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The Hurley K-8 School

Dos Idiomas, diversas culturas · español · Two languages, many cultures

Student and Family Support Team

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Desiree Patturelli

Coordinator of Social Emotional & Academic Development

Ms. Patturelli has been an educator for 10 years, including six years as a Special Education Teacher where she taught grades 2, 4 and 5 and four years as an Instructional Coach focused on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). She began her work at the Hurley School as a district SEAD coach, supporting students and staff in BPS region 2 schools, and is now excited to work at the Hurley full-time! She is passionate about creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students feel valued, develop strong social-emotional skills, and learn how to navigate challenges and relationships both in school and beyond. Ms. Patturelli holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Regis College and a Bachelor’s Degree from Stonehill College. Outside of school, she loves spending time with her husband and 2 sons, traveling to new places, soaking up the sun at the beach and never passing up a good iced coffee!