MARY GARDINER — DIRECTOR
Mary is looking forward to her 16th year at LEDP. This is Mary’s fourth year as Director. She previously worked as coordinator for the 4/5 program and Assistant Director. Mary will be working 11:00-6:00 Monday through Friday. Mary received her B.A. in Elementary Education and Moderate Special Needs from Curry College in Milton, MA. Since graduating, she taught in a preschool for two years before working as a teacher’s aide for special needs students at the Lawrence School. Mary enjoys music, Irish step dancing and spending time with her daughters Lauren and Bridget.
KELLEY CABRAL — ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - 2/3 COORDINATOR
Kelley is happy and excited to be returning for her tenth year as 2/3 coordinator and her fourth year as Assistant Director. Kelley has degrees in Art History and Art Education and a Masters in Education from Tufts University. Currently, Kelley is furthering her education at Wheelock College. Kelley loves learning and sharing things with children and spending time with her husband and two children, Riley and Rowan.
ANDY CASEY — 2/3 TEACHER
This is Andy’s third year teaching at LEDP in the 2/3 group. He loves music, sports and reading. He enjoys playing guitar and soccer in his spare time. Andy’s previous jobs have included coaching soccer at the Viking Sports Camps and teaching music at the Chestnut Hill Creative Arts and Sports Camp.
EVAN DAHLSTEDT — K/1 TEACHER
Evan graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Music Industry Standards from UMASS Amherst in 2005. He has been working with children in summer camps & elementary schools for the last 10 years of his life. Evan has a strong love for all kinds of music and really enjoys playing and teaching sports. He has been waiting all summer to return to LEDP to begin his 4th year as a K/1 teacher.
