About the Teachers
Bonnie Quinn - Kindergarten Teacher
Hi! My name is Bonnie Quinn and I am thrilled to be your child's Kindergarten Teacher! This is my tenth year teaching Kindergarten at Maria Hastings School. Prior to being a classroom teacher, I was an Instructional Assistant at Hastings for four years, working with students with special needs. I wake up everyday excited and eager to get to work! Kindergarten is truly my passion and I am delighted to have the opportunity to help your child grow and learn over the next year!
I earned my Master's degree in 2009 from Lesley University and my undergraduate degree from Muhlenberg College in 2005. I currently reside in Wayland. When I am not teaching, my favorite thing to do is hang out with my son, Gavin and husband. We love cheering for the Pats! I also enjoy walking my two dogs, Molly and Luna and spending time with my nieces and nephew, or relaxing with a good book!
Donna Manfra - Kindergarten Assistant
Emily Coker - Special Educator
Hi Room 7 Families!
My name is Emily Coker and I am one of the teachers that work in room 7. I have been at Hastings since 2007! I earned my Masters degree from Simmons College and my undergraduate degree from Boston University. I hold certifications in both moderate and severe special needs. I love working across grade levels but Kindergarten is one of my favorite places to be! I am really excited to get to know all of your children this school year! When I am not teaching I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, Owen and Izzy. We love being outside, reading stories together, and playing with our dog Oliver!
Kelly Flaherty- Specialized Instructional Assistant
Hello Room 7! My name is Kelly Flaherty and this is my third year at Hastings School. I am a Specialized Instructional Assistant and I love teaching in Kindergarten; it is my favorite grade of all!
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and moved here in 1995 after Graduate School to teach. I received my Masters in Elementary Ed. from Marywood College in Scranton, PA and my Bachelors of English in 1991 from Saint Bonaventure University in upstate NY.
I have lived in Lexington since 1999 with my husband Micheal. Here, we have raised our three children, Christian, Eileen and Reagan. We currently have two dogs, Muffin and a puppy Oscar, as well as a cat named Cuddles.
Our family enjoys traveling, playing games and watching Jeopardy as well as movies together.