CORNERSTONECAMPUS - Key Persons


Debbie Manton

Job Titles:
  • Teacher, 3 - Year Old Class
Mrs. Manton began teaching at Cornerstone in 2005. Prior to joining our staff, she worked as an in-home childcare provider and an activity leader at the South Shore YMCA. Working with 3-year olds is a perfect match for her boundless energy and enthusiasm.

Judy Stafford

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas
  • Music Teacher
Judy Stafford is a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, Suzuki Association of Massachusetts, Tanglewood Festival Chorus, and is affiliated with Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Boston Pops Orchestra. Judy has been teaching voice and piano lessons to children in a fun and engaging way for over twenty years.

Kathy O'Leary

Job Titles:
  • Lead Teacher, 4 - Year Old Class
Mrs. O'Leary joined Cornerstone Campus in 2005 when we expanded our 4-year old program. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Salem State College. Mrs. O'Leary and her husband are the proud parents of four children, (three of whom are Cornerstone alumni), ranging in ages from 15-22.

Kelly Hatfield

Job Titles:
  • Lead Teacher, Prek Class
Mrs. Hatfield began teaching at Cornerstone in 2015. Mrs. Hatfield holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and brings a wealth of classroom experience including a background in a Montessori setting. Her enthusiasm and experience are the perfect ingredients for a fun and productive classroom. Mrs. Hatfield and her husband are the proud parents of five children all of whom are Cornerstone alumni.

Kendra Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Lead Teacher, 4 - Year Old Class
Mrs. Jackson joined the Cornerstone Campus staff in 2004 and has worked with every age group in the school. Prior to joining us, she worked at the Dorchester House after-school program for several years. She and her husband are the proud parents of three children, ages 26, 23 and 16.

Meg Potter

Job Titles:
  • Director
Mrs. Potter began her career at Cornerstone as a 3-year old and 4-year old class teacher and later founded the Ext Day Prek program. She has over 27 years of experience in the profession and holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in the same field.

Sarah Tomm

Job Titles:
  • Lead Teacher, 4 - Year Class
Ms. Tomm join the Cornerstone Campus staff in 2017. Ms. Tomm holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She has many years of experience teaching preschool in Quincy and as a long-term substitute Kindergarten Teacher for the Quincy Public School System. Ms. Tomm brings a warm and nurturing teaching manner to her classroom.

Trina Ruggiero

Job Titles:
  • Teacher Prek Class
Mrs. Ruggiero joined our staff as a teacher in the Prek class in 2015. Mrs. Ruggiero holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education and previously worked as a substitute teacher at Cornerstone. Mrs. Ruggiero and her husband are the proud parents of two children, one of whom is starting his third year at Cornerstone.