The LLL teachers are the heart of our school and our strongest asset. Our teachers have been at LLL for an average of 15 years, which speaks volumes to their experience with preschool-aged children and highlights the low staff turnover at LLL Preschool. All of our teachers are certified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and are trained in CPR and First Aid.
Our Staff
Director
Laine Gordon
Laine is an experienced educator who has taught for over 20 years. She earned a B.S. from Ithaca College with a double major in Psychology and Business and a Master of Education from Lesley University. She has two young adult children and lives in Andover with her Puggle dog named Miles.
Favorite kid's book: No Matter What by Debi Gliori
Favorite quote: When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles. -Winnie the Pooh
Preschool Lead Teacher
Betty Galluzzo
Betty has worked at LLL for 37 years. She is a certified Lead Teacher in Massachusetts by the Department of Early Education and Care. She has 3 children and 5 grandchildren. She enjoys spending time at the Cape and cooking, especially for her family.
Favorite kid's book: Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley
Favorite quote: "Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try." -Dr. Suess
Preschool Teacher
Loren Tran
Loren has been teaching at LLL for 8 years. She is a certified Teacher in Massachusetts by the Department of Early Education and Care. She lives in Andover and has three children who went to LLL Preschool and are growing up very quickly.
Favorite kid's book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Favorite quote: "You can always give something, even if it is only kindness.-" Anne Frank
Preschool Lead Teacher
Lynn Huggins
Lynn has been a teacher for over 30 years. She has been with us for 2 years and prior to that was a preschool teacher in Andover. She went to UVM for Elementary Education, has a Master of Education and specialized in Special Education. She has two grown children, and an adorable granddaughter.
Favorite kid's book: Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
Favorite quote: People will forget about what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -Maya Angelou
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Shauna Davis
Shauna has been teaching at LLL for 3 years. She is an alumni of LLL, her two children also went to LLL Preschool, and her mom is Mrs. Robb-one of our Pre-K teachers! She lives in North Reading with her husband, daughter and son.
Favorite kid's book: Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola
Favorite quote: I like you just the way you are. -Mr. Rogers
Preschool Lead Teacher
Rebecca Pilla
Rebecca has had both of her children go to LLL Preschool over the past 6 years. We loved her so much, we hired her as a teacher. She is a Lead Teacher, certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. She lives in Andover with her family.
Favorite kid's book: From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea by Kai Cheng Thom
Favorite quote: There is only one person in the whole world like you, and people can like you just because you're you. -Fred Rodgers
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Pre-K Lead Teacher
Cindy Jeffery
Cindy has been at LLL for 18 years. She earned a B.A. from Middlebury College, a J.D. from Villanova University and a Master of Education from Salem State University. She taught elementary school prior to having her two children, who are now in college. She lives in Andover with her husband, a dog, a cat, a rabbit and about 50 fish.
Favorite kid's book: Anything by Mo Willems
Favorite quote: Just keep swimming.
Pre-K Teacher
Dee Rob
Dee has been teaching at LLL for 40 years, following several years of being a parent at the preschool. She is a certified Teacher in Massachusetts by the Department of Early Education and Care. She has 2 children, 5 beautiful grandchildren, a fish named Sushi and 2 cats named Snickers and Cinnamon.
Favorite kid's book: Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
Favorite quote: Knock on wood
Pre-K Lead Teacher
Cathy Jurgen
Cathy has over 30 years of educational experience, 18 years were in Early Intervention as a classroom teacher and a Developmental Specialist. She has been at LLL for 4 years. She earned a B.S. from Salem State University in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Sociology. She lives in Tewksbury with her husband and two sons.
Favorite kid's book: Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus
Favorite quote: You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. -Winnie the Pooh
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"Thank you for providing our daughter and family with such a premier preschool experience. You have an exceptional program and all of you made her first school experience such a happy and loving one for both her and our family. She is well prepared both academically and social emotionally for her start in kindergarten. Thank you for all that you have done. We are happy we have another child headed your way soon!"
"I have no words to thank you for supporting and loving us all the way through this year! We have never been so happy before in a school. You are one of a kind and what a school you all have created. I know my son had a difficult start in the beginning of the year. Still each of you have worked with us and have been nothing less than supportive and understanding in guiding us all through his adjustment period. This means the world to all of us. Thank you!"
"Preschool is more than just learning letters and numbers, singing songs and playing games. Preschool sets the stage for a love of learning and school. It shows kids that they can feel loved and connected to other kids and adults outside of their family. You all set my son on an amazing path. LLL was his first school experience and I know because he loved it so much and felt so comfortable, it will make it easy for him to attend school next year."