Our Teachers
Holly Casey
Director
Mrs. Casey has preschool teaching experience in private and public schools. She earned her BS in Early Childhood Education from Framingham State University with a minor in special education. She holds the teaching license in Early Childhood Education from the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She also holds Lead Teacher and Director certifications from the Department of Early Education and Care.
Ann Andersen
Teacher, Koalas Program
Mrs. Andersen has been a lead teacher at Carter since 1999. She is married with three adult children all of whom began their Needham education at Carter. She has her BA in Elementary Education from Boston College. When not teaching our 4-5 year olds, she enjoys walking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Sue Cotton
Teacher, Koalas Program
Mrs. Cotton has been a teacher at Carter since 2001, and has been in the Carter 3's since 2002. This year, she'll be co-teaching in the 4s with Mrs. Andersen. She is married with three children who all attended Carter. Her children are at various stages of their lives. She has a Bachelors degree from Bentley University and is a state certified teacher through the EEC. In her free time she likes to read, walk, and spend time in New Hampshire.
Angela Nelson
Teacher, Pandas Program
Mrs. Nelson has been teaching at Carter since 1997. She worked in the "newly developed" Extended Day program for two years before moving to the 3-year-old program. She graduated from UMASS-Boston with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and began working toward her Masters. She is also lead teacher certified through the EEC. She is married and has two grown children, both Carter alumni. When not working she likes to spend time with family and friends and enjoys life by the ocean.
Sara Stauber
Teacher, Pandas Program
Mrs. Stauber is a mom of three children who are all graduates of Carter. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Masters in Elementary Education and brings experience as a classroom teacher and an ELL specialist to the classroom.
Anne Finucane
Teacher, Brown Bears Program & Floating Teacher
Mrs. Finucane has been a teacher at Carter since January 2010. Her three adult children all attended Carter. She lives in Needham and, in addition to volunteering in the community, she enjoys running, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Colleen Carey
Teacher, Brown Bears Program
Mrs. Carey is a mom of three. Her twin daughters are Carter alums and her son is currently in the Koala class. She worked as a first grade teacher in the Newton Public Schools for nine years before having children. She has a Bachelor's degree from Boston College in Elementary Education and English and a Master's degree from Harvard University in Language and Literacy.
Our Board of Directors
Mallory Andrews
President
Mallory is a mom of two - one daughter who is in kindergarten and a son in the Pandas. Mallory previously worked in marketing for an ecommerce company, and now enjoys being home with her two kids, and spending time with her family.
Michael Kerr
Treasurer
Michael is a proud Carter graduate and the father of three daughters, including Gwen who is in the Koalas class. A career educator, Michael enjoys traveling with his wife, Laura.
Courtney Vrabel
Fundraising/Social Chair
Courtney is a mom of two boys, with her older son currently in the Pandas class. She works at a software company as an Executive Assistant and People Experience Manager. Courtney grew up in Needham and, along with five of her nieces and nephews, is a proud Carter alum!
Kristen Verdeaux
Fundraising/Social Chair
Kristen has two children, a kindergartener and a Panda. An adjunct Professor of Events at Boston University, Kristen also works full-time at Harvard Law School where she is the Managing Director of The Institute of Global Law and Policy. She loves to spend time outside with her husband, kids, and dog, adventuring around the state and finding new spots to explore.
Courtney Vidal
Fundraising/Social Chair
Courtney has four children - two Carter alum, a current Koala and a newborn. Before staying home full-time, she worked in brand experience and communications for a fashion retail company. She loves family beach days, playing tennis and spending time with her husband, Eric, and their kids.
Erin Moore
Secretary
Erin has two children, a former Carter student, and a current Koala. She is originally from the Washington, D.C. area and works full-time as an attorney. In addition to exploring the New England area, she enjoys reading, tennis and yoga.
Donna Burke
Fundraising/Social Chair
Donna has four children, two are Carter alum and one currently enrolled in the Pandas. Her youngest will be attending Carter in the fall of 2026. She currently works part-time at Brigham and Women's Hospital as a Physician Assistant. In the summer months, Donna loves spending time with her husband Tom and children at the beach.
Kristina Rutherford
Member at Large
Kristina is an Operating Room Nurse at Boston Children's Hospital in Needham. She is a mother to twin girls who currently attend Carter and a son who attends elementary school in Needham. Kristina loves spending time with family and close friends. When she isn't working or home, you can find her at Lake Winnipesaukee in the summer and winter months having fun on the lake or skiing at Gunstock.
Caite Irving
Member at Large
Lauren Soper
Member at Large
Anne Finucane
Communications Chair
Mrs. Finucane has been a teacher at Carter since January 2010. Her three adult children all attended Carter. She lives in Needham, and in addition to volunteering in the community, she enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Holly Casey
School Director
Mrs. Casey has preschool teaching experience in private and public schools. She earned her BS in Early Childhood Education from Framingham State University with a minor in special education. She holds the teaching license in Early Childhood Education from the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She also holds Lead Teacher and Director certifications from the Department of Early Education and Care.