Tara (Lenhart) Rego, Owner
Tara has been employed by the Pawtucket School Department for the past 17 years. As a certified classroom teacher, she has experience working with all levels of elementary school children. Her current role is as a kindergarten special educator. Tara holds a BA from Providence College and is state certified to teach both regular education and special education.
Tara has been employed by the Pawtucket School Department for the past 17 years. As a certified classroom teacher, she has experience working with all levels of elementary school children. Her current role is as a kindergarten special educator. Tara holds a BA from Providence College and is state certified to teach both regular education and special education.
Bradford Rego, Owner
Brad is currently employed as a Vice President of Financial Reporting at Citizens Bank. He has spent his professional career working in a variety of roles that primarily focus on operations and corporate training. He graduated with a BA from Brandeis University. Brad and Tara have 2 daughters, one of which attended Little Scholars Preschool last year.
Brad is currently employed as a Vice President of Financial Reporting at Citizens Bank. He has spent his professional career working in a variety of roles that primarily focus on operations and corporate training. He graduated with a BA from Brandeis University. Brad and Tara have 2 daughters, one of which attended Little Scholars Preschool last year.
MaryAnn Peterson, Director
MaryAnn has over 20 years of experience in a preschool environment. She has held a variety positions including teacher, head teacher, administrator, education coordinator and assistant director. Most recently, she was the Assistant Director for The Childrens Place, which is now known as Little Scholars Preschool. She served as the Faculty Coordinator for the Parent Advisory Council. MaryAnn holds a BS in Human Services from Springfield College.
MaryAnn has over 20 years of experience in a preschool environment. She has held a variety positions including teacher, head teacher, administrator, education coordinator and assistant director. Most recently, she was the Assistant Director for The Childrens Place, which is now known as Little Scholars Preschool. She served as the Faculty Coordinator for the Parent Advisory Council. MaryAnn holds a BS in Human Services from Springfield College.
Nancy Oldham, Teacher
Nancy has 27 years experience working with children in a preschool environment. She previously worked at The Childrens Place, which is now known as Little Scholars Preschool. She has been professionally trained in the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards. Nancy serves as the 3 year old classroom teacher. In her free time she enjoys running, kayaking, the beach and spending time with her grandchildren.
Nancy has 27 years experience working with children in a preschool environment. She previously worked at The Childrens Place, which is now known as Little Scholars Preschool. She has been professionally trained in the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards. Nancy serves as the 3 year old classroom teacher. In her free time she enjoys running, kayaking, the beach and spending time with her grandchildren.
Claire Lenhart, Volunteer Helper
Claire, known as “Nan” to the children, is a volunteer helper at Little Scholars Preschool. She is the mother of owner Tara (Lenhart) Rego. As a retired elementary school teacher, she has over 30 years of experience working with children in a classroom setting. She holds a BA in Elementary Education. When she is not volunteering her time at the preschool she enjoys spending time with family, friends and her 4 grandchildren.
Claire, known as “Nan” to the children, is a volunteer helper at Little Scholars Preschool. She is the mother of owner Tara (Lenhart) Rego. As a retired elementary school teacher, she has over 30 years of experience working with children in a classroom setting. She holds a BA in Elementary Education. When she is not volunteering her time at the preschool she enjoys spending time with family, friends and her 4 grandchildren.
Jennifer Tanner, Teacher
Jennifer has over 12 years of experience in a preschool environment. She holds a bachelor's degree from Southern Vermont College. Also, she graduated with high honors from CCRI with a degree in Early Childhood. She is Lead Teacher Certified. She had previously worked at The Childrens Place, which is now known as Little Scholars Preschool.
Jennifer has over 12 years of experience in a preschool environment. She holds a bachelor's degree from Southern Vermont College. Also, she graduated with high honors from CCRI with a degree in Early Childhood. She is Lead Teacher Certified. She had previously worked at The Childrens Place, which is now known as Little Scholars Preschool.