Our School

Dear Parents,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Mighty Oaks Montessori School.

I joined Mighty Oaks Montessori School in the fall of 2015 as a Children’s House Guide and have used my knowledge and education to move into the role of Head of School.  Mighty Oaks Montessori school is very dear to my heart as I have been able to invest my passion for Montessori Education and also provide a warm, safe learning environment for as many children as possible in our community. 

I have been involved in the Montessori Community since 2005. My education includes a Montessori Leadership Credential from the International Montessori Council in August 2023.  I have a Bachelor’s of Science in Education, from Westfield University. I also hold a Lower Elementary Montessori Teaching Certificate and Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Director II Certification. My career in early childhood education has also included employment as an infant/toddler/preschool teacher, Montessori Lower Elementary teacher, curriculum coordinator and Director of Early Childhood Programs within central Massachusetts.

I am a proud mother of three very active boys and a loving wife to a wonderful husband. My husband and I were married on a baseball field, where we have spent the last 15 years coaching our boys and children in our community. I have also enjoyed eight years as a Varsity High School Girls Basketball Coach. When I’m not coaching, I enjoy a nice evening at home sitting around our firepit with my family. 

I truly enjoy working with children, parents and other professionals in my field. I have a passion for helping people be the very best version of themself. Thank you for considering Mighty Oaks Montessori school, where we provide a very individualized education for each of our students.

I am a lifelong resident of Auburn MA and the mother of 5 amazing humans!  I began my career in education within the MA public school system.  While teaching in the mainstream system I realized how many students’ needs were not able to be met by the curriculum and methods of the system.  My passion for teaching and reaching every child led me to a self-study of The Montessori Method.  As I implemented the few things I learned in my main stream classrooms I realized how wonderful the method was and was convinced it the optimal way to educate!

I was fortunate to obtain an Assistant Teaching position at a Montessori Program in Framingham MA.  After being in the environment for two days I realized, “This is why I had gone into teaching!”  The joy of the students, the freedom, the contentedness, the beautiful environment and immaculate materials these children could learn with!  I was smitten!

I was so fortunate to work with amazing Montessorians and in amazing Montessori Environments in Boston MA, VA and New York.  After many years of formal Montessori Training, receiving my Master’s Degree and having developed many environments for Montessori Programs in the greater Boston and Metrowest areas I decided it was time to create a school closer to home!  I wanted to create a school that exemplified all the wonderful aspects of a Montessori Learning Environment in the Central MA area.  Recognizing the need for high quality Early Childhood Education to be offered to Worcester County families Mighty Oaks Montessori School opened in the Spring of 2011.

My name is Sue Radziewicz and I am the Director here at Mighty Oaks Montessori School, Pakachoag location. I joined this amazing family in the fall of 2018 as a Children’s House Assistant and fell in love with the Montessori Philosophy. After moving to an assistant toddler teacher, which is where my heart is, I eagerly embraced as much knowledge as I could with some wonderful mentors.

Then Covid turned the world upside down but through that chaos I realized that I missed being with the children and decided to go ahead and achieve my Lead Teaching Certificate.  Upon our return to normalcy, I continued working in the toddler classroom, this time as a lead teacher.  In early 2023, with some support and guidance from my family and my Head of School, I enrolled in the infant/toddler teacher education program at Northeast Montessori Institute. 

I completed my Montessori training and in early 2024 I received my Associate Infant Toddler Credentials from the American Montessori Society. Shortly thereafter,  I enrolled in Quinsigamond Community College and completed the requirements to receive my Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Director’s I certification.  

My career, before my introduction to Montessori, included working at a day care center for three years as an assistant in classrooms ranging from ages 3 months to 8 years, with a final year focused specifically on infants and toddlers.  Outside of education, I worked as a manager for a local seafood/ice cream seasonal restaurant for 14 years. I also worked as a school photographer for Lifetouch for 3 years!

I have been married to my amazing and wonderful high school sweetheart since 1997 and we are the proud parents of two amazing children!  My son, Kyle is a successful service manager at a local car dealership and my daughter, Lexi is finishing her final year at the University of New England where she is studying to become a Pharmacist. 

As a family, we enjoy spending a few weeks in the summer on the shores of beautiful Cape Cod where my mom owns a home that is walking distance from the beach.  Many extended family members always join in on the fun at Nana’s Cape House.  As empty nesters, my husband and I enjoy our time alone, sometimes going for walks with our two dogs, enjoying a dinner out, or just spending time with friends.

My name is Michael Jenkins, and Mighty Oaks has been a second home to me since 2020. I graduated from Auburn High School in 2011 and then went on to get my Bachelors Degree in Health Education from Worcester State University. Following college, I moved to Chicago to work with City Year Americorps, assisting in low income schools.

In 2020 I began at Mighty Oaks, assisting with their Elementary Branch program. This was a one year program designed to support students with their virtual learning as well as allow them to safely engage with each other during covid. The following year, I had the opportunity to assist in one of our Children’s House classrooms. This was an eye opening experience. The more I learned about the Montessori approach, the more I fell in love.  I then received my Early Childhood Montessori Certification and earned a lead teacher role. Continuing to grow within our community, I then went on to earn my Director 1 certificate, and I am now the Director and Lead Teacher at our beautiful Bryn Mawr location.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy playing and coaching hockey. I have had the pleasure of being on the Auburn High School Hockey coaching staff since 2021. Whether in the classroom or on the bench, I am very passionate and fully committed to guiding others towards unlocking their full potential.

Hello, my name is Mikayla, and I serve as the Director and Lead Children’s House Teacher at Mighty Oaks Montessori School on Massasoit Street in Worcester. I have been in the field of early childhood education for over ten years.

My journey began at Worcester Technical High School, where I was accepted into my top-choice trade: Early Childhood Education. It took just one week for me to realize that working with children was not just a school program—it was my passion and future career.

After high school, I began working as an Infant/Toddler teacher, a role I held for six and a half years. I then transitioned into teaching Preschool and Pre-K for an additional two years. During this time, while working full-time, I also pursued my education—earning both my Associate and Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education.

As the years passed, my passion for early education only grew. I found myself wanting to support not just children, but also the teachers who care for them every day. That desire led me to step into leadership, and I am proud to now serve as a Director.

I joined Mighty Oaks Montessori School (MOMS) in September 2025, bringing with me my Bachelor’s degree and a deep commitment to the field. I plan to continue my professional journey by returning to school to become Montessori certified.

Outside of work, I’m a wife and a proud pet mom to a spirited labradoodle and eight chickens. When I’m not at work, I enjoy curling up with a good book and a cup of tea or spending time with friends and loved ones.

I’m honored to be part of the Mighty Oaks community and look forward to helping each child grow, explore, and thrive in a nurturing Montessori environment.