Our Team

Parent Leaders

First Teacher was built and is currently led by a diverse group of parents and caregivers who also participate in the movement.

Karla Guerrero

Parent Leader (2015) &
Director of Programming

HYDE PARK, MA

“I joined First Teacher because I want to give my kids the best tools for learning.”

Kim Nicoll

Founding Parent Leader &
Director of Organizational Learning

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA

“I joined First Teacher because I want to be the best parent I can and I want to get there by working with other parents who are interested in figuring it out together.”

Maritza Ortiz

Founding Parent Leader &
Director of Operations

BOSTON, MA

“I joined First Teacher because the concept aligned with my belief that parents are their child's first teacher. It is a belief that I have held for many years and take very seriously
as a parent.”

Alexa Paris Saint-Fort

Parent Leader (2018)

ROSLINDALE, MA

“I joined First Teacher because I was in need of community and no longer wanted to live with my children in isolation.”

Katie Mallon

Childcare Coordinator (2018)

HYDE PARK, MA

“I joined First Teacher because it is the most joyful, welcoming, and authentic space I’ve ever been in.”

Erika Rodriguez

Parent Leader (2021)

DORCHESTER, MA

“I joined First Teacher because I like being involved in the community, being round parents, and helping out.”

Parent Leader &
Director of Development (2022)

BOSTON, MA

“What kept me coming back was the fun and helpful activities for my child and me. We both really enjoy connecting with other families- First Teacher became a place to bring friends and make friends!”

Latisha Burns

Parent Leader (2021)

ROXBURY, MA

“I joined [FT] because I wanted to be a voice for the parents that needed the support and to have a sense of community. I wanted to be a part of something that I believed in…”