SITE DIRECTOR

Andrea Furtado is the Director of our Early Learning Center. She is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst with her BA in Early Care and Education. Andrea has over 30 years of experience working in the field of ECE, with an expertise in toddler development. She has over 7 years of experience as a director and over 20 years of experience as a classroom educator. She is also a skilled instructor and is certified as a Touchpoints Community Level Trainer and has her MassAIMH Endorsement as an Infant Family Reflective Supervisor. She has presented as part of professional development days for local centers and national conferences.

Andrea’s educational philosophy focuses on encouraging the connection between families and teachers and works to create a partnership of care for all within her program. Families are encouraged to share their beliefs, culture and to collaborate with the program to make sure they are getting the best possible learning experience. Children are encouraged to learn through play and through experiences scaffolded by teachers, to have a voice in their learning, to explore their environment and to have a space where they are safe to be themselves.

EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR / INFANT TEACHER

Tracy Silvia is the Education Coordinator and Lead Infant Teacher here at Littletrax’s. She has her Associate’s Degree from Bristol Community College in Deaf Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. She also has over 40 college credits in this field. She comes to us with over 20 years of experience working in education. Over the past 5 years, she has been a school director of an early learning center. During that time, she built amazing relationships with families, children and teachers. She is now looking forward to being in the classroom with the infant kiddo’s and to be a resource for the families and her fellow teachers. One of her greatest achievements was ensuring that her past school was NAEYC accredited, as well as helping her school receive a 5 star in Brightstars.

Tracy whole-heartedly believes in Littletrax’s mission, which is, “Where the journey to a lifetime of learning and self-discovery begins.” If a child attends an early learning center during that time, it will help the children develop a strong foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. During the first few years of life, more than one million neural connections are formed each second. That pace of growth will never repeat again. Due to this, high-quality early childhood education programs can help children develop their cognitive, social-emotional, and physical skills in a safe and nurturing environment. It takes a village to raise a child, and she is excited to be a part of your village.