Jan Fairhurst
Education
American International College: M.Ed. Degree - Early Childhood
Johnson & Wales University: M.S. Degree - Business Management
About Jan
Jan lives in Rehoboth, MA and has three children named Justine, Jenna, and Jordan. She attends Life Church (which is right above our school), and serves as a home group leader. In addition to serving as principal, she also has the pleasure of teaching grades 1 and 2 at Legacy. She loves the school and has been involved here for many years, since her children were in preschool. Some of Jan's favorites include teaching (of course!), going to the beach, spending time with family and friends, being a "life-long learner", scrapbooking, music, movies, and ice cream.
American International College: M.Ed. Degree - Early Childhood
Johnson & Wales University: M.S. Degree - Business Management
About Jan
Jan lives in Rehoboth, MA and has three children named Justine, Jenna, and Jordan. She attends Life Church (which is right above our school), and serves as a home group leader. In addition to serving as principal, she also has the pleasure of teaching grades 1 and 2 at Legacy. She loves the school and has been involved here for many years, since her children were in preschool. Some of Jan's favorites include teaching (of course!), going to the beach, spending time with family and friends, being a "life-long learner", scrapbooking, music, movies, and ice cream.
Alice Zarrillo
Education
North Shore Community College - ECE Certificate
About Alice
I live in Norton with my daughter, Kaitlin, who currently attends Legacy Christian Academy. I have two Lab/German Shepherd mix dogs, Ashland and Bailey. This year, I am co-teaching alongside Mrs. Fairhurst for the Lower School. My favorite activities I enjoy are: spending time with family and friends, traveling, visiting museums, photography, reading, and movies. I love the color blue, and my favorite animals are goats and rabbits.
North Shore Community College - ECE Certificate
About Alice
I live in Norton with my daughter, Kaitlin, who currently attends Legacy Christian Academy. I have two Lab/German Shepherd mix dogs, Ashland and Bailey. This year, I am co-teaching alongside Mrs. Fairhurst for the Lower School. My favorite activities I enjoy are: spending time with family and friends, traveling, visiting museums, photography, reading, and movies. I love the color blue, and my favorite animals are goats and rabbits.
Jenna Fairhurst
Education
Preschool Teacher Certification through the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
CPR and First Aid Certified
Bristol Community College: Associate’s Degree in Elementary Education
Currently studying at Bridgewater State University for Bachelor’s Degrees in both Elementary Education and Psychology and a Master’s degree in Special Education (Moderate K-8).
About Jenna
Jenna lives in Rehoboth, MA with her parents, two siblings, and a black lab. She serves at Life Church as part of the worship team. Jenna also takes time each week to pour into the lives of kids by volunteering as a youth leader. She has the pleasure of teaching Lower School this coming school year. She is an alumnus of Legacy Christian Academy. Jenna has been here since preschool and is eager to give back to the school that has positively impacted her life.
Preschool Teacher Certification through the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC)
CPR and First Aid Certified
Bristol Community College: Associate’s Degree in Elementary Education
Currently studying at Bridgewater State University for Bachelor’s Degrees in both Elementary Education and Psychology and a Master’s degree in Special Education (Moderate K-8).
About Jenna
Jenna lives in Rehoboth, MA with her parents, two siblings, and a black lab. She serves at Life Church as part of the worship team. Jenna also takes time each week to pour into the lives of kids by volunteering as a youth leader. She has the pleasure of teaching Lower School this coming school year. She is an alumnus of Legacy Christian Academy. Jenna has been here since preschool and is eager to give back to the school that has positively impacted her life.
Yani Mervilus
Education
New England Baptist
UMass Dartmouth: Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on History
About Yani
Yani lives in Norton, MA and has taught at Legacy for several years in Upper School, and more recently in Lower School. Her favorite color is lime, favorite subject is history, favorite animal is alpaca, and she loves coffee!
New England Baptist
UMass Dartmouth: Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on History
About Yani
Yani lives in Norton, MA and has taught at Legacy for several years in Upper School, and more recently in Lower School. Her favorite color is lime, favorite subject is history, favorite animal is alpaca, and she loves coffee!
Emmanuel Sutka
Education
Bridgewater State University: Bachelor's Degree in History and Education with a minor in Social Studies
About Emmanuel
First and foremost, everyone calls him Manny. He lives in Dighton, MA and is an alumnus of Legacy Christian Academy. He attends and serves at Life Church as a youth leader. Manny has had the pleasure of teaching history to the Upper School this past year. He has a passion for writing and is very creative. Manny also directs the after school drama club and has worked diligently to expand the Upper School curriculum.
Bridgewater State University: Bachelor's Degree in History and Education with a minor in Social Studies
About Emmanuel
First and foremost, everyone calls him Manny. He lives in Dighton, MA and is an alumnus of Legacy Christian Academy. He attends and serves at Life Church as a youth leader. Manny has had the pleasure of teaching history to the Upper School this past year. He has a passion for writing and is very creative. Manny also directs the after school drama club and has worked diligently to expand the Upper School curriculum.
Tim Todaro
Education
Rhode Island College, RI: Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy
Rhode Island College, RI: Bachelor's Degree in English
Rhode Island College, RI: Master's Degree in English with a focus on Creative Writing
About Tim
Tim is also an alumnus of Legacy Christian Academy. He is the Upper School English teacher, and has enjoyed developing student workshops for PSAT and SAT prep, as well as Creative Writing.
Rhode Island College, RI: Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy
Rhode Island College, RI: Bachelor's Degree in English
Rhode Island College, RI: Master's Degree in English with a focus on Creative Writing
About Tim
Tim is also an alumnus of Legacy Christian Academy. He is the Upper School English teacher, and has enjoyed developing student workshops for PSAT and SAT prep, as well as Creative Writing.
Catherine Howland
Education
Brown University: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science with a focus of environmental issues and policies
About Catherine
Catherine had the pleasure of teaching Upper School Science and Math this past year at Legacy Christian Academy. She loves Jesus, her daughters, Anastasia and Savannah, and her students! Catherine's daughters are both alumni of Legacy Christian Academy. Some of Catherine's favorites include the color green, the Bible, artichokes, dark chocolate, and The Sound of Music movie. She actually met four of the real Von Trapp family singers!
Brown University: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science with a focus of environmental issues and policies
About Catherine
Catherine had the pleasure of teaching Upper School Science and Math this past year at Legacy Christian Academy. She loves Jesus, her daughters, Anastasia and Savannah, and her students! Catherine's daughters are both alumni of Legacy Christian Academy. Some of Catherine's favorites include the color green, the Bible, artichokes, dark chocolate, and The Sound of Music movie. She actually met four of the real Von Trapp family singers!
Steven Todaro
Education
Bob Jones University: Bachelor's Degree in History
About Steven
Steven has been in the field of education for several years at Legacy, and has taught in other private schools, both in the United States and Canada. He also served as an elder/pastor at Life Church for several years. Currently, Steve teaches both Bible and History at Legacy.
Bob Jones University: Bachelor's Degree in History
About Steven
Steven has been in the field of education for several years at Legacy, and has taught in other private schools, both in the United States and Canada. He also served as an elder/pastor at Life Church for several years. Currently, Steve teaches both Bible and History at Legacy.
Celia Denekamp
Education
Liberty University: Bachelor's Degree in Music with Teacher Certification K-12
Currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Instructional Design and Technology through Liberty University.
About Celia
Celia is our gifted music teacher at Legacy and has been a part of our organization for over ten years. She directs all Lower School music performances. One of Celia's sons is an alumnus, and she has a daughter who is currently a student at Legacy.
Liberty University: Bachelor's Degree in Music with Teacher Certification K-12
Currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Instructional Design and Technology through Liberty University.
About Celia
Celia is our gifted music teacher at Legacy and has been a part of our organization for over ten years. She directs all Lower School music performances. One of Celia's sons is an alumnus, and she has a daughter who is currently a student at Legacy.
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