About Us
Mr. Perrotton
Chief Operating Officer
Josh Perrotton, a dedicated educator from Canton, MA, combines his extensive background in hospitality with his passion for teaching as a certified 6th grade English teacher. Josh brings a unique perspective to his classroom. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, he has honed skills in active listening, patience, and creating supportive environments.
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Josh is especially committed to supporting marginalized students and those struggling with self-belief. He understands the challenges these students face and strives to provide an inclusive and empowering classroom where every student feels valued and capable. His goal is to ensure that all students, regardless of their background or previous experiences, have the opportunity to grow, succeed, and flourish in a nurturing and supportive setting. Josh lives with his wife and 3 littles in Dedham, MA.
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Read Josh's Letter to Parents and Guardians regarding our Roots Program.
Tara Shuman
Chief Learning Officer & Founder
Tara Shuman is a teacher, a writer, and an entrepreneur who tries to surround herself with great books, creative projects, and inspiring people. As an avid appreciator of time, Tara believes in Francis Bacon’s idea that “hope is a good breakfast,” and after she got cancer at age 32, she wrote a memoir titled just that. She then left her job as an attorney and returned to a career in education. Tara has taught in Canton, Boston, and even South Africa! She is a certified History and ELA teacher. She loves working with students at Wildewood as well as with other schools, non-profits, and businesses as they work hard towards their goals and dreams. She lives with her family in Canton.
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Read Tara's Letter to Parents and Guardians regarding our Roots Program.
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Feel free to email Tara at Tara@WildewoodEducation.com
Shaina Fils-Aimé
Program coordinator
Shaina Laura Fils-Aimé is a tutor, mentor, and lifelong learner who enjoys bringing structure, curiosity, and care to every space she works in. A graduate of the oldest high school in America, Shaina’s love of teaching began early—first by helping friends with pre-calculus and starting a homework club, and later through encouragement from a math teacher who saw her potential in the classroom.
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Over the years, Shaina has worked closely with children in many settings, from returning to work at the same daycare she attended as a toddler to planning and running birthday parties and youth events. In her most recent role, she even learned the art of gardening, growing everything from rosemary and tomatoes to squash and kale.
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At Wildewood, Shaina tutors across a wide range of subjects, including math, chemistry, introductory physics, English and writing, languages, test preparation, executive functioning, and college application support. She values thoughtful learning, steady growth, and helping students feel confident in both their skills and themselves.
Mrs. Richardson
Director (Roots), Medfield Learning Center
Claire Richardson is thrilled to bring her love of teaching to our Medfield center. Claire earned a joint honors degree in History and Economics from the University of St Andrews and a Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary Education from the University of Edinburgh. After moving to the United States, she worked as a humanities tutor at Weston High School, tutoring English and History in the Enrichment Center. Claire also worked as an educator at the International Museum of World War II in Natick, MA. In her years as a teacher in Scotland, she enjoyed leading students on many field trips to Belgium, France, Poland and Germany. She lives in Sherborn with her husband, son, and adorable puppy, Finlay.
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Read Claire's Letter to Parents and Guardians regarding our Roots Program. Coming soon.
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