MIDDLEBURY COOPERATIVE
Nursery School
Kimberly Bell
SITE DIRECTOR / CO-TEACHER
Hello Families, My name is Kimberly and I am so excited to continue this school year as your site director and one of the preschool teachers. In the classroom, I value science exploration and discovery and enjoy supporting children in being curious and fun loving little humans. I love messy play, promoting problem solving with peers and helping children communicate their emotions and becoming their own person. I am excited to bring in my learnings from my recent trip to Reggio Emilia Italy, this school year will be my 8th year working in a preschool setting at schools in both New Hampshire and Vermont.
I hold a Master's Degree in Early Childhood education, a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and my Vermont Teaching license Birth-PreK.
My husband, Dylan and I live in North Ferrisburgh, with our 1 year old daughter Sutton, and our two weiner dogs Conway and Kona. In my free time I enjoy planting, eating popcorn, and spending time with my family! I look forward to spending the school year learning and growing with your kiddo!
Charlotte Winslow
CO-TEACHER PRESCHOOL
Hi there, I’m Charlotte! I am very excited to be a part of the Co-op team! I’ve spent just over a year at MJCC’s Main Site and I am looking forward to creating new and close-knit relationships within the Co-op community. I have a passion for exploring the world around us and embracing any & all natural materials. I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 10 years, and have been working full-time in classroom settings for about 5 years. I currently hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, and I am working toward furthering my education geared toward Early Education.
I grew up in Pittsford, Vermont on my family’s Pumpkin and Christmas Tree farm, and that is where I currently live with my boyfriend Eli and our sweet yellow lab, Ralphie.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, and doing anything that gets me outside & moving. I’ve recently started gardening and I’ve come to love experimenting with new recipes that incorporate home-grown goods.
I am really looking forward to meeting everyone!
Alison Evans
CO-TEACHER PRESCHOOL
I'm very excited to be joining the preschool team at the Mary Johnson Children's Center in East Middlebury this year. I recently moved to Ferrisburgh from my home state of Massachusetts where I spent the past 20 years as a Montessori educator. I am eager to learn more about the Reggio Emilia approach and to explore ways in which my Montessori background can support and enhance the wonderful learning that is already happening each day. In the classroom, I am passionate about helping children develop confidence, independence, curiosity and a genuine love of learning. I am always looking for ways to incorporate my love of music, math, and children's literature into lessons.
I earned my undergraduate degree in math from Middlebury College, and my Masters in Education from Gordon College with a focus on Montessori philosophy. I have also worked as a Montessori teacher trainer, certified Montessori coach, and am the author of three books geared to Montessori classroom teachers. Most recently I was the head of school of Birch Tree Montessori in Haverhill, a nonprofit school I founded and led for the last nine years.
Outside of school, I have two adult children, a 25-year-old son, Evan, who is a professional musician, and a 23-year-old daughter, Emily, who works in cyber security. I also have two dogs, Dizzy, a Pembroke corgi who runs the house, and Walter, a fluffy rescue from Mississippi, a frequent flyer at the vet due to his tendency to eat things that are not food. I'm a self-professed bird-nerd, and also love reading, crafting, and exploring new trails with my dogs.
Thank you all for welcoming me to your community!
Amber Burritt
CO-TEACHER TODDLERS
Hi! My name is Amber Burritt. I have worked at Mary Johnson Children Center for the last eight years. I actually started my teaching journey here at the East Middlebury Cooperative Preschool for the first three years of my time at Mary Johnson. I’m really looking forward to getting back to this sweet, close knit preschool community. I absolutely love getting messy by creating beautiful art and science provocations for the children in my care to explore. I have been an early educator for the past 20 years. I hold a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education with a major concentration in Psychology from the University of Vermont. I also continue to engage in regular professional development and trainings to further my teaching knowledge.
My husband Cory, my 10 year old daughter Sadie, and my 7 year old son Charlie live in Monkton, Vermont with our pug Ginger and our cat Figaro. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, baking, reading, and crafting. I’m really excited to get to know all of you!
Wendy Chase
CO-TEACHER TODDLERS
Hi! My name is Wendy Chase and I am one of the Caspian teachers here at MJCC. I live in Bristol with my husband of 23 years and two of our three children, Avery (17) and Gavin (14). Our oldest daughter, Natalie, and her fiancé live in Vergennes, so we enjoy spending time with them whenever we can. I have always had a passion for working with young children and supporting their growth through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. In 2025, I graduated from CCV with my associate’s degree in early childhood education, and I am currently pursuing my bachelor’s degree. I am committed to continuing my professional growth and enjoy learning new approaches that help me create meaningful experiences for the children and families I work with.
Kylie Scheck
CO-TEACHER TODDLERS
Hello, my name is Kylie Scheck and I am thrilled to start my second teaching year at Mary Johnson Child Center. I grew up in East Middlebury and feel very honored to be giving back to the community I came from. In the classroom I enjoy teaching skills through the arts, sensory play, the environment and fostering meaningful interactions with kids.
I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Keene State College. I worked at Brattleboro retreat’s residential program for children both per diem and full time from 2020-2023.
My husband Robbie and I live in Middlebury Vermont and are still renovating a shuttle bus into a tiny home we hope to use for traveling. We have one dachshund who is a little over two years old and her name is Bijou. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, hand sewing, and being outside. I look forward to meeting new families, seeing old familiar faces, and working together to support your child’s growth and development.