Guest Teacher Team

  • Mayra Castro

    GUEST TEACHER

    Mayra is currently attending CCRI for her Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She previously had worked with kids at an After School Program and even at a Daycare. She started her career with kids by taking care of them at her church when she was 13 years old. She was raised by her Guatemalan parents in Providence, Rhode Island, and doesn't see anywhere else as her home. She enjoys playing soccer, playing her bass guitar, and taking trips to Santiago Atitlan with her church.

  • Jhonny Garrido Gonzalez

    GUEST TEACHER

    Jhonny graduated from the Community College of Rhode Island with an A.A in Cell Molecular Biology and is currently completing his B.S. in Biological sciences from ASU Online. He previously worked in the biotechnology industry taking on roles in Manufacturing, Automation, and Research and Development. Jhonny has gained relevant, practical teaching experience through non-traditional means, teaching Sunday school and musical instruments with his church community. Work and church aside, you can find Jhonny walking a forest trail or trying new restaurants one bite at a time.

  • Bhavani Guduri

    GUEST TEACHER

    Bhavani completed her Bachelors in Computer Engineering in India in 2002. She has 6+ years of IT work experience. She has 6 months of teaching experience in India. She is hard-working and passionate about her work. She is Indian. She is a mother of two beautiful girls. She likes hanging out with family and friends.

  • Paige Harkins

    GUEST TEACHER

    Paige is currently attending RIC for her B.A. in Elementary Education with a concentration in Math. As a junior at RIC, she has accumulated over 75 hours of classroom observation, lesson planning, and teaching at various elementary schools. Paige is also the president and choreographer of the Hip Hop Dance Organization at RIC. Besides dancing, she enjoys reading, hanging out with her cat, and listening to podcasts.

  • Ethan Martin

    GUEST TEACHER

    Ethan was born in North Providence, Rhode Island and still lives there to this day. He graduated from Bishop Hendricken High School in 2018 and Emmanuel College in 2022 with a B.S. in Marketing. Ethan is currently working his way to a Master's Degree at Emmanuel and is on pace to finish this year. Ethan also works as a basketball coach and skills trainer, helping the youth of Boston and Rhode Island on their journey in personal and sports development. Ethan is excited to get started teaching and looks to bring energy, knowledge, and experience to the team at the Learning Community.

  • Callie Rich

    GUEST TEACHER

    Callie graduated from Merrimack College with her B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing in 2021. She has previously worked in financial services for over 2 years. On top of working in the finance industry, she has 6 years of experience caring for children. Callie was born and raised in Melrose, MA by her loving family and has relocated to Providence. Callie is also an assistant cheerleading coach at Brown University. She also enjoys sporting events and hanging with her family and friends. 

  • Christian Morris

    GUEST TEACHER

  • Divine Love

    GUEST TEACHER

  • Kevin Barney

    GUEST TEACHER

    A graduate of Drew University with a B.A in Economics, Kevin has spent over 30 years managing education technology and service organizations to help schools better serve their students. A resident of North Attleboro, Kevin lives with his wife Tracey, and enjoys spending time with their adult children, Morgan and Noah as well as travel. Kevin found out about The LC because daughter Morgan spent a year as a teacher through Americorps!

  • Ella Sirois

    GUEST TEACHER

    Ella graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2023 with her B.A in Elementary Education. At URI Ella has had the opportunity to work with students through practicum experience in Providence, Warwick, and South Kingston. Ella also has experience as a classroom teacher. She was raised in Taunton MA and grew up competing in gymnastics. Ella still loves gymnastics and has spent six years coaching. She also loves camping and spending time with family and friends.