Appletree - Institute for Education Innovation

AELPCS Staff

Research clearly establishes that teachers with four-year degrees are necessary to ensure effective teaching that significantly impacts young children’s learning and development. In accordance with this research, AELPCS classrooms are staffed by a lead teacher and a teaching fellow (a teacher-in-training), both of whom have bachelor’s degrees. Additionally, a teaching assistant who helps manage and support the classroom is also present. In order to support all instructional staff, AELPCS provides intensive, high-quality and sustained professional development and coaching throughout the year.

AELPCS teachers and staff are committed to the safety, welfare, growth and development of all young children enrolled in the school. The following are current AELPCS staff members:

  • Russ Williams, Executive Director
  • Anna Busbee, Interim School Principal
  • Annamarie Gugliotta, Lead Teacher, 4-Year Old Classroom, Riverside Campus
  • Kanchan Balse', Teaching Fellow, 4-Year Old Classroom, Riverside Campus
  • Brenda Wright, Teaching Assistant, 4-Year Old Classroom, Riverside Campus
  • Sara Prudente, Lead Teacher, 3-Year Old Classroom, Riverside Campus
  • Kristen Hains, Teaching Fellow, 3-Year-Old Classroom, Riverside Campus
  • Sabrina Settle, Teaching Assistant, 3-Year Old Classroom, Riverside Campus
  • Alegria DaSilva, Administrative Assistant
  • Nina Johnson, School Aide