Much of what makes Quaker Lane a wonderful place is our teaching staff. Each teacher has a background in education or early childhood education. Additionally, all of our teachers have children who once attended Quaker Lane! The teachers believe that Quaker Lane is special and they work every day with the students, making it special for them.
Tracy Daly, School Director & Head Teacher
Tracy Daly has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Colgate University and a master’s degree in early childhood/special education from Saint Joseph’s College. She has taught at Quaker Lane since 2009. All three of Tracy’s children attended Quaker Lane, during which time she served for two years as president of the school board.
Angela Fox, Teacher
Angela Fox graduated from Johnson & Wales University with a degree in pastry arts and baking. She worked as a pastry cook/baker and manager at a Hilton in Virginia. She has taken courses in early childhood education at Capitol Community College, working toward a degree in child development. Angela is the mother of three sons who are former Quaker Lane students. Angela served on the school board at Quaker Lane as the hospitality chair and as the assistant treasurer.
Kristin Dolan, Assistant Teacher
Kristin Dolan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in art history from Hollins University. She has worked in a variety of educational settings including at UC San Diego, at the Center for Early Education in California, and at Far Hills Country Day School in New Jersey. While a parent at Quaker Lane, Kristin served as the fundraising coordinator and as a part-time substitute teacher. She is a classroom volunteer and co-vice president of the community outreach program at her children’s school in West Hartford.
Nancy Santini, Assistant Teacher
Nancy Santini graduated from Housatonic Community College with a focus in Early Childhood Education. She worked as a preschool teacher in Monroe, Conn., before leaving to raise her children. Nancy is the mother of a daughter and son, both of whom attended Quaker Lane. Over the past several years, she has devoted her time as a caregiver and nanny to families in the area. She is excited to return to the classroom as a teacher!
Kristin Vece, Music Teacher
Kristin Vece is a Connecticut certified music educator, with a master’s degree in music education from The Hartt School, as well as specialized certification in First Steps in Music, Conversational Solfege, and Kodaly Methodology from The Hartt School. While her teaching career in the West Hartford Public Schools emphasized music literacy, performance, and community building, Kristin was especially committed to reaching the whole child on both an academic and emotional level. Kristin believes that a strong music foundation from a young age not only improves musical aptitude and expressive abilities, but also promotes a lifelong love of music.