The staff at Good Shepherd Nursery School is filled with kid-loving professionals whose goal is to help your child flourish. All teaching staff meet the licensing requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Our teachers and administrators are highly experienced in early childhood education and keep abreast current research and practice in the early childhood field through coursework and workshops.
Meet our team below:
Kim Hughes – Director and Lead Teacher of Pre-K 3 & 4 and Friday Enrichment Class
GSNS is near and dear to my heart. I am the mom of 3 children that are Alumni of GSNS. I have had the pleasure of teaching children for over 25 years. My teaching experience includes Preschool Teacher, Reading Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher, Home Daycare Provider, and Two’s Playgroup Teacher at GSNS. I have been the Director at GSNS since 2014. I have my Bachelors in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from SUNY Cortland and my Master’s Degree in Reading from Wheelock College. In my free time I like to read, play board games, go to the beach, cross stitch, watch my kids play sports, and do home taste-testing parties for Tastefully Simple. I feel blessed to be a part of the GSNS family and continuing its legacy.
Nancy Barron – Senior Lead Teacher of Primary 1 Class
My name is Nancy Barron (Miss Nancy at GSNS), and I have been working as a Primary Teacher at GSNS since 1995. I live in Holliston with my husband, Ed. I have two grown children. My son James is a Computer Engineer and my daughter Julianne is a Physical Therapist. I have a granddaughter Ellie, who we adore. I have a Bachelors degree in Sociology and Psychology as well as a Child Studies certificate. I worked for many years with adults with special needs and was a stay at home mom before coming to GSNS. Teaching children is my passion! I also enjoy reading, walking, bird watching, and spending time with family and friends.
Natalie Hudon – Lead Teacher of Primary 2 Class and Tues/Thurs Extended Day Classes
I have been working as a teacher with Good Shepherd Nursery School since October 2010. I was first introduced to the school when my son attended the program and I loved the environment and teaching philosophy there. My experience outside of Good Shepherd includes volunteer and joint school council work in Medway public elementary schools and religious education teaching and vacation bible school leadership at Saint Joseph Church in Medway. My college degree in Engineering involved related coursework in literature, art, science and sociology. I attended Dean College for Child Growth and Development coursework and earned my preschool Lead Teacher certification. My interests include singing, and engaging children in music, watercolor painting, spending time with family, and visiting extended family on Cape Cod.
Maryann Udell – Teacher of PK 3, Wed. Extended Day and Friday Enrichment Class
I am a graduate of Dean College with a degree in Dance Arts. I have been working at GSNS since 1998. My husband Lenny and I live in Medway. We have 3 children; Matt, Ashley and Katie. I also have 3 grandchildren; Dillon, Maddison, and Brookelyn. Some of my many interests include spending time with family, going to the beach, dancing, listening to music, planting in my garden, doing yoga, taking walks and going to amusement and waterparks. I’m looking forward to a fun year with all the children!
Andrea Palladino – Lead Teacher of Pre-K 2 Class
I have been at Good Shepherd since 2015 to teach the PK 2 Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I live in Medway with my husband Jim. Together we have two daughters, Gianna and Alyssa, who are both Good Shepherd Alums. I have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood, a Certificate in Early Childhood, as well as a Certificate in Infants and Toddlers from Dean College. I am excited for this upcoming school year. Coming back to Good Shepherd is like a warm hug!
Pauline McKenna – Assistant Teacher of Primary 1 & 2 and T/W/TH Extended Day Classes
I am an alumni of GSNS! I started working at GSNS in April of 2021. I live in Medway and enjoy working with children and animals. Looking forward to a fun school year!