The Children's School Faculty & Staff
Jennifer Conheeny - Owner & Director
Mrs. Conheeny holds the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education as well as a Master's in Education. She also completed a program to become National Board Certified in Early Childhood Education. Mrs. Conheeny came to own The Children's School after enrolling her own children at the school. All three of Ms. Conheeny's children have completed the three year Montessori program at The Children's School. In addition to her dedication to TCS, she is a teacher in the Newport Public School System.
Pamela Pearl - Montessori Lead Teacher
Pamela Perl has served as a Montessori primary lead teacher in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She holds a lead Montessori teacher certificate from New England Montessori Teacher Education Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Miss Pamela came to Aquidneck Island as a teen when her father retired as an Army colonel. She spent many years in California and lived in Acapulco, Mexico, before returning to New England to raise her family. Pamela enjoys giving Spanish lessons to pre-K and kindergarten students and enjoys spending weekend time with her granddaughter in Massachusetts. Miss Pamela was first introduced to Montessori philosophy when her son attended a Montessori school in Massachusetts and continues her dedication to early learners at The Children’s School. Miss Pamela previously helped launch and grow Montessori programs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and enjoys family, gardening, nature, long walks and Turner Classic Movies.
Pamela Perl has served as a Montessori primary lead teacher in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. She holds a lead Montessori teacher certificate from New England Montessori Teacher Education Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Miss Pamela came to Aquidneck Island as a teen when her father retired as an Army colonel. She spent many years in California and lived in Acapulco, Mexico, before returning to New England to raise her family. Pamela enjoys giving Spanish lessons to pre-K and kindergarten students and enjoys spending weekend time with her granddaughter in Massachusetts. Miss Pamela was first introduced to Montessori philosophy when her son attended a Montessori school in Massachusetts and continues her dedication to early learners at The Children’s School. Miss Pamela previously helped launch and grow Montessori programs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island and enjoys family, gardening, nature, long walks and Turner Classic Movies.
Lily Pichette - Teacher Assistant
Lily Pichette is a Teacher Assistant and has worked at the Children’s School since March 2023. She is a student at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth studying psychology. After graduating, she plans to continue her education and pursue a career in child counseling. In the Summer, she life guards at the the Tiverton Yacht Club. And in her free time, she likes to read, take care of her beagle, Tilly, and help with community clean ups in the Westport, Massachusetts area.
Lily Pichette is a Teacher Assistant and has worked at the Children’s School since March 2023. She is a student at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth studying psychology. After graduating, she plans to continue her education and pursue a career in child counseling. In the Summer, she life guards at the the Tiverton Yacht Club. And in her free time, she likes to read, take care of her beagle, Tilly, and help with community clean ups in the Westport, Massachusetts area.
Laura Logan - Teacher Assistant
Laura Logan has been a Teacher Assistant at The Children's School since November of 2023. I grew up in Portsmouth, married a Navy man and have three daughters. I just became a grandmother this month! I'm so thankful to be back in Rhode Island, after thirty years away. I'm glad to be near family and to be working with preschoolers. I started teaching preschool in 2007 and have taught in several states. I was certified in Montessori in 2016. I believe that the Montessori method is the best way for children to learn and grow at their own pace. Two of my daughters benefited from Montessori education in Washington state and Virginia. At The Children's School, I love getting to know the children and working with dedicated staff to provide the best learning environment possible. I also enjoy providing enrichment lessons in music. It is a joy and a privilege for me to work with little children.
Laura Logan has been a Teacher Assistant at The Children's School since November of 2023. I grew up in Portsmouth, married a Navy man and have three daughters. I just became a grandmother this month! I'm so thankful to be back in Rhode Island, after thirty years away. I'm glad to be near family and to be working with preschoolers. I started teaching preschool in 2007 and have taught in several states. I was certified in Montessori in 2016. I believe that the Montessori method is the best way for children to learn and grow at their own pace. Two of my daughters benefited from Montessori education in Washington state and Virginia. At The Children's School, I love getting to know the children and working with dedicated staff to provide the best learning environment possible. I also enjoy providing enrichment lessons in music. It is a joy and a privilege for me to work with little children.
Kaitlyn Mouligne - Site Coordinator
Kaitlyn has been involved with The Children’s School since 2021 when her first son enrolled as a student. Through her involvement as a parent, Kaitlyn became more interested in the Montessori philosophy and began volunteering at the school. In 2023, Kaitlyn transitioned into a role as a teaching assistant, administrative staff member and a social media liaison for the school. She has a special interest in food allergies and food safety; specifically in recognizing allergic reactions and meal planning in the child care setting as one of her children has an anaphylactic allergy. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology from Boston College. Kaitlyn’s son, Henri, is a current student at the school. She resides in Portsmouth, R.I. and enjoys reading, skiing and sailing.
Kaitlyn has been involved with The Children’s School since 2021 when her first son enrolled as a student. Through her involvement as a parent, Kaitlyn became more interested in the Montessori philosophy and began volunteering at the school. In 2023, Kaitlyn transitioned into a role as a teaching assistant, administrative staff member and a social media liaison for the school. She has a special interest in food allergies and food safety; specifically in recognizing allergic reactions and meal planning in the child care setting as one of her children has an anaphylactic allergy. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology from Boston College. Kaitlyn’s son, Henri, is a current student at the school. She resides in Portsmouth, R.I. and enjoys reading, skiing and sailing.