Chickadee Preschool Team - Freeport

Mary wanted to be a teacher from a young age, and has spent the last two decades having amazing experiences teaching young children. Mary has thrived as a Director at two Montessori Preschools, and brings a wealth of knowledge to the role here at Chickadee. Mary loves being a guide to children, helping them work independently and respectfully, allowing them the joy of learning and fostering and enhancing each child’s natural wonder. Mary grew up in Falmouth and moved to New Gloucester in 2013 where she lives with her son Declan. During her free time she enjoys reading, cooking and spending time with friends and family. 

Christina has spent the last two decades caring for children in formal and informal settings. She completed her Associate’s Degree and training in the field of Early Childhood Education in 2006. She has worked as a toddler teacher, lead preschool teacher and spent 6.5 years owning her own licensed home childcare program at her home. Striving to uphold NAEYC standards in the classroom and being a lifelong learner are very important to her! She lives with her family in Lisbon Falls, and has two children; Caleb and Audrey. While not in the classroom, Christina enjoys taking road trips with her family and spending time at home with her dog, Juniper.

Jeanne Adams enjoys creative projects with children and loves being a part of their learning experience. For over a decade, she has taught in after school enrichment programs, summer camps, and been an assistant teacher in preschool programs. She loves watching children form friendships, and providing support as they learn and grow. She has 2 grown children and lives in Freeport with her husband. In her spare time she enjoys practicing her own art, including painting and knitting in the winter, and gardening and hiking/walking in the summer.

Ryleigh spent two years of high school studying Early Childhood Education at Region 10 Technical High School, where she got certified as an early childhood education assistant along with completing a college class in early childhood. At Chickadee, she enjoys doing all sorts of art projects, playing outside and teaching children games she used to play when she was little. In her spare time she loves to babysit, color and hang out with her best friends until she had a baby girl in August 2023! Now she uses her time to soak up the tiny baby snuggles as much as she can. Ryleigh has always had a passion to work with children and plans to go back to school to get a degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development!

Katie joined our Freeport location team in the fall of 2024. She has a great passion for guiding and teaching young children and is a wonderful addition to our staff! In her spare time she enjoys traveling with her family and spending time with her son. Katie is working towards gaining credentials on the Maine Roads to Quality career lattice.

Bio coming soon.