Director/Teacher

Desiree Patten has been a part of Harbor City School since 2016 as a Lead Teacher and has recently transitioned into the director position.  Desiree has attended extensive trainings in the Reggio Emilia Model and was the lead in implementing this learning strategy at HCS. When not at school Desiree enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and many pets, reading, cooking and traveling.

Teachers

Anne McPherson- Anne was born and raised in East Boston, and now resides in Revere. Anne has always enjoyed working with children, and she has two children of her own. Anne holds her certification in early childhood education. Anne has a natural love of teaching and she enjoys watching children reach milestones.

Josh Teale- Josh has been living in East Boston since 2008. He lives with his wife and two children who both went to Harbor City School! His daughter was part of the first class at Harbor City School. Josh holds his certification in early childhood education. In his free time Josh enjoys spending time with his family, watching football, and traveling.

Andrea Vela-Galvez Andrea was born in Cambridge but raised in Revere.  She has recently obtained a Child Development Associates with Salem State University. This will be her first year teaching preschool at Harbor City School. Before that, she was an accountant in the hospitality industry. Andrea plans to make a difference in the lives of children she meets along the way, and to create a safe learning environment. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, roller skating and gardening.

Hiroyo Dixon Hiroyo(Yoyo) was born and raised in Japan. She has been in the United States since 2013. She lives in East Boston since then. Hiroyo holds her certification in early childhood education. She loves eating, baking and spending time with her 16 year old daughter.

Kristine Casaletto Kristine has been an early childhood educator since graduating college in 1989.  She is a longtime resident of Winthrop.  Kristine loves spending time with her two children; Sarah and Anthony and in her free time likes to listen to music, shop and watch TV.  Kristine aims to make a difference in the lives of children in families in her role at Harbor City School.