Our Team

Educators who feel like extended family

 

Our teachers don’t just bring credentials — they bring depth.
They’re lifelong learners who grow through experience, reflection, and connection.

At Elements Academy, our educators:

  • See childhood as sacred

  • Honor each student’s individuality

  • Learn alongside kids with humility and heart

Grab your free guide to see the philosophy behind this dream team. 👇

The right people make all the difference.

Meet our team

  • 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. Heather’s superpower is figuring out how each child learns and what they need to thrive.

    Learn more about Heather here!

  • 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!

  • 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. Jes’ calming energy has been grounding the entire school - kids and adults - since 2021. When she’s not at school, you’ll find her reading, listening to music (likely Phish), or gardening.

  • Robyn Fatseas (she/her)

    Pediatric Therapist

    Robyn is the unicorn child psychologist you’ve 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 - she’s pure magic. We’re lucky enough to have had Robyn as part of our team since 2021.

  • Jessica Jaro (she/her)

    Foundations/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. She’s passionate about giving diverse learners time to follow their curiosities and connect with the world around them. When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll find her dancing, hiking new trails, or diving deep into the ocean—literally.

And we don’t believe the “team” stops with the staff.
Our students and families are co-creators in this beautiful mission:
To become, together, who we truly are.

 

Have questions? Check out our FAQ page - designed to answer real life questions we get asked all the time.