Meet our staff
Suzanne Downs, M.Ed.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
mrsdowns@hathawayschool.com
Suzanne Downs joined the Hathaway School in 2008. She began her career as an early childhood educator and has held positions as administrator and teacher in all age groups throughout the years. Suzanne also teaches as an adjunct professor at American International College in their Graduate School of Education. In addition to her scholarly activities, she founded a performing arts dance studio for sixteen years before retiring in 2019 to pursue her doctorate in educational leadership and supervision.
She holds the director and lead teacher license from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. In addition, she has earned an associate’s degree from North Shore Community College, bachelors degree from Salem State University, master’s degree from American International College, and is pursuing a doctoral degree from American International College, where she is currently working on her dissertation.
Suzanne and her husband James of forty-two years have two adult children, who have graduated from college and are pursuing their dreams. Suzanne enjoys going for walks, cuddling her cat Kiwi, and dog Jasper, and spending time with her family.
She holds the director and lead teacher license from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. In addition, she has earned an associate’s degree from North Shore Community College, bachelors degree from Salem State University, master’s degree from American International College, and is pursuing a doctoral degree from American International College, where she is currently working on her dissertation.
Suzanne and her husband James of forty-two years have two adult children, who have graduated from college and are pursuing their dreams. Suzanne enjoys going for walks, cuddling her cat Kiwi, and dog Jasper, and spending time with her family.
Sharon DeLuca msdeluca@hathawayschool.com After School Sharon DeLuca is an experienced educator, who currently teaches in the after-school program at the Hathaway School. She has an associate’s degree from North Shore Community College and has taught the performing arts for many years. Sharon holds a teacher’s certification from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Her fun energetic curriculum engages students of all ages and is dedicated to inspire an engaging atmosphere. Sharon loves to travel and enjoys sharing that experience with her students through an array of artifacts, stories, and pictures.
Lia Funicella Preschool Lia Funicella was raised in Lynn and is a graduate from Lynn English High school. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Elementary education and also holds a teacher certification from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and care. She is passionate about working with children and helping them succeed. Her hobbies include traveling, reading, exploring nature, and making people smile. Her goal as a classroom teacher is to make every student feel safe and welcome.
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Jared Downs jared@hathawayschool.com After School Jared Downs earned an associate's degree from North Shore Community College in 2020. As a Lynn native and graduate of Lynn English High School, where he met his future wife Cassandra, they married in the spring of 2022. Jared has a computer-based technology background to support an array of technical skills and is pursuing his advanced education in computer coding. His love for sports, technology, and many travels to Walt Disney World are great topics to share and connect with his students.
Natasha Murray Preschool Kindergarten Natasha Murray joined the Hathaway School in 2020. She earned her bachelor's degree from Salem State University in 2021 with a dual major in Early Childhood Education and English and holds a lead teacher's certification from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. Natasha was selected as a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Society, a national honor society recognizing students who achieved a minimum 3.5 grade point average. Natasha is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, painting, creative writing, reading, and is a lover of all things Disney.
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Sarah Trottier mstrottier@hathawayschool.com After School |
Darlyn Miranda After School |
Jaiden Snelders jsnelders@hathawayschool.com After School |
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Sarah Trottier is a Peabody Veterans Memorial High School graduate. She works part time at the Hathaway School Afterschool Program where she shares her passion for languages, music, creative writing, videography, and graphic design. Sarah developed, designed and maintains our school's website and other social media platforms. Upon graduating as a member of the Class of 2022, Sarah intends to pursue a teaching degree.
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Darlyn Miranda is a Lynn native. She has a degree in Occupational Health Services and is a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant. She is pursuing an advanced degree in Occupational Therapy at Salem State University. She has extensive experience working with children with special needs in a variety of clinical and educational settings. She loves spending time with her family, enjoys the outdoors, arts and crafts, and thrifting.
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Jaiden (Jay) Snelders is a Peabody Veterans Memorial High School graduate. Jay works part time at the Hathaway School and plans on going to school after taking a gap year. Jay enjoys music+games and shares that love with the students.
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