Laura
Stay & Play Director

Laura graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor's Degree in Family and Child Studies. She has been working at The HUB Family Resource Center since April 2002 as a home visitor, and has been the director of Stay & Play since it opened in 2004. Laura has over 14 years of experience working with children and families, including working with infants,toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children in New Hampshire and Virginia. She is the voice of the Stay & Play Newsletter and the guiding light of the team, creating opportunities for the children's growth, learning and adventures here at Stay & Play!

Laura lives in Durham with her husband, Jay, and dog, Rudy. When I am not here at Stay & Play I enjoy skiing, kayaking, going to the beach, and cooking new and exotic meals.

Linda
Stay & Play Teacher

Linda has enjoyed working and playing with children for over 20 years. At the HUB and Stay & Play, she works in the multi-age playgroups and with the team at Stay & Play.
When Linda's children were small, she ran a home daycare for about five years. She also worked with infants who had special needs through the Child Development Center and Developmental Services. Linda's passion is working with children, especially toddlers and their parents to help them develop their early learning skills.

Angel
Stay & Play Teacher

Angel has a Child Care Certificate from the Richard W. Creteau Regional Technology Center at Spaulding High School. She has over 7 years of experience working with children in childcare settings.

In her spare time, she likes to bowl, ski, sing, dance, and spend time with friends.

Anna

Stay & Play Teacher

Anna has worked with preschool children for many years. She has a B.S. in Elementary Education, and enjoys encouraging the spontaneity and enthusiasm of young children

Anna and her family have lived in the Seacoast area for over 25 years and enjoy everything it has to offer.

Amanda
Teacher

Amanda started at the HUB as the office manager while she was finishing her certification as an elementary school teacher. She is excited to be back at the HUB as a Stay & Play teacher. She has a B.A. in sociology and is working toward her Master’s degree in education. 

 When Amanda is not at Stay & Play, she enjoys hiking, biking, and reading. She lives in Farmington with her husband and two dogs, Lupa and Henry.