Ms. Rashell loves being the Head Teacher of the toddlers at Lolly’s.  She began working with children in high school, tutoring and babysitting for numerous families. During college, she worked with children with autism in honor of her sister, who has ASD. Since 2018, she has been teaching toddlers while continuing to gain experience working and volunteering with special needs students. Ms. Rashell joined the Lolly’s family in 2021 and has been an incredible addition to our team. Her favorite activities at Lolly’s include reading stories with silly voices, taking her students outside to the playground and for walks to admire the beautiful buildings. A lifelong New Yorker, Ms. Rashell is passionate about the city, her students, and the LIC community.

Ms. Anastasya, affectionately known as Ms. Ana, brings a wealth of experience to Lolly’s from her time at the New York City Autism Charter School, where she created individualized programs to support student learning and skill development, and from the Child Development Center in New York City, where she assisted preschoolers with early literacy, motor skills, and social interaction. One of her favorite things to do in the classroom is engage children in activities that foster a love for reading and literacy.  Ms. Ana holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Hunter College and has completed her Teaching Assistant Certification. She is also well-versed in Health & Safety Awareness in childcare settings, ensuring that students are cared for in a safe and nurturing environment.  Beyond her professional expertise, Ms. Ana is genuinely warm and sweet, bringing kindness and dedication to everything she does. She has a love of foreign languages, is fluent in Indonesian, and conversational in French. Her caring nature and commitment to supporting young learners make her a wonderful addition to the Lolly’s community.

Ms. Dorothy is the Head Teacher in the Blue Room at Lolly’s and is thrilled to take on this role in our 3K-1 class for the 2nd year is a row.  With five years of experience as a head teacher, Dorothy is enthusiastic, caring, and fun, creating a classroom filled with new, exciting, and challenging opportunities for growth. She earned her Associate’s degree from Queensborough College and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Early Education, with a minor in Psychology. Dorothy values strong communication with families and enjoys keeping them updated on their child’s well-being and progress. She is always available to answer questions, address concerns, and provide support. Lolly’s is thrilled to have her on the team and looks forward to all the joy and creativity she brings to the 3K program.   Ms. Dorothy is enthusiastic, fun and warm- a true asset to the Lolly's family. 

Ms. Lauren is a seasoned, enthusiastic, and loving teacher with nearly a decade of experience teaching toddlers. Over the years, she has worked at three early childhood centers in Long Island City, including Lolly’s. Ms. Lauren began at Lolly’s in 2012 as a part-time floater/substitute before moving to Brighter Babies for a full-time opportunity. Since then, she started her own family, marrying her husband David in 2015, and welcoming their son Christopher in 2016. In 2023, we welcomed Ms. Lauren back to Lolly’s as the Head Teacher of our toddler class. In 2025, Lauren will be taking on the exciting new role of Assistant Teacher for our DOE 3K class. The children absolutely adore her, reflecting her dedication, patience, and nurturing personality. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her family and vacationing, especially at Disney. We look forward to many years ahead with Lauren leading our littlest learners.