Senior Management Team
Lisa Botelho, Executive Director
Lisa Botelho has been in the field of education for over 20 years and began her career as a preschool teacher, then moved on to administration. She has worked for Head Start, Early Intervention and the Fall River Public School system. Lisa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Biology from Roger Williams University and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College.
Benita Smith, Assistant Director/ ASAP Director
Benita Smith is the Assistant Director of Brockton Day Nursery. Prior to becoming Assistant Director, Ms. Smith was an Assistant Teacher, a Teacher, the Program Coordinator, as well as School-Age Director. Benita holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Massasoit Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Eastern Nazarene College, and a Master’s Degree in Management from Eastern Nazarene College.
Sharon Fayette, Early Education Director
Sharon Fayette began working with young children as a teacher and has been an Education Director for 25 years. She is certified to teach Infant/Toddler and Preschool children. Sharon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with a minor in Education, and a Master’s Degree in Education.
Tom Donahue, Administrator
Tom Donahue is the Administrator of Brockton Day Nursery. Prior to assuming this role, he was an active board member of BDN for eight years. Tom is a retired Brockton Police Officer having spent many years as a Community Police Officer assigned to the Brockton Housing Authority. He holds a Master Degree in Public Administration and Criminal Justice from Suffolk University.