Meet Our Staff!
Katrina Lay
Director
My name is Katrina Lay and I am so excited to be the director of Jack and Jill Pre-School! I have a Bachelor of Human Services degree with a concertation in Early Childhood Education and Early Intervention. I have been involved with this school since 2013 when my youngest son attended. I have worked in various early childhood setting since 2001. When I found Jack and Jill it felt like home. I am committed to providing your child and family with a loving and developmentally sound preschool experience alongside the amazing and creative teachers. We know that the most important work in childhood is play and we strive to create and maintain this environment at Jack and Jill. I am also the mom of 4 amazing children 2 boys and 2 girls and I love going to the beach, reading and baking in my spare time.
Phylicia Deighan
4 Day Pre-K Teacher
My name is Phylicia Deighan and I am excited to be teaching at Jack and Jill! I have been working in early childhood education for over 10 years!Teaching our future generations has always been a passion of mine. It is amazing to me what their young minds can comprehend! I went to Fisher College in North Attleboro. l am continuing with my studies because I strive to do the best that I can. Education is SO important!
Julie Haynes
Mixed Age Assistant Teacher
My name is Julie Haynes and I have been teaching at Jack and Jill since 2008, although my first involvement started in 1998 when I enrolled my daughter for preschool. My 3 children all came through Jack and Jill and loved their time learning through play! I have enjoyed teaching and working along some wonderful teachers. Jack and Jill Pre-school has great sense of community and has become my home away from home!! Thank you for entrusting us with your little ones!!