John Levine
Head Teacher
John graduated from Loyola University Maryland with an interdisciplinary degree in Biopsychology and a special education minor, and since then he has been involved in early childhood education. He has lived up and down the east coast between Baltimore, New York, and Boston, as well as a stint down under in Melbourne. When not in the classroom, John is often backpacking on a mountain somewhere or grilling in his backyard with friends. He loves teaching because it gives him the opportunity to support and learn alongside the children as they navigate through such a significant and formative part of their lives.
Eleanor Antezana
Assistant Teacher
Eleanor Antezana graduated from Wellesley College in 2023 with her Bachelor’s in Psychology. While at Wellesley, she worked in Developmental Psychology research and practice, exploring and learning about preschooler’s socioemotional development. She loved observing the inherent curiosity and kindness the children displayed, and is now so excited to join the Eliot-Pearson community to continue helping them grow and learn! Eleanor is originally from Seattle, WA, and in her free time loves hiking, skiing, baking, and adventuring with friends and family.
Anna Petti
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Anna Petti is a second year Master’s student at the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human
Development. She recently graduated from Northeastern University with a B.S. in Linguistics, and she has previously worked as a TA at the John Winthrop School for Young Children and the Transportation Children’s Center. She loves working with kids and can’t wait to join the Green Room this fall!
Brenna Schlechter
Eliot-Pearson Fellow
This is Brenna’s second year in the Green Room! My name is Brenna Schlechter and she couldn’t be more excited for the adventures that await. She is from Hershey, PA and received her undergraduate degree from Franklin & Marshall College in Psychology and American Studies. Throughout her time as an undergraduate student, she participated as a member of the student board at her campus women’s center, worked as an RA, and volunteered in her school’s vivarium working with capuchin monkeys. In her free time, she loves to travel, hike, swim, and bake. She is thrilled to continue to be part of the Tufts community as she pursues her Master’s degree!
Samuel Ojedeji
Eliot-Pearson Fellow
Samuel holds a bachelor’s degree in English education (B.A. Ed) and is currently a second year master’s student in the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development. He has worked as a teacher for close to half a decade. Out of school setting, he is a Parenting Educator and a Child Development Enthusiast who has led the successful organization of several events targeted at equipping parents and increasing their capacity to raise wholly developed children. Samuel is excited to join the Eliot-Pearson Children School community for another year, hopes to sustain the traditional of excellence already established and looks forward to how his knowledge and studies at the Graduate School, Tufts University will positively influence his future role in raising children and impacting the society, particularly aiding adults to raise the next generation.
Kasandra Vargas
Eliot-Pearson Fellow and Enrichment Teacher
My name is Kasandra! I am a professional ventriloquist, children’s author and singer. I have been performing all over Sacramento, California doing puppet shows for kids of all ages! Now I am taking the time to focus on perfecting my craft to make a career out of it! Most of my joy has come from interacting with children! I look forward to meeting your child and having an amazing school year with them