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The Hurley K-8 School

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

Student and Family Support Team

Chanel Scott

Chanel Scott, BSN, RN

School Nurse

Ms. Scott has worked at the Hurley since 2014 and is from Boston, MA. She is a registered nurse and has a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Northeastern University. In 2023, she completed her Masters in Nursing from Simmons University! Ms. Scott loves working with children and their families on a community level. She is a true foodie who loves eating, and she enjoys spending time with her family.
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Rachel Zank

Family Coordinator

Ms. Rachel has been the Family Coordinator at the Hurley since 2025, which means she helps keep families informed about everything happening at the school, plans events, and works helps to run the School Family Council. She was born and raised in Boston and graduated from Boston University with a bachelors in Spanish and Chinese and a master's in Educational Leadership and Policy. She loves to learn languages and travel, and to dance more than anything!

Jomaly Colon

Jomaly Colon

Social Worker

Ms. Jomaly was born and raised in Boston and has worked for the Hurley since 2024. She has a bachelors degree from Bridgewater State University and a masters degree in social work from Simmons University. Ms. Jomaly enjoys spending time with her sons, traveling and arts and crafts.
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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!
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Kenny Garcia

Discipline Coordinator

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Cynthia Marinelli

School Psychologist

Cynthia Marinelli has been at the Hurley for 4 years. She is Puerto Rican, born in Boston. Cynthia received a full scholarship as a posse scholar to Center College in Kentucky and finished her doctorate in school psychology from William James College in Massachusetts. After a memorable experience as a Crossroads overnight camp counselor, she wanted to combine my love of psychology with helping youth within public schools. She loves to dance salsa, Zumba, jog, and play violin music around the holidays. Cynthia enjoys traveling with her husband and making their daughter laugh.