Our Team
Educators who feel like extended family
Our teachers donโt just bring credentials โ they bring depth.
They are lifelong learners who grow through experience, reflection, and connection.
At Elements Academy, our educators:
โจ See childhood as sacred
โจ Honor each studentโs individuality
โจ Learn alongside kids with humility and heart
Meet our team
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Heather DiNino (she/they)
Founding Director & Middle/High Teacher
Heather is the founder of Elements Academy - a longtime educator and lifelong learner. As a mom to two amazingly spirited children, nothing will stand in her way of reinventing education for her family and yours. Heatherโs superpower is figuring out how each child learns and what they need to thrive.
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Robin Mackey (she/her)
Elementary Teacher
Robin has been with us since 2020 - she is overloaded with excitement, enthusiasm, and creativity! And she gets to use all of that creativity to help kids find ways in which they learn best! Robin is a longtime theater & dance artist, enthusiast, and educator- and she even directed and choreographed our very own productions of HONK Jr!, The Addams Family Musical, and School of Rock!
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Michael Trimboli (he/him)
Elementary Teacher
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Jessica Jaro (she/her)
Elementary Teacher
Jessica was born and raised in metro south Boston and has spent over a decade working with kids and families, blending her early education background with a deep love for nature, movement, and creativity. Sheโs passionate about giving diverse learners time to follow their curiosities and connect with the world around them. When sheโs not in the classroom, youโll find her dancing, hiking new trails, or diving deep into the oceanโliterally.
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Jes Malone (she/her)
Middle/High Teacher
Jes is a deep thinker and a star lover. Her philosophy degree fits perfectly with the age group in which she guides - teens who want (and need) to question, challenge, and push the status quo. Jesโ calming energy has been grounding the entire school - kids and adults - since 2021. When sheโs not at school, youโll find her reading, listening to music (likely Phish), or gardening.
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Robyn Fatseas (she/her)
Pediatric Therapist
Robyn is the unicorn child psychologist youโve dreamed about. She is unbelievably educated, experienced, and brilliant. She is also creative, curious, and compassionate (just like all of our kids are!) Trust the kids when they tell you - sheโs pure magic. Weโre lucky enough to have had Robyn as part of our team since 2021.