Our Team

Meet the amazing team behind FirstDay Learning! We're united by a passion for creating responsive early learning classrooms where all children thrive. 

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Our team of education professionals
Sabrina Nichols Coach & Facilitator
Sabrina Nichols
Coach & Facilitator
Melissa Kelley-Knutsen, headshot
Melissa Kelley-Knutsen
Sr. Client Executive
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Valencia Stone
Facilitator & Inclusion Specialist
Rashad Rodas FirstDay Learning
Rashad Rodas
Coach & Facilitator
Lis Mas FirstDay Learning
Lis Mas
Behavioral Specialist & ECE Consultant
Kathrn Garrity FirstDay Learning
Kathryn Garrity
Coach & Facilitator
Opal Ringo FirstDay Learning
Opal Ringo
Coach & Facilitator
Kenneth Robinson FirstDay Learning
Kenneth Robinson
Coach & Facilitator
Ashley Forde FirstDay Learning
Ashley Forde
Coach & Facilitator
Sherria Green FirstDay Learning
Sherria Green
Behavioral Specialist & Coach
Severina Nicholl DeSpenza FirstDay Learning
Severina Nicholl DeSpenza
Coach & Facilitator
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Debby Portuondo
Behavioral Specialist & Coach
Jessica Vaughn
Jessica Vaughn
Coach & Facilitator
Yadira Rodriguez
Yadira Rodriguez
Client Relations
Rebecca Freedman headshot
Rebecca Freedman
Co-Founder & SVP of Professional Development
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Daniel LaCava
Director of Content Development
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Peter Thomas
Co-Founder & SVP of Administration & Revenue
Michael Royal
Michael Royal
Co-Founder & SVP of Operations
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Craig Abelman
Senior Client Director