Clinton Path Preschool | Brookline | Experienced Teachers

Enrollment for
Clinton Path Summer Program 2024
is now open!

Kids making colorful leaf prints outdoors

Inspiring joyful learning

through friendship & play

in a cooperative community

Why Clinton Path Preschool?

Play-based
Curriculum

A butterfly perched on a teacher's finger next to a child's finger

Experienced Teachers

Outdoor
Playground

Sense of Community

Learn more about us

Meet the team

Explore our playground

Our cooperative

A table with a book, play-doh and wooden rollers

Clinton Path has the small community feel that we were looking for; the teachers have made every effort to get to know us and our son. I love that they can spend lots of time outside and the curriculum provides interesting investigations and also responds to student interests.

-Sarah V, mom to W, current student

"Clinton Path is like a home away from home for my child, it's a wonderful community!"

- Juanita, mom to student E

Our Experienced Educators:

Teacher Bios

Bretton Clark
Director/Lead Teacher

Bretton (Miss B) started at CPP in 2021 as Lead Teacher. Now in her third year at Clinton Path she is honored to take on the role of Director as well. She has over 13 years of experience working with children and families. She graduated from Wheelock College in 2016 with a Dual degree in Early Childhood Education and Visual Arts. Bretton is a 200 hour registered yoga teacher for both adults and children. While working with children, her passions lie in supporting social-emotional growth and creating fun and engaging provocations that will fuel each child's curiosity and love for learning. She is currently pursuing her Master's in The Reggio Emilia Approach at Antioch University. In her free time she loves kickboxing, singing, painting, teaching her puppy new tricks and taking care of her 32 plants.

Ruby Pendergast Lead Teacher

Ruby has always enjoyed working with families with young children, and loves the humor and spontaneity of teaching preschoolers. In earning her BA in Sociology at Clark University, she studied the history of families and identity development. Ruby values the involved community that parent co-ops draw, and has experience working alongside parents in the classroom. She hopes to help Clinton Path continue to be an exciting place for children where they feel respected and build the confidence to challenge themselves. Sharing stories, making art, and dancing together are some of her favorite activities in the classroom. Outside of school, she enjoys visiting the arboretum, thrifting, and listening to live music.

Terry Gould
Lead Teacher

Terry has been with the school for over 20 years, first as a substitute, then lead teacher, and most recently as Director. This year, Terry resumed her role as Lead Teacher at CPP because she loves working with children so much she couldn't retire! Terry designed our CPP logo, bringing together her love of Matisse, the Fibonacci numbers and the natural world. Terry's warm presence creates a nurturing, and stimulating environment where your child benefits from her love of yoga, gardening and art. On each student's birthday, Terry draws a special picture on his or her envelope and encourages all the students to make birthday cards.

Danielle Millen
Assistant Teacher

Danielle has been living in Boston Massachusetts for over 22 years now. She has worked with children from infants to 13 years old for over 17 years. She spent 9 of these years as a nanny/ babysitter for the same family. She truly enjoys working with children. Working with them is her passion and there is no other career that she would rather do. During her spare time Danielle loves listening to Christian music and sermons, attending church service, babysitting, and cooking for close family and friends.

Emily Reale
Assistant Teacher

Ella Gil
Assistant Teacher

Ella is in her third year with Clinton Path, initially as a volunteer. She began working with young children at 17 years old with a job at a swim school She has spent summers as a camp counselor and lifeguard. Ella currently studies at Simmons University and is approaching her final year of her 3-year accelerated Bachelor of Social Work program with a minor in Business. She will be starting her master’s degree immediately after. She has aspirations of working with young children throughout her career through a social work lens, and helping them grow and learn in a loving and nurturing environment. This summer, she will be returning to her summer camp as the Waterfront Director, Head Lifeguard, and First Aid Director, and will be back at Clinton Path in the fall.

Mixed Age Class