Debbie Clark, Director

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

14 Years at CRCC. 32 years in Early Childcare.

What I love most about working with children?

I love making a difference

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

Singing and teaching children to sing ABC's backwards

A fun fact about me:

I have completed 3 triatholons

Education/Certifications:

BS from UNH in Theory of Teaching

CDA Credential in ECE - Childhood Educator II

Credential in Childcare Administration - Early Childhood Admin I

Favorite Children's book or song:

Do Re Mi from Sound of Music

Other things I'd like you to know about me:

Cross Road Children Center is all about Nature. I love taking care of the gardens, chickens and adding new adventures in our playground.

Abigail LaCourse, Associate Teacher (Moose Mountain)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

3 years at Cross Road

What I love most about working with children?

Knowing I am helping them grow and learn. Having an impact on their social-emotional skill building.

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

My favorite activities are Sensory Play (playdoh), paint crafts, and reading stories.

A fun fact about me:

I have two daughters who I love to do so many fun activities with, which include playing, arts & crafts, singing, dancing, and playing sports.

Education/Certifications:

B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation, CPR & First Aid, Prosolutions trainings

Favorite Children's book or song:

Where the Wild Things Are

Other things I'd like you to know about me:

Teaching children social & emotional skills is just as important to me as teaching children academics, so I like focusing on that apsect of teaching quite a bit.

Kelsi Jordan, Associate Teacher (Floater)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

2 years at CRCC, 1 year other center

What I love most about working with children?

The bond

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

Singing and dancing

Favorite Children's book or song:

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Other things I'd like you to know about me:

I love your kiddos!

Maria Ellis, Assistant Teacher (Mount Chocorua)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

3-4 months at CRCC

What I love most about working with children?

Whatching the kids grow and achieve their milestones

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

Sing to them and making projects

A fun fact about me:

I was raised and born in Portugal. I love dancing and singing

Favorite Children's book or song:

Skidamarink

Other things I'd like you to know about me:

I chose this career because I love being around kids. I get to watch them grow into their little person and I also get to grow as a person/mom.

Donna Hart, Lead Teacher Pre-K (Mount Washington)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

12 years +

What I love most about working with children?

The opportunity to help them understand emotions, behaviors, and social (friends)

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

Art projects that include fine motor skills - cutting, glueing, self-made puzzles, etc.

A fun fact about me:

I love whoopie pies. Not cake, just filling.

Education/Certifications:

CPR webinars / Online classes in Children's Behaviors and Emotions

Favorite Children's book or song:

Ants go marching one by one

Other things I'd like you to know about me:

I provide a structured environment, positive choices, and expectations

Angelia MacLean, Associate Teacher (Blue Job Mountain)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

About 4 and a half years! 2 years at CRCC

What I love most about working with children?

I love the bond you create with a child after seeing them so much and interacting with them everyday. I love when they smile when they see me.

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

My favorite activities are singing, art projects, and doing early sign language.

A fun fact about me:

I've played the flute since 3rd grade.

Education/Certifications:

Graduated High school is 2020. CPR and AED certified.

Favorite Children's book or song:

My favorite children's song is "Skip to my Lou"

Other things I'd like you to know about me:

What makes my classroom special is that I make sure to have different and personalized relationships with my infants and my infants' parents. I do my best to make the day fun and full of smiles.

Mikayla Langevin, Assistant Teacher (Blue Job Mountain)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

About 4 months

What I love most about working with children?

Watching their growth and milestones.

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

Sensory play, arts and crafts, singing

A fun fact about me:

I love nature, hiking, sitting outside

Education/Certifications:

My goal is to further educate in Early Childhood and earn my credentials.

Favorite Children's book or song:

I love Winnie the Pooh.

Bethany Robinson, Office and Floater

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

I have worked in Early Childhood for 20+ years. I was here at Crossroads for 7 years, took a break to have my son and came back in August.

What I love most about working with children?

I love watching them grow and meet their milestones.

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

I love reading stories to the children and singing songs.

A fun fact about me:

I love going on ATV adventures with my husband and son, riding trails all over our beautiful state!

Education/Certifications:

I have an Associate's in ECE and a Bachelors in Communication Sciences and Disorders

Favorite Children's book or song:

The Little Blue Truck Books are my favorite!

Anything else you'd like families to know?

I love to make children smile.

Emily Beaulieu, Associate Teacher (Mount Washington)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

2 years. 4 months at CRCC

What I love most about working with children?

I love watching them reach their milestones

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

I love to do outdoor activities, sensory play and art

A fun fact about me:

In my time off I love to hang with my chickens and house pets. I love to travel and can during the spring. Any spare time I read or paint.

Education/Certifications:

CPR/First Aid, working on my Education Associates

Favorite Children's book or song:

I absolutely loved teh Box Car Children Series

Other things I'd like you to know about me:

I love watching children take leaps for learning and making ever-lasting bonds with them.

Jodi Bell, Lead Teacher (Wildcat Mountain)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

31 years - 12 years at Crossroads Children's Center

What I love most about working with children?

Connecting with the children that need me the most.

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

I enjoy exercising and doing yoga with the children. I also enjoy doing felt board songs.

A fun fact about me:

I enjoy learning about my native american culture.

Education/Certifications:

I have an associates degree in early childhood education

Favorite Children's book or song:

I enjoy reading Eric Carle and singing songs I have made for the felt board.

Other things I'd like you to know about me:

Nothing is impossible with determination. I love singing with children and watching them light up. We work as a team including the children.

Linh Le, Lead Teacher (Loon Mountain)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

1.5 years

What I love most about working with children?

I love that I can help them learn and see the joy in their accomplishments.

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

My favorite activities are reading stories and art projects.

A fun fact about me:

I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes. I also love to travel.

Education/Certifications:

Associates Diploma

Favorite Children's book or song:

Favorite children's song: Wheels on the Bus

Favorite children's book: The Cat in the Hat

Other things I'd like you to know about me:

I believe young children learn through experience and there's no better feeling in the world than to see a young child express joy when they learn something new.

Selena Malo, Assistant Teacher (Mount Chocorua)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

8 months all at Crossroads

What I love most about working with children?

I enjoy watching kids grow and discover the world

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

I love doing art projects with the kids

A fun fact about me:

I have 8 siblings!

Education/Certifications:

I currently have 6 credits in Early Childhood Education, and plan on taking more.

Favorite Children's book or song:

You are my Sunshine (song)

Tasha Smith, Lead Teacher (Moose Mountain)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

25 years. At CRCC Aug will be 3 years

What I love most about working with children?

The excitement when they finally master a task you have been teaching

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

Music/movement, Sensory table, Creative art circle

A fun fact about me:

Love to travel, love God

Education/Certifications:

CDA, CPR, Life Guard cert., Prosolutions trainings

Favorite Children's book or song:

Each Peach Pear Plum, Ms Spiders Tea Party

Other things I'd like you to know about me:

I kenw I wanted to be a teacher in Kindergarten.

Briana Buonopane, Associate Teacher (Wildcat Mountain)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

1 year at CRCC. I went to college for psych. to learn about behaviors. I have worked with children for 4 years, steady. 10 years on/off.

What I love most about working with children?

Seeing them accomplish and learn new things

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

I love to do dramatic play, using our imaginations to be different jobs, animals, characters! and singing/learning through song

A fun fact about me:

I like to paint and being creative

Education/Certifications:

I took psych classes to learn about development and behaviors, would love to continue psych education.

Favorite Children's book or song:

"Where the Wild Things Are" All: Eric Carle

Other things I'd like you to know about me:

Do all things with kindness

Rayne Fleury, Associate Teacher (Loon Mountain)

How long I've worked in early childhood education?

4 years. This is my first Daycare

What I love most about working with children?

The connections/bonds we build with them

What are my favorite activities to do in the classroom?

Doing projects with the kids and reading to them

A fun fact about me:

Favorite food: Chick-fil-A

Education/Certifications:

High school diploma, CPR, Pro Solution trainings

Favorite Children's book or song:

The Rainbow Fish and The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Other things I'd like you to know about me:

I chose this career because I love kids and I love teaching kids and helping them learn