Our Teachers

Wendy Sullivan serves as our school director as well as the teacher for the Dolphin and Tadpole Rooms. With over two decades of experience in education, Wendy is deeply involved in our community, making her the perfect fit for the director role.

Wendy excels at helping children transition into their first school experience. She creates a safe, nurturing environment where children feel comfortable while learning essential readiness skills. With a calm and consistent approach, Wendy empowers children to gain independence and develop important social skills. 

Through songs, play, stories, and various activities, children explore their community, environment, science, math, and social skills.

Wendy holds a B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Colby-Sawyer College and an M.S. in School Administration from Wheelock College. She lives in Manchester with her husband Ereck and their two daughters, Sophia and Emalia.

Danielle Parent is a dedicated early childhood educator with a lifelong passion for teaching and nurturing young learners. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology in 2000, building a strong foundation in child development and instructional practice. In addition to her degree, she holds a Director’s Certification, further demonstrating her leadership and commitment to high-quality early learning environments.

With 27 years of experience in the childcare field, Danielle has spent her career creating engaging, supportive, and developmentally appropriate experiences for children. Her love for teaching began in kindergarten, where she first recognized her calling to work with young learners and adored her Kindergarten teacher.  That early spark of inspiration grew into a professional journey she began pursuing formally in 1998 as a student teacher and continues to fulfill with dedication today.

Throughout her career, Danielle has been known for her compassion, patience, and ability to connect with children and families. In the classroom she strives to foster a warm, enriching environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn.

Elizabeth Harrington returns to the Magic Years team after several years of being an integral part of the school community. 

During her time as a parent, Lizzie served as both President of the Board and Membership Coordinator. She also worked as a substitute teacher and supported the Afternoon Adventure program. Lizzie has cherished the many roles she's held at Magic Years and is excited to continue contributing as a supporting teacher, working across both classrooms and the afternoon educational program.

Lizzie began her teaching career in Pre-K shortly after graduating from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. She currently lives in Essex with her husband Jim and their two sons, Grady and John. In her free time, Lizzie enjoys attending her boys’ sporting events.