Abby was born and raised in here Boston. She attended Clark University and majored in biology with a concentration in public health and minored in studio art. Abby has worked with children before as a camp counselor at the Vietnamese Community Center in Dorchester. Art is Abby’s main interest. In particular she enjoys painting in her free time. This is Abby's fourth year at  PSED. Abby is excited be retuning for her third year in  kindergarten  and excited  and work with all of the Guppies. 

Paula is a long time member of the PSED family, and has studied both art and music prior to joining our staff. Paula was a teacher at the Loon and Heron Children’s Theater and also co-founded the Song and Stone Theater Group, a high school theater group. Paula has spent the last several summers working at the Summer at Park program. Paula lives in Boston with her daughter Frieda. In her free time, Paula enjoys working on various creative projects, including her own non-profit organization Sovereign Arts.

Courtney is excited to start her 3rd year at PSED and be a member of the Guppy Team. Courtney grew up in Jamestown Rhode Island and studied elementary education at Emmanuel College. Courtney has previously worked at a daycare and completed her student teaching at Pierce School. She also currently works as a para at Pierce. During her free time Courtney enjoys being outside, spending time with her friends and family and reading. She is excited to get to know all of the Guppies.