Cobblestone Staff
Heather Dudley, BA, CBP, CITCS (mother of two)
Maternal Resource Consultant/ Certified Infant/Toddler Sleep Coach
Heather received her BA in Psychology with a concentration in Child Development from Lehigh University. She currently holds a certification in Infant/Toddler Sleep Science and is a certified “Baby Planner”, helping expecting parents prepare for their little one. Heather spent 3 years working with toddlers and preschool aged children as a Psychiatric Child Care Counselor at KidsPeace Hospital in Orefield, PA. She also co-facilitated several outpatient therapeutic groups through KidPeace Community Based Program.
After spending some time in “Corporate America”, she realized her passion was working with children and families. Heather is excited to bring that passion to Cobblestones, as she will be offering Sleep Workshops and Sleep Consultation Packages.
After spending some time in “Corporate America”, she realized her passion was working with children and families. Heather is excited to bring that passion to Cobblestones, as she will be offering Sleep Workshops and Sleep Consultation Packages.
Chris Arena, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist (mother of three)
Chris received her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Vermont. She worked as an SLP in the Vermont public schools and then spent a year on the faculty of the University of Vermont teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, conducting research in the area of stuttering and supervising graduate students in their clinical work. After moving back to Massachusetts, Chris worked in the area of Early Intervention for more than 15 years doing home visits and running parent and child language groups. Chris is currently the Speech/Language Pathologist at the Carousel School in Waltham. She is very excited about joining the Cobblestones team to facilitate playgroups and offer Speech and Language consults.
Catherine Milliken, Restore the Core Instructor (mother of two)
Catherine Milliken is an active mom of Luke (5) and Connor (2, a Cobblestones regular). She teaches the Restore the Core class at Cobblestones, a class designed to help postpartum women regain core strength. Everyone can benefit from this class, whether your "baby" is 3 months or 30 years old!
With a special interest in pre and postpartum fitness, Catherine has been teaching Restore the Core classes for four years. She is an AFAA certified personal trainer, ACE certified group fitness instructor, RRCA certified running coach. For more information check out her website: www.karnafitness.com.
With a special interest in pre and postpartum fitness, Catherine has been teaching Restore the Core classes for four years. She is an AFAA certified personal trainer, ACE certified group fitness instructor, RRCA certified running coach. For more information check out her website: www.karnafitness.com.
Cheryl Segreve, Open Play Staff (mother of three)
Cheryl works for the Watertown Family Network as a Parent Liason and Co-Facilitator of Playgroups. She also works for the Watertown Public Schools during the summer months in the Integrated Preschool. In addition, Cheryl is a fitness instructor at the YMCA. Cheryl is a mother of three who brings her fun and spirited energy to Cobblestones. Cheryl will assist in staffing Open Play in the afternoon hours.
Lisa Bastoni, Musician (mother of two)
Lisa is a local singer-songwriter who loves sharing music with people of all ages. She established herself in the thriving Boston folk scene in the early 2000s, and has toured extensively, both as a solo performer and as part of the bluegrass duo Gray Sky Girls. Lisa is also a certified art teacher with a Masters in Art Education (preK-8). She worked as an elementary art and music teacher before becoming a full-time mom. Lisa will be sharing her musical talent with Cobblestones during Open Play hours and facilitating our Li'l Bookworms playgroup on Saturdays. Please check the calendar and for more information on Lisa you may visit her website: www.lisabastoni.com
Jenny Ross, Childhood Educator - Sibling Playtime Leader and Open Play Staff
Jenny has been providing child care in a variety of settings for the past nine years. Currently she is the director of the children's programming at Grace Chapel in Watertown, MA. She oversees curriculum development, as well as supports parents and children. She is passionate about creating environments where children feel safe, loved, and can explore their unique personalities.