Words from the Staff

Susan Norquist, Westborough Center Director
Welcome! I am the Center Director for the Westborough Early Education & Care program and have been with the YWCA since August of 2007. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling from Lyndon State College in Vermont. I am Director 2 Certified through the Department of Early Education and Care. I have worked in early education for over 10 years and many years in the social work field. I feel very strongly about the need for quality educational centers for young children. Children at our program are given a safe and nurturing place to learn and develop, while receiving a well-rounded education. We have a strong dedicated teaching staff who are committed to the profession of teaching.

Kelly Jones, Lead Infant & Toddler Teacher
Hello! I have over 20 years of experience in childcare and an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Even though I have worked with all age groups (infants for 15 years, toddlers for 5 years, and preschool for 1 year) my first loves are infants & toddlers. I hope to return to school to earn my Bachelor’s Degree.

Amanda Stave, Infant Teacher
I have been working in child care for more than 11 years and have loved every minute of it.  I have worked with all age groups and throughout this year, I have realized my heart is with the infants. I currently have an Associates Degree and am in the process of attaining my Bachelor’s Degree. I am a mother of two boys.

Moira Almsrom, Toddler Teacher
Hi! I am Teacher Certified through the Department of Early Education and Care and am currently pursuing an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education at Quinsigamond Community College.  I hope to attained my Lead Teacher Certification by the end of this year.

Leah Fylnn, Lead Preschool Teacher
Hello! I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Lasell College in Newton, MA and am Director 2 Certified from the Department of Early Education and Care. I started working with children during high school at Girls Inc. of Worcester where I was a group leader. During college I worked at an after school program in Framingham and also taught Kindergarten and second grade in Dorchester, MA. During my years while working with children I have experienced many different cultural and economic backgrounds and have gained priceless experience.

Gail Verge, Preschool 1 Teacher
I grew up in Westborough and started teaching preschool with my mother at the Allen Nursery and Dance School, which she owned for 43 years! My love in life is working with young children. I received my Early Childhood Education Teaching Certification from Becker College in Worcester, MA. I have raised two children of my own, Kristi and Jared. I have been the Preschool 1 Teacher for over 5 years.