Curriculum Specialists

Crystal Power (she/her) 

Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Specialist

cpower@arlington.k12.ma.us

Started in Arlington in 2011. 

Education: B.A. in English and Psychology from Bridgewater State College, M.Ed in Special Education & M.Ed. in Teaching English Language Learners from Western Governor's University

Hometown: ​Dedham, MA 

Interests: I am an avid reader. During the summer months, my perfect day is spent at the beach with an iced coffee and a good mystery/ thriller!! I also enjoy researching family genealogy. When not reading or researching, I’m in the kitchen- I love cooking and baking!!  

Best part of working in Arlington: Arlington is an amazing learning environment for students and staff. The community is very supportive of social studies and our students. 

Daniela Hurley (she/her) 

Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Specialist

dhurley@arlington.k12.ma.us

Started in Arlington in 2009. 

Education: B.S. in Elementary Education from Boston University, M.A. in Reading from Lesley University

Hometown: ​Stoneham, MA 

Interests: I really enjoy music, gardening, baking, and cooking. When I am not busy being a mom, I am digging my fingers in the dirt, planting my vegetable garden or adding flowers around my yard. I also love to cook new things and bake (and eat) delicious desserts!

Best part of working in Arlington: I think the best part of being in this community is being able to watch it grow. I have been fortunate enough to spend my career in one place and I have seen Arlington learn and grow so that it can better reach the students in its schools. I love that every part of Arlington is constantly striving to be and do better.