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Coming soon:
the Fall 2025 Book Campaign will benefit
the Ohrenberger School in west roxbury
OUR SPRING 2025 BPS PARTNER
"The Mather School is the oldest free public elementary school in North America. The school is located in historic Dorchester, Massachusetts and was named after Richard Mather, an English-born American Congregational minister who emigrated to Boston and settled in Dorchester in 1635.
The Mather School also offers the Vietnamese Dual Language strand that allows students to grow and develop Vietnamese language, literacy skills, and speaking.
Meet the Mather School Staff
Tuyet Dinh
What do you teach at the Mather School?
"I teach 4th grade for the Vietnamese Dual Language Program"
What was your favorite book as a child?
"Charlotte's Web by E.B. White"
What do you like best about Mather?
"The shared sense of care and love that our teachers and school leaders have for our students and our students for their teachers."
Barbara Najjar-Owens
What do you teach at the Mather School?
"I am an Instructional Coach at the Mather, which means that I support adult learning in our community."
What was your favorite book as a child?
"I loved Ezra Jack Keets books like: Whistle for Willie, The Snowy Day, Peter's Chair, and A Letter to Amy."
What do you like best about Mather?
"Without hesitation, I love the people. I love the children, their caretakers, and my colleagues!"
Nilsa Reis
What do you teach at the Mather School?
"I’m the Assistant Principal, dedicated to supporting our students, staff, and families."
What was your favorite book as a child?
"Growing up, I loved reading my older siblings' textbooks – they opened my eyes to so many new ideas!"
What do you like best about Mather?
"The strong, close-knit community here is what I value most. It’s inspiring to be part of a place where everyone supports one another."
Deborah Foley
What do you teach at the Mather School?
"I’m the Librarian"
What was your favorite book as a child?
"The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats. I loved the cozy feeling and the footprints facing in and out."
What do you like best about Mather?
"I love the spirit of kindness and generosity at the Mather."
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