Mauricette Houston
Mauricette began working as a parent helper at Playschool in 2020, and then as a Yellow Nest Teacher for several years. Before coming to Playschool she spent many years teaching art in various education settings. She holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership, a PreK-4 Certification and B.A. in Art History/Museum Studies.
Playschool is a deeply meaningful place for Mauricette and her family. When she’s not working, Mauricette loves spending time with her husband, two children (9, 10), and extended family and friends. She loves art and culture, history, traveling, camping, gardening and working on her rambling, old house. She has two cats and one dog - a black and white Aussie Doodle named Coco.
Alyssa Kull
Alyssa has been on the Playschool staff since 2006. Playschool has always been a part of Alyssa’s life and it holds a special place in her heart. As a young child she went to Playschool for five years and has many wonderful memories from her years here.
Alyssa earned her BA in Education from Immaculata College. Alyssa and her husband Brad have two children who both attended Playschool, and in her spare time Alyssa enjoys walking in the woods with her dog and her mom (our Miss Pam). During each spring and fall, you can find Alyssa spending most of her spare time volunteering at the Charlestown Sale, and each summer you’ll find her running Playschool’s camp program with Miss Pam.
Maria Ciasullo
Maria holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been a teacher at Playschool since 2010 when her middle son was a student. She now has four children and one grandson.
Maria loves spending time with her family, whether its at the Jersey shore with her parents, attending kids sporting events, or just singing along to music at home. Life is never dull! Playschool has become a very special place for Maria and the entire family. They have all made lifelong friends during their time at Playschool. In fact the children still regularly see the friends they made in the Yellow Room!