Tawnya has a BS in Developmental Psychology from Plymouth State University. She has been at SCC since 2010 and has been in her current position since 2020. Working with children has always been a passion and she enjoys helping create a caring and loving environment in which children can flourish.
Shayna Hidden, Lead Teacher, Toddlers
Shayna comes to SCC from Bearcamp Valley School and Children's Center, where she was assistant director. She enjoyed administrative work but is thrilled to be back in the classroom with children. "I love to see their faces, their adventures," she says. "Seeing them on a daily basis, you get this really good relationship with them." Shayna joined SCC in 2012 and has an associates degree in early childhood education. Outside of work and family she enjoys photography, kayaking and hiking.
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Sarah Norton, Lead Teacher, Preschoolers Sarah has worked in Early Childhood Education for a number of years and has been with Sandwich Children's Center since 2008, first in the infant/toddlers room and currently as Lead Teacher in the preschool room. She has an associates degree from New Hampshire Community Technical College in Nashua, NH. Sarah also served for four years in the United States Marine Corps. Sarah says, "I am passionate about helping children learn and grow by exploring nature and the community around them. Things I enjoy outside of work are spending time with my family, camping, kayaking, snowmobiling, and playing softball."
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Mariah Sizemore, School Age Coordinator
Mariah joined us in 2018 as our new School Age Coordinator. Mariah was born and raised among the Cascade mountain range of Washington State. During her high school years, she moved east to a coastal town in East Lyme, Connecticut. From there, she went to Wheelock College in Boston, MA to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science and Elementary Education. After receiving her degree, she received a rare opportunity to explore the California coast, working as a crew member in the squid fishing fleet. After two years of living on the boat, she gravitated back to the comforts of Sandwich to be close to family; eager to pursue her career in education and share her passion for adventure and the outdoors.
Barbara Pries, Teacher’s Assistant, School Age Substitute
Barbara began substitute teaching in elementary and preschool classrooms in 2012. She volunteered in Montessori classrooms before that, when her children were in preschool. She believes in providing the basic materials, then supporting children's built in curiosity in preschool and early grades. Since retiring with her husband to Sandwich in July 2015, Barbara has appreciated SCC's approach to letting children learn by playing, and each child being allowed to challenge them self at their own pace. Barbara holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, programming for years before raising their three children in Massachusetts. She enjoys gardening, knitting, reading, and day hikes with her dog.