with my husband and kids, swimming at the beach, and attending my boy's sporting events! It's been 6 years and I'm eager to get back into the classroom!