Elaine Remillard

Elaine is the owner and director at Maple Hill. She has her master's degree in early childhood curriculum and instruction.  Elaine has 40 years' experience in Early Childhood education. She opened Maple Hill in 2005. She is also the RIELDS professional coordinator at the Rhode Island Department of Education. Elaine enjoys gardening, reading, baking and spending time with her family. 

Kristin started at Maple Hill this year as our Pre-K Lead Teacher. She has her bachelor's degree in early childhood education from Rhode Island College. Kristin has worked in the early childhood field since 2016. She has experience with children 6 weeks through 12 years. Kristin enjoys reading, playing piano, watching movies, and spending time with her friends, family and dog. 

Michelle has been a teacher at Maple Hill for 6 years. She has her associate's degree in early childhood education. Michelle is currently the teacher in our part day classroom. She has over twenty years of experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. You can usually find Michelle on the soccer field cheering for her son or at a dance competition for her daughter. She also enjoys hiking with her black lab, crafting, and baking. 

Crystal has been a teacher assistant at Maple Hill for 5 years. She has her certifications in the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards. Crystal loves creative arts, reading, traveling, baking and listening to music. 

Kelsey started this past year at Maple Hill as an assistant. She has her bachelors degree in psychology from Rhode Island College and she is currently completing her masters of social work. She was previously an inpatient psychology mental health specialist and a special education teacher's assistant for ages 2-18. Kelsey enjoys baking, doing puzzles, and reading Freida McFadden books. 

Lisa started at Maple Hill this year as our full day lead teacher. She attended CCRI for Early Childhood Education. Lisa has 27 years' experience working in preschool as a lead teacher. She is also the former owner of Kiddos, a children's educational toy and bookstore. Lisa enjoys thrifting, organizing, being a mom and baking. 

Jazmin has been a teacher assistant at Maple Hill for 8 years. She studied early childhood education and development and graduated from WACTC. She has completed some courses at CCRI, RIELDS courses and multiple trainings in the field of early childhood. She has 20 years' experience working with young children. Jazmin loves to travel, spend time with her 4 kids and enjoys using her skills in cosmetology. 

Juliana has been with Maple Hill for a year and a half. She attends Davies high school in their early childhood program. She has her certifications in RIELDS. She also has over 200 hours in volunteering. Jules loves to travel, listen to music and hang out with her friends and family.