Staff Spotlights

Getting to know Science teacher & Department Head, Cheryl Baggen.

Getting to know Marianne, who has been at Learning Prep since 2013, and who has recently transitioned to the Development Manager role this fall after being our long-time LPS Art Teacher.

Getting to know Sophia Rosselli, our Technology and Design Instructor & After School Coordinator.

This month we're getting to know Peter Cooney (aka Chef Peter)!

Chef Peter teaches everything and anything related to food for grades 5 through 12. This is his first year at LPS and second year teaching. He grew up in Quincy and has one little brother named Jeffrey. He currently live in Waltham and enjoy exploring/eating my way through the Greater Boston Area!

This month, we're getting to know Peter Sauriol, our  Human Resources Manager!

Peter has been at LPS since September 2022 as the Human Resources Manager where I get to support amazing educators and dedicated staff members. While his work is mostly behind the scenes, he loves the opportunities to interact with students including our blue/green events and providing mock interviews for our high school students. When not at work, he loves spending time with his girlfriend, watching tv, attending sporting events, and hosting Pokémon Go events for the local community. Fun fact: there are three Peters at LPS, and we all have our moniker: 'P.E. Peter', 'Chef Peter', and I am 'HR Peter'.

This month, we're getting to know Marla Jacobs, a Middle School Social Studies Teacher!

In addition to teaching Social Studies, Marla is the LPS Thinking Map Coordinator, Middle School Student Council Advisor & History Department Head. Marla is the longest tenured staff person at LPS at 34 years! Before LPS, she was an Elementary Reading Teacher for my first 10 years. Both of her children attended the LPS Childcare when they were little. She also have a stepdaughter who has blessed her with two beautiful grandchildren.

This month, we’re getting to know Abby Heath, Department Chair of Transition & Transition Instructor.

Abby teaches grades 9-12 in the transition department, instructing the Consumer Skills and Career Education classes. She has worked at Learning Prep School since 2008, but started in the transition department in 2018. Abby lives in Natick with her husband and 3 boys who all have or currently attend the Learning Prep Daycare. They have a 3 year old dog and we all enjoy being active and being outside.

This month, we’re getting to know Carolyn Levitan, an Occupational Therapist.

Carolyn has been an OT for 38 years. This is her 2nd year at LPS, and 21st year teaching. In her years in schools, she has worked with students ranging in age from 3 to 22. Prior to teaching in schools she worked in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Carolyn has three smart, funny, and caring daughters ages 23-32. She love baking, entertaining, and reading a good book on the beach. She grew up on Long Island and moved to Massachusetts after graduating college, and now lives in Needham.

This month, we’re getting to know Michelle Clinton, our High School Reading Tutor.

Michelle has been at Learning Prep for 22 years, but before that worked as a teacher assistant in an elementary Cross Age Program in the Hudson Public Schools. She also worked as an assistant teacher in a Montessori School in Framingham.