Winship School Staff 2022-2023

Brian Radley

Principal

bradley2@bostonpublicschools.org

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Carla Banks

K1 Paraprofessional

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Robert Bowen

Physical Education Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

I love how the children and staff alike come to school with a passion and excitement for teaching and learning. I love running the BOKS program and getting the opportunity to meet children of all grade levels and building connections throughout the school. Mostly I love that I am able to come to the job that I love doing everyday. GO WINSHIP HOOT HOOT.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Playing basketball, kayaking and spending time with family and friends.

"A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals." --Larry Bird

Cinthya Castaneda

Night Custodian

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Maggie Colbert

Speech Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

I love the staff at the Winship School. All of the teachers have been so friendly and helpful during my first year. They welcomed a new SLP.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

I love to bake cakes and travel to new places.

"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." --St. Francis of Assisi

Elisa Convers

Art Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

I love the vibrant, friendly, and caring community of our school. I also love how curious and eager to learn our students are. Winship's STEAM focus is the perfect ground to foster this curiosity.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

I love biking, swimming, meditating, practicing yoga, and spending time with friends and family.

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever" - Mahatma Gandhi

Shannon DeBari

2nd Grade Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

The close-knit community of staff, parents, and students.The unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that each member has to offer.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Theatre, volleyball, reading, spending time with family.

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." --Albert Einstein

Lorraine Dickerson

Lunch Monitor

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Marcella Elliott-Thompson

5th Grade Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

The welcoming spirit and diversity of the community.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Reading my way through Boston, exploring the rich cultures of the Caribbean, spending time with family.

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character--that is the goal of true education." --Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kathleen Long

K2 Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

I love the community feel at the Winship. We have dedicated and wonderful students, families, and teachers.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Running, hiking, sports and anything outdoors.

"In every job that must be done there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and SNAP--the job is a game!" --Mary Poppins

Jennifer Hayes

K1 Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

Is the close family feeling we have with students, families and staff.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Traveling, reading, knitting, spending time with family and friends.

"Oh the places we'll go, Today is your day! Your mountain is Waiting So...get on your way!" --Dr. Suess

Kathleen Hickey

Instructional Coach

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

I love the welcoming staff and wonderful students.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Spending time with my family, jogging, reading.

"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." --William Butler Yeats

Nick Kapura

Science Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

I love trying to help so many different students and families to think like scientists...not just so our students do well in school, but so we will all be better thinkers in life!

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Photography, reading, playing guitar.

"I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, 'If this isn't nice, I don't know what is." " --Kurt Vonnegut

Caitlin Lawrence

Academic Interventionist

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

 I enjoy the warm, welcoming and diverse community at the Winship.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

 I love to go on long walks, read books, spend time with my family, and play with my dog.

Lisa Liang

Resource Teacher

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Lisa Llorente

English as a Second Language Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

I love the students who come from far and near to learn at the Winship. I love how the students can teach me so much, too, and remind me to wonder all the time. I enjoy working with so many dedicated people, in a building that stands strong after over 100 years as we learn in the 21st century.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Travel, art from recycled, beautiful stuff, reading, writing and going to the movies.

"Think left and think right and think low and think high. oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try." --Dr.Seuss

Michelle Lynch

Cafeteria Manager

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Bridget Molinari

K1 Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

I love that the Winship is a small school that has many families involved in the school. I am so excited to have the opportunity to teach first grade at the Winship, and look forward to working with an amazing team of teachers, students and families!

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Yoga, reading, traveling, and family.

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge" --Albert Einstein

Aaron G. Noll

School Librarian/English as a Second Language Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

I love the amazing ethnic and racial diversity at the Winship. I feel that I'm a small part of a great and important project of building tolerance and mutual respect in our city, nation, and world."

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Reading history, riding my bike, hiking the Appalachian Trail, cooking, and playing golf.

"I believe that by engaging the natural curiosity of students for the world around them, I can create a passion for learning that will continue long after my students' days at the Winship have passed."

Kati Ordonez

2nd Grade Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

I love the eagerness and exuberance for learning that students at the Winship have.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Photography and reading.

Ruhi Rahman

3rd Grade Teacher

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Chantelle Santana

4th Grade Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Jogging, dancing

Alexandra Rice

2nd Grade Teacher

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Sarah Richardson

K0/K1 Special Education Teacher

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

I love that the students and staff are friendly and helpful!

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Reading, running, baking, and traveling.

"A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning." --Brad Henry

Maxina Rosa

English as a Second Language Teacher
Transportation Coordinator

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

The amazing relationship between students, parents, staff and administration which forms the true diverse infrastructure of the Winship community. I absolutely love the flourishing Outdoor Classroom which provides hands on learning for all students.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

Nature, biking, reading, & crochet.

"Make your life a masterpiece; imagine no limitations on what you can be, have, or do." --Brian Tracy

Deirdre Sherman

K2 Paraprofessional

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Rita Sparrow

Reading Specialist

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

From the moment you enter the Winship you are surrounded by a caring, friendly, and happy community that warms the soul.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

I love crossword puzzles, reading mystery books, and yoga.

"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go" --Dr. Seuss

Elizabeth Young

Coordinator Of Special Education

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE WINSHIP:

I like how the Winship staff work together collaboratively to make for a great working environment. I like that the Winship is a small elementary school with a low student/teacher ratio, which allows students to receive more individual attention/support.

WHAT I LOVE TO DO:

I love traveling, rollerblading, and watching/going to sport events.

"The Beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." --B.B King