Jill Canelli

Jill Canelli is an experienced educator and manager in early childhood education with a focus on nature-based and community-driven programs. Since August 2014, Jill has held the position of Early Education Manager and Director of Mass Audubon's Drumlin Farm Community Preschool, where Jill developed a successful preschool program based on inquiry and project-based learning principles. Jill has extensive experience in curriculum design, classroom management, and financial oversight, along with a strong background in staff training, parent engagement, and compliance with licensing standards. Jill's earlier roles include director and consultant positions at various educational institutions, highlighting a consistent commitment to integrating nature into early education and fostering collaborative learning environments. Jill holds a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Framingham State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Biology from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.