Anna Petti
Head Teacher
Anna has been teaching at preschools in the Boston area since 2021. She has a BS in Linguistics from Northeastern University, and she graduated from Tufts University with an MA in Child Study and Human Development in May 2025. You may recognize her as a graduate fellow in the Rainbow Room or the Green Room, the Life Project teacher for the Green and Orange rooms, or a summer assistant counselor in the Purple Room! She is thrilled to be starting as Head Teacher in the Green Room this year, and is excited to work together with families to create a supportive environment for children to learn and grow. With previous experience as a piano teacher and choral singer, Anna loves incorporating music into her teaching and encouraging artistic expression in her students. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys hiking, doing arts and crafts, and spoiling her cat Jellybean.
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.
Abdul-Soaboor Ibrahim
Eliot-Pearson Fellow
Abdul-Soaboor holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Care and Education from Ghana, and he is currently pursuing a Master’s in Child Study & Human Development with a concentration in Child Development at Tufts University. With experience in research, teaching, and community engagement, he is eager to apply my skills and contribute meaningfully in achieving E.P. goals and help promote inclusion, diversity and equity. In his free time, Abdul-Soaboor loves playing soccer!
Lina Penagos
Eliot-Pearson Fellow
Lina is an international student from Colombia and a psychologist with extensive experience working as a therapist for children. Spanish is her native language, and she learned English while working as an au pair in 2020. Originating from the Colombian Pacific coast, she has a passion for dancing. Growing up in a tropical climate, she was fortunate to enjoy the intense flavors of fruits and vegetables unique to Latin America.
Zoe Nathan
Eliot-Pearson Fellow
Zoe is a first-year Master’s student in the Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University, concentrating in Media and Technology. She recently graduated from Lehigh University with a degree in psychology and a minor in marketing. She has always loved working with children and have spent time in both preschool, daycare, and research settings. She is especially interested in how media shapes children’s development and learning. Outside of school, Zoe loves traveling, hiking, spending time with friends, and exploring new places. She is so excited to be part of the EPCS community this year!