Megan Kilbreth, Co-head Teacher, Periwinkles
Megan is Co-head Teacher of our Periwinkles class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2018. Her two young boys are Coastal Kids students this year! She has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maine at Farmington, and she loves that Coastal Kids feels like one big family.
Megan may be reached at megan.kilbreth@coastalkidsme.org.
Megan Kilbreth, Co-head Teacher, Periwinkles
Megan is Co-head Teacher of our Periwinkles class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2018. Her two young boys are Coastal Kids students this year! She has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maine at Farmington, and she loves that Coastal Kids feels like one big family.
Megan may be reached at megan.kilbreth@coastalkidsme.org.
Megan Kilbreth, Co-head Teacher, Periwinkles
Megan is Co-head Teacher of our Periwinkles class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2018. Her two young boys are Coastal Kids students this year! She has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Maine at Farmington, and she loves that Coastal Kids feels like one big family.
Megan may be reached at megan.kilbreth@coastalkidsme.org.
Erla Guðrún Beausang, Co-head Teacher, Periwinkles
Erla (also known as ‘Ms E’) is Co-head Teacher of our Periwinkles class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2020. She is from Iceland and has many years of experience teaching preschool there! She is an MRTQ level 4 teacher and pursues continuing education through MRTQ. Erla relocated to Maine from Massachusetts last summer with her husband and two daughters, who are in our Sea Turtles class. She enjoys nature, food, and knitting. Erla loves watching her students grow and learn new skills, and is inspired by their creativity, enthusiasm, and affection.
Erla may be reached at erla.beausang@coastalkidsme.org.
Erla Guðrún Beausang, Co-head Teacher, Periwinkles
Erla (also known as ‘Ms E’) is Co-head Teacher of our Periwinkles class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2020. She is from Iceland and has many years of experience teaching preschool there! She is an MRTQ level 4 teacher and pursues continuing education through MRTQ. Erla relocated to Maine from Massachusetts last summer with her husband and two daughters, who are in our Sea Turtles class. She enjoys nature, food, and knitting. Erla loves watching her students grow and learn new skills, and is inspired by their creativity, enthusiasm, and affection.
Erla may be reached at erla.beausang@coastalkidsme.org.
Erla Guðrún Beausang, Co-head Teacher, Periwinkles
Erla (also known as ‘Ms E’) is Co-head Teacher of our Periwinkles class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2020. She is from Iceland and has many years of experience teaching preschool there! She is an MRTQ level 4 teacher and pursues continuing education through MRTQ. Erla relocated to Maine from Massachusetts last summer with her husband and two daughters, who are in our Sea Turtles class. She enjoys nature, food, and knitting. Erla loves watching her students grow and learn new skills, and is inspired by their creativity, enthusiasm, and affection.
Erla may be reached at erla.beausang@coastalkidsme.org.
Jenn Caron, Education Director and Co-head Teacher, Minnows
Jenn is Education Director and Co-head Teacher of our Minnows class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 1999. Her son is a graduate of Coastal Kids, and her daughter is a current student! Jenn has a B.S. in Education and Special Education from University of Maine, Farmington, with a wealth of volunteer and work experience as a teacher and developmental therapist. She is a MRTQ level 7 teacher. Jenn loves working at Coastal Kids because of the supportive and engaged community of colleagues and parents. She relishes the challenge of supporting our students, families, and staff. She especially enjoys creating programming and lesson plans that fit the unique needs of all students and enjoys seeing their curiosity, kindness, and joy as they learn and master new skills.
Jenn may be reached at jenn.caron@coastalkidsme.org.
Jenn Caron, Education Director and Co-head Teacher, Minnows
Jenn is Education Director and Co-head Teacher of our Minnows class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 1999. Her son is a graduate of Coastal Kids, and her daughter is a current student! Jenn has a B.S. in Education and Special Education from University of Maine, Farmington, with a wealth of volunteer and work experience as a teacher and developmental therapist. She is a MRTQ level 7 teacher. Jenn loves working at Coastal Kids because of the supportive and engaged community of colleagues and parents. She relishes the challenge of supporting our students, families, and staff. She especially enjoys creating programming and lesson plans that fit the unique needs of all students and enjoys seeing their curiosity, kindness, and joy as they learn and master new skills.
Jenn may be reached at jenn.caron@coastalkidsme.org.
Jenn Caron, Education Director and Co-head Teacher, Minnows
Jenn is Education Director and Co-head Teacher of our Minnows class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 1999. Her son is a graduate of Coastal Kids, and her daughter is a current student! Jenn has a B.S. in Education and Special Education from University of Maine, Farmington, with a wealth of volunteer and work experience as a teacher and developmental therapist. She is a MRTQ level 7 teacher. Jenn loves working at Coastal Kids because of the supportive and engaged community of colleagues and parents. She relishes the challenge of supporting our students, families, and staff. She especially enjoys creating programming and lesson plans that fit the unique needs of all students and enjoys seeing their curiosity, kindness, and joy as they learn and master new skills.
Jenn may be reached at jenn.caron@coastalkidsme.org.
Angela Dunning, Co-head Teacher, Minnows
Angela is Co-head Teacher of our Minnows class and has worked with all age groups at Coastal Kids for seven years. She especially loves our toddlers! Angela has a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and is Level 7 on MRTQ. The supportive, helpful staff is one thing Angela likes about Coastal Kids; another is the feeling of success when a child’s eyes light up when they accomplish something new! When not at Coastal Kids, Angela especially enjoys spending time with her family and going on many adventures.
Angela may be reached at angela.dunning@coastalkidsme.org.
Angela Dunning, Co-head Teacher, Minnows
Angela is Co-head Teacher of our Minnows class and has worked with all age groups at Coastal Kids for seven years. She especially loves our toddlers! Angela has a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and is Level 7 on MRTQ. The supportive, helpful staff is one thing Angela likes about Coastal Kids; another is the feeling of success when a child’s eyes light up when they accomplish something new! When not at Coastal Kids, Angela especially enjoys spending time with her family and going on many adventures.
Angela may be reached at angela.dunning@coastalkidsme.org.
Angela Dunning, Co-head Teacher, Minnows
Angela is Co-head Teacher of our Minnows class and has worked with all age groups at Coastal Kids for seven years. She especially loves our toddlers! Angela has a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and is Level 7 on MRTQ. The supportive, helpful staff is one thing Angela likes about Coastal Kids; another is the feeling of success when a child’s eyes light up when they accomplish something new! When not at Coastal Kids, Angela especially enjoys spending time with her family and going on many adventures.
Angela may be reached at angela.dunning@coastalkidsme.org.
Sara Larson, Starfish
Sara is Head Teacher of our Starfish class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2012. She has a B.A. in psychology from the University of Southern Maine and is currently taking courses through the University of Maine, Farmington, SPARC program to earn 282 certification. Sara is a MRTQ level 7 teacher and also serves as Coastal Kids’ certified Safety-Care Trainer. Her previous work experience includes human services work and teaching at a therapeutic preschool. When not relaxing with a cup of coffee, a good book, and her dogs, Sara enjoys working with her amazing and supportive coworkers at Coastal Kids. Sara is impressed by her students’ kindness, curiosity, creativity, and the love they share every day.
Sara may be reached at sara.larson@coastalkidsme.org.
Sara Larson, Starfish
Sara is Head Teacher of our Starfish class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2012. She has a B.A. in psychology from the University of Southern Maine and is currently taking courses through the University of Maine, Farmington, SPARC program to earn 282 certification. Sara is a MRTQ level 7 teacher and also serves as Coastal Kids’ certified Safety-Care Trainer. Her previous work experience includes human services work and teaching at a therapeutic preschool. When not relaxing with a cup of coffee, a good book, and her dogs, Sara enjoys working with her amazing and supportive coworkers at Coastal Kids. Sara is impressed by her students’ kindness, curiosity, creativity, and the love they share every day.
Sara may be reached at sara.larson@coastalkidsme.org.
Sara Larson, Starfish
Sara is Head Teacher of our Starfish class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2012. She has a B.A. in psychology from the University of Southern Maine and is currently taking courses through the University of Maine, Farmington, SPARC program to earn 282 certification. Sara is a MRTQ level 7 teacher and also serves as Coastal Kids’ certified Safety-Care Trainer. Her previous work experience includes human services work and teaching at a therapeutic preschool. When not relaxing with a cup of coffee, a good book, and her dogs, Sara enjoys working with her amazing and supportive coworkers at Coastal Kids. Sara is impressed by her students’ kindness, curiosity, creativity, and the love they share every day.
Sara may be reached at sara.larson@coastalkidsme.org.
Christina Nelson, Puffins
Chris is Head Teacher of our Puffins class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2006. All three of her children attended Coastal Kids, and two of them were taught by Ms. Priscilla! Chris has a B.A. in psychology from University of Maine, Farmington, and was licensed in social work in Maine and Massachusetts before arriving at Coastal Kids. She is an MRTQ level 6 teacher and pursues continuing education through MRTQ: especially classes and workshops that are focused on inclusion and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Chris and her family foster and rehab dogs from Georgia and North Carolina, rescuing them from overpopulated shelters and caring for them until they get adopted. At Coastal Kids, Chris is inspired by her students’ questions and willingness to make predictions about almost anything, and their acceptance and kindness toward all children and people regardless of ability or appearance. She is most encouraged when her students say, “Look! I made a triangle with my pretzels!” and all the other fun comments that indicate their interest, engagement, and love of learning.
Chris may be reached at chris.nelson@coastalkidsme.org.
Christina Nelson, Puffins
Chris is Head Teacher of our Puffins class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2006. All three of her children attended Coastal Kids, and two of them were taught by Ms. Priscilla! Chris has a B.A. in psychology from University of Maine, Farmington, and was licensed in social work in Maine and Massachusetts before arriving at Coastal Kids. She is an MRTQ level 6 teacher and pursues continuing education through MRTQ: especially classes and workshops that are focused on inclusion and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Chris and her family foster and rehab dogs from Georgia and North Carolina, rescuing them from overpopulated shelters and caring for them until they get adopted. At Coastal Kids, Chris is inspired by her students’ questions and willingness to make predictions about almost anything, and their acceptance and kindness toward all children and people regardless of ability or appearance. She is most encouraged when her students say, “Look! I made a triangle with my pretzels!” and all the other fun comments that indicate their interest, engagement, and love of learning.
Chris may be reached at chris.nelson@coastalkidsme.org.
Christina Nelson, Puffins
Chris is Head Teacher of our Puffins class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2006. All three of her children attended Coastal Kids, and two of them were taught by Ms. Priscilla! Chris has a B.A. in psychology from University of Maine, Farmington, and was licensed in social work in Maine and Massachusetts before arriving at Coastal Kids. She is an MRTQ level 6 teacher and pursues continuing education through MRTQ: especially classes and workshops that are focused on inclusion and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Chris and her family foster and rehab dogs from Georgia and North Carolina, rescuing them from overpopulated shelters and caring for them until they get adopted. At Coastal Kids, Chris is inspired by her students’ questions and willingness to make predictions about almost anything, and their acceptance and kindness toward all children and people regardless of ability or appearance. She is most encouraged when her students say, “Look! I made a triangle with my pretzels!” and all the other fun comments that indicate their interest, engagement, and love of learning.
Chris may be reached at chris.nelson@coastalkidsme.org.
Jane Gilbert, Blue Dolphins
Jane is Head Teacher of our Blue Dolphins class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2005. Both of Jane’s daughters attended Coastal Kids. Jane has a B.S. in early childhood special education and over ten years of experience as a teacher and developmental therapist for CDS. She is a MRTQ level 7 teacher. She enjoys running, cooking, being a mom, and helping her students eagerly learn and grow in their knowledge, processing, and social skills while working on developmentally appropriate lessons. Jane’s work at Coastal Kids is fulfilling because of the children, families, and dedicated staff – and because she finds it rewarding to watch her students grow and develop, no matter what their interests and abilities may be.
Jane may be reached at jane.gilbert@coastalkidsme.org.
Jane Gilbert, Blue Dolphins
Jane is Head Teacher of our Blue Dolphins class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2005. Both of Jane’s daughters attended Coastal Kids. Jane has a B.S. in early childhood special education and over ten years of experience as a teacher and developmental therapist for CDS. She is a MRTQ level 7 teacher. She enjoys running, cooking, being a mom, and helping her students eagerly learn and grow in their knowledge, processing, and social skills while working on developmentally appropriate lessons. Jane’s work at Coastal Kids is fulfilling because of the children, families, and dedicated staff – and because she finds it rewarding to watch her students grow and develop, no matter what their interests and abilities may be.
Jane may be reached at jane.gilbert@coastalkidsme.org.
Jane Gilbert, Blue Dolphins
Jane is Head Teacher of our Blue Dolphins class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2005. Both of Jane’s daughters attended Coastal Kids. Jane has a B.S. in early childhood special education and over ten years of experience as a teacher and developmental therapist for CDS. She is a MRTQ level 7 teacher. She enjoys running, cooking, being a mom, and helping her students eagerly learn and grow in their knowledge, processing, and social skills while working on developmentally appropriate lessons. Jane’s work at Coastal Kids is fulfilling because of the children, families, and dedicated staff – and because she finds it rewarding to watch her students grow and develop, no matter what their interests and abilities may be.
Jane may be reached at jane.gilbert@coastalkidsme.org.
Jordan Barter, Head Teacher, Gray Dolphins
Jordan is Head Teacher of our Gray Dolphins class and has been teaching young children for over 10 years – four at Coastal Kids. She enjoys every minute of it! Jordan was born and raised in Boothbay and looks forward to growing as a head teacher this year. Her favorite things about Coastal Kids are the community feel and the close relationships between teachers and students.
Jordan may be reached at jordan.barter@coastalkidsme.org.
Jordan Barter, Head Teacher, Gray Dolphins
Jordan is Head Teacher of our Gray Dolphins class and has been teaching young children for over 10 years – four at Coastal Kids. She enjoys every minute of it! Jordan was born and raised in Boothbay and looks forward to growing as a head teacher this year. Her favorite things about Coastal Kids are the community feel and the close relationships between teachers and students.
Jordan may be reached at jordan.barter@coastalkidsme.org.
Jordan Barter, Head Teacher, Gray Dolphins
Jordan is Head Teacher of our Gray Dolphins class and has been teaching young children for over 10 years – four at Coastal Kids. She enjoys every minute of it! Jordan was born and raised in Boothbay and looks forward to growing as a head teacher this year. Her favorite things about Coastal Kids are the community feel and the close relationships between teachers and students.
Jordan may be reached at jordan.barter@coastalkidsme.org.
Dawn Greenleaf, Co-head Teacher, Sea Turtles
Dawn is Co-head Teacher of our Sea Turtles class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2018. Her granddaughter is a graduate of Coastal Kids, and her grandson attended summer camp as a Sea Turtle! Dawn has a B.A. in Social Sciences from the University of Maine at Augusta, with course work toward a M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education. She has 17 years of teaching experience in various Head Start programs in the area. She is currently an Ed Tech III Librarian at Great Salt Bay Elementary School during the school year. Dawn enjoys providing students with materials that can be used in a variety of ways to solve problems and expand student knowledge. She finds satisfaction in the growth of all of her students.
Dawn may be reached at dawn.greenleaf@coastalkidsme.org.
Dawn Greenleaf, Co-head Teacher, Sea Turtles
Dawn is Co-head Teacher of our Sea Turtles class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2018. Her granddaughter is a graduate of Coastal Kids, and her grandson attended summer camp as a Sea Turtle! Dawn has a B.A. in Social Sciences from the University of Maine at Augusta, with course work toward a M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education. She has 17 years of teaching experience in various Head Start programs in the area. She is currently an Ed Tech III Librarian at Great Salt Bay Elementary School during the school year. Dawn enjoys providing students with materials that can be used in a variety of ways to solve problems and expand student knowledge. She finds satisfaction in the growth of all of her students.
Dawn may be reached at dawn.greenleaf@coastalkidsme.org.
Dawn Greenleaf, Co-head Teacher, Sea Turtles
Dawn is Co-head Teacher of our Sea Turtles class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2018. Her granddaughter is a graduate of Coastal Kids, and her grandson attended summer camp as a Sea Turtle! Dawn has a B.A. in Social Sciences from the University of Maine at Augusta, with course work toward a M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education. She has 17 years of teaching experience in various Head Start programs in the area. She is currently an Ed Tech III Librarian at Great Salt Bay Elementary School during the school year. Dawn enjoys providing students with materials that can be used in a variety of ways to solve problems and expand student knowledge. She finds satisfaction in the growth of all of her students.
Dawn may be reached at dawn.greenleaf@coastalkidsme.org.
Chris Pert, Co-head Teacher, Sea Turtles
Chris is Co-head Teacher of our Sea Turtles class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2021. His two young girls are Coastal Kids students. He has a B.A. in Music from the University of Maine, and has worked in various education settings with children of all ages. Chris is excited to be part of the Coastal Kids community and to facilitate an environment of learning through creative play.
Chris may be reached at chris.pert@coastalkidsme.org.
Chris Pert, Co-head Teacher, Sea Turtles
Chris is Co-head Teacher of our Sea Turtles class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2021. His two young girls are Coastal Kids students. He has a B.A. in Music from the University of Maine, and has worked in various education settings with children of all ages. Chris is excited to be part of the Coastal Kids community and to facilitate an environment of learning through creative play.
Chris may be reached at chris.pert@coastalkidsme.org.
Chris Pert, Co-head Teacher, Sea Turtles
Chris is Co-head Teacher of our Sea Turtles class and has worked at Coastal Kids since 2021. His two young girls are Coastal Kids students. He has a B.A. in Music from the University of Maine, and has worked in various education settings with children of all ages. Chris is excited to be part of the Coastal Kids community and to facilitate an environment of learning through creative play.
Chris may be reached at chris.pert@coastalkidsme.org.