Administrative Team
The Hugs Plus team of directors are professionally qualified classroom teachers and are trained in the Hugs Plus philosophy of early childhood education. Our directors develop, create, implement and make all administrative decisions as a team.
Sheila B. Fisher, President
Sheila Fisher founded Hugs Plus Learning Centers in 1984 as President, director and classroom teacher. She has her Bachelor's in Special Education and a Master's in Education.
Diane Barese, Executive Director/Director of Braintree I/II
Diane Barese has been a member of the Hugs Plus team for 27 years, working as a classroom teacher, director and executive director. She has a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Master's in Early Childhood Education.
Julie MacLean, Assistant Director of Braintree I/II
Julie MacLean has been with Hugs Plus for 20 years working as classroom teacher and assistant director. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Relations with an early childhood concentration.
Sheila B. Fisher, President
Sheila Fisher founded Hugs Plus Learning Centers in 1984 as President, director and classroom teacher. She has her Bachelor's in Special Education and a Master's in Education.
Diane Barese, Executive Director/Director of Braintree I/II
Diane Barese has been a member of the Hugs Plus team for 27 years, working as a classroom teacher, director and executive director. She has a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Master's in Early Childhood Education.
Julie MacLean, Assistant Director of Braintree I/II
Julie MacLean has been with Hugs Plus for 20 years working as classroom teacher and assistant director. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Relations with an early childhood concentration.