Meet the Milestones Team
Dedicated & Certified
licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care
Catherine White
Director
Miss Kate has 20+ years experience as an early childhood educator and is the co-director & co-owner of Milestones. Her love for teaching young children prompted her to open Milestones in 2017. Miss Kate has a passion for children’s literature and loves to teach science while creating all sorts of special and fun projects. Singing and doing arts & crafts with her students are also some of her favorite activities. When she’s not at Milestones, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, Monica.
Theresa DaSilva
Director
Miss Theresa has 10 years experience as an early childhood educator and is the co-director & co-owner of Milestones. Her passion for teaching along with her calm yet bubbly personality makes her adored by the children and staff alike. She is fluent in Portuguese and has many college credits in nursing which is evident in her depth of knowledge and meticulous measures that she has taken in making sure Milestones is above and beyond the state guidelines for Covid 19. When she’s not at Milestones, she is an on-line/virtual classroom educator as an ESL Teacher teaching English to Chinese students. She also loves spending time with her husband, Roberto (#HandyManRoberto), her family and her fluffy dog, Daisy.
Miss Shelby
Assistant Director
Miss Shelby recently completed courses to become EEC Director Certified and obtained her Bachelor's degree in Human Services with Minors in Disability Studies and Sociology in May 2021. She has 10 years of experience as an early childhood educator along with intern experience at the Joslin Diabetes Center where she worked with children and families. Additionally, she interned at the Crouse Community Center working with adults with disabilities. Miss Shelby has a keen ability to adapt activities and projects to each individual child’s needs. When she’s not at Milestones you can find her working with one of her elderly clients or babysitting.
Miss Erin
Preschool 1 Teacher
Miss Erin can most often be found in our Preschool 1 classroom. She has 10
years of experience working with children and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Education. Some of her prior experience includes student teaching in Lewistown, PA where she worked in an environmentally-focused school. Miss Erin has 6 siblings, 3 of whom are adopted, and loves her family more than anything! In her free time, she loves spending time
by the ocean.
Miss Lily A.
Infant Teacher
Miss Lily can be found most often in our Toddler 1 Classroom. She has over 5 years of experience working with young children. Some of Miss Lily's favorite things to do with her students are arts & crafts, dance, and yoga. In her free time, Miss Lily loves to spend time with her favorite people - her little sister and her dogs! She also enjoys fishing and practicing yoga.
Miss Lily W.
Toddler 2 Teacher
Miss Lily can be found in our Toddler 2 Classroom. She is currently working on her Early Childhood Education degree at NECCO. One of her many talents is singing and playing guitar which her students love. In her free time, Lily enjoys getting cozy at home, making popcorn, and watching a movie with her family. She also loves to go camping and hiking in the mountains.
Miss Lexi
Infant & Toddler Teacher
Miss Lexi can be found most days in our Infant or Toddler Classrooms. She has worked in licensed childcare centers for over 4 years and has many years of experience as a nanny. Her favorite things to do with her students are arts and crafts and fun dance parties. When not at Milestones, Miss Lexi loves spending time with her kitten Kiwi! Fun note: She was one of Miss Kate’s first preschool students!
Miss Kaylin
Toddler Teacher
You can find Miss Kaylin in one of our Toddler Classrooms. Miss Kaylin has many years of experience with children under the age of 3 as well as being a mom to her own 4-month-old baby, Rowan. Her favorite activity to do with the children in the classroom is painting. In her free time, she loves being a mom and spending time with her 3 French Dogs.
Miss Lorien
Toddler Room Teacher
Miss Lorien can be found working in one of our Toddler Classrooms. She has 4+ years of experience working in early childhood education. Miss Lorien loves preparing and making crafts with her students along with doing outdoor exploration. In her free time, Miss Lorien loves spending time with her 3-year-old daughter, Zyalis.
Miss Shyasia
Preschool Teacher
Miss Shyasia can be found in one of our Preschool Classrooms. She has been working in early childhood education for over 8 years and is currently pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Development. Her favorite activity to do with the preschoolers is arts and crafts. She loves seeing the pride her students take with themselves after they complete a project. In her free time, Miss Shyasis loves to spend time with her three dogs and two cats.
Miss Kelsey
Infant Teacher
Miss Kelsey is one of our infant teachers. She has 18+
years of experience in early childhood education having worked with children as young as 12 weeks to
5 years of age. A few of her favorite things to do with her students include music, singing songs, and playing musical instruments. When she's not at Milestones, she enjoys tending to her garden and houseplants as well as going to Phish
concerts. She also enjoys reading, journaling, and spending time with her
boyfriend and two cats, Paul & Meg!
Miss Katrina
Toddler Teacher
On most days, Miss Katrina can be found in our Toddler 2 classroom. Miss Katrina is a certified EMT
and is pursuing a degree in early childhood. She is a mom to two beautiful children, Anthony (age 14) and Addie (age 6). She has many years of experience working with young children. Some of Miss Katrina’s favorite things to do with her students are outside time, themed sensory bins, and dramatic play. When she's not at Milestones, she enjoys reading, hiking, scrapbooking, gardening, and making
art with pressed flowers. She also loves tea parties and spa days with
her daughter, family lake days, and taking care of her cat Lulu, dog Finn and 6 chickens!
Miss Maddison
Toddler & Preschool Teacher
On most days, Miss Maddison can be found assisting in our toddler or preschool classrooms. Some of her favorite things to do with the students are crafting and coloring. Miss Maddison is currently attending Full Sail University where she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in
Entertainment Business. She has been around children her whole life and is the eldest of six kids, three of whom are adopted. Her family was a specialized foster care family for six years. Some of Miss Maddison's hobbies include spending time with her family & friends, shopping, binge-watching reality t.v. and taking care
of her four puppies: Toby, Boomer, Hazel, and Teddy! She is also an avid piano player and has
been playing for over 9 years!
Miss Briana
Infant & Toddler Teacher
Miss Brianna can be found in our infant or toddler room on most days. She has many years of
experience working with children, most of which have been with infants and toddlers. Some of her favorite activities to do with the students are arts and crafts, especially painting as well as sensory activities. Some of Miss Brianna’s hobbies include walking her dog Ottis, playing with her two 2 cats, Jinx and Amen, listening to music, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Miss Jadelyn
Classroom Floater
Miss Jadelyn can be found most days assisting wherever needed. She is most helpful in any role and is loved by our infant, toddler and preschool students alike. Additionally, Miss Jadelyn is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. She most fondly loves reading to the students. When she's not at Milestones she enjoys spending time with her French bulldog Fendi, traveling, swimming, reading, and being outdoors. Fun fact, she is one of 5 siblings!
Miss Monica
Teacher Helper
Miss Monica can be found most days in the Toddler 2 classroom after she gets out of school. Miss Monica currently attends Amesbury High School as a senior and is interested in pursuing a degree in Early Education & Care after she graduates. Miss Monica has many years of experience babysitting and has helped her mother, Miss Kate, in classrooms throughout the years. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and attending concerts with family and friends.
Miss Sophia
Teacher Helper
Miss Sophia can be found most afternoons assisting wherever needed. She is currently a senior at
Amesbury High School where she is enrolled in their internship program for early childhood education. Her favorite activity to do with our students is music time. When she's not at Milestones or school, she enjoys spending time in nature.