KidsAcademy

Barbara Mazzei Director

joined the Hilltop Christian Early Learning Center team in May 2021. Mrs. Mazzei holds an associate’s degree in early childhood education from Bay Path University, Longmeadow, MA. She has held a Head Teacher Certificate through the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) since 2002. Mrs. Mazzei has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 30 years. Mrs. Mazzei is Hilltop’s Music Together Specialist, leading the Music Together classes for all Hilltop children.

Linda Arigoni Lead Teacher

joined the Hilltop Christian Early Learning Center team in August of 2024. Mrs. Arigoni has a strong background in working with children. She has been a foster care mom for 24 years and has worked directly in early childhood for 6 years. Mrs. Arigoni holds an associate’s degree from NW Community College and a BGS Degree in Human Services from UCONN. Mrs. Arigoni’s passion is in child and family psychology as well as literature and multi-cultural studies.