About Your Teachers

Dear Center School Families,

My name is Paige Silva and I can't believe that this is my 9th year at Center School- time flies when you're having fun! My first two years at Center were spent teaching 5th grade and then I spent four years teaching 2nd grade! This is my third year as the math specialist! This means I get to teach math to all grades, K-5! Center is a wonderful school and I am honored to be a Cardinal. I received my Bachelor's Degree from Assumption College and my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Bay Path University! I love to spend time with family and friends. I also love to read, garden and to travel to new places. I live in Enfield with my husband Stephen, our daughter Payton and our Mini Australian Shepherd named Rusty! I am also expecting a baby boy due in December 2025! I will be job sharing with Mrs. Gildersleeve and will be at Center every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday! I am looking forward to a wonderful school year!

If you have any questions please e-mail me at psilva@longmeadow.k12.ma.us

Dear Center School Families,

My name is Kaila Gildersleeve and I am so excited to start my 10th year at Center School!  I spent 8 years at Center teaching 2nd grade.  This will be my second year as a math specialist with Mrs. Silva! I am thrilled to be able to work with all grades, K-5!  I have my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Westfield State University and got my Master's Degree from Westfield State as a Reading Specialist.  I love to read, play board games, travel, and spend time with my family and friends.  I live in Westfield with my husband Phil, our daughter Eleanor, and our dog Meli!  I will be job sharing with Mrs. Silva and at Center on Mondays and Tuesdays.  I'm excited for another amazing year! 

If you have any questions please e-mail me at kgildersleeve@longmeadow.k12.ma.us

Mrs. Silva's daughter, Payton and Mrs. Gildersleeve's daughter, Ellie. They were both born in the summer of 2023 and we all love spending time together!