Meet Our Teachers
Ms. Wendy
Director
My name is Wendy Demers, and I have worked in the Early Childhood field for over 30 years. BVS has been my home for eight of them! I have a BA in Early Childhood Education from the University of NH. I have earned an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 3, Early Childhood Administrator Credential Level 1, and Early Childhood Credential Development Specialist Mentor Credential. As Director, I’m thankful for the relationships I build with the families of the children in my care, but also for helping the dedicated BVS teaching team grow in their ECE journey!
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I have been married for 26 years and have two amazing adult children who I love spending time with. In my spare time, I enjoy crocheting, reading, spending time with my family, attending concerts, going to the beach, and being up in the mountains.
Ms. Donna
Executive Director & Owner
Our fierce leader shares 41 years of experience in Reggio Inspired Programs. She created BVS in 2005. While with leading her pack at BVS, Donna is also on The Barrington Town Planning Board and is a leader in the Barrington Community. Recently, Donna started the Barrington Child Care Collaborative, which supports Family Child Care Centers in the surrounding communities.
When not with her kitties, Donna spends time at BVS to ensure quality for her families and teachers. Donna puts her heart and soul into everything she does including her love for kids and teaching.
Ms. Dixie
Maples Classroom
My name is Dixie Dodier. I love working with children, as it has always been my passion. I have over 20+ years of experience in the childcare field. I am Associate Teacher qualified and have 12 credits in ECE, all of which I earned from Granite State College.
I love teaching children and watching them learn and grow through their different developmental milestones. I am a Mom of two beautiful grown children, whom I love with all my heart. I am very much a family person, as I come from a large family.
During my free time, I love spending time with all of my family and friends. I enjoy walking, hiking, reading, scrapbooking, listening, singing along to music, and relaxing at the beach. I am also very much into watching movies on the Hallmark and LMN channels. My favorite holiday is Christmas, and my favorite season is Summer.
Ms. Jenn
Pines Classroom
My name is Jennifer, I am a Lead Infant Teacher and I have been working in Early Childhood Education for 3 years. I work primarily with Infants but have spent considerable time with toddlers up to age three. Education has always been central to my life—not just in my career, but also as a mother of three. Balancing both roles has given me a unique outlook on fostering growth in and outside the classroom.
In the moments in between, I enjoy reading, painting, and finding new recipes to try. My husband and I also enjoy photography, hiking and road trips with our kids.
Ms. Amanda
Maples Classroom
Infant/Toddler Specialist
My name is Amanda Shirley, and I've worked in childcare for 20+ years with all age groups. Currently, I am attending NHTI and working towards my associate's degree in early childhood education. I have earned an Early Childhood Teacher Level I credential with an Infant & Toddler Foundational Level 1 endorsement. I have also received a certificate in medical coding. I am so excited to be a lead teacher here at BVS! I love working with young children, watching them grow, learn, and build positive relationships with them and their families.
In my spare time, I love spending time with friends and family, especially my little nieces and nephews! I love being outdoors, hiking, going to the beach, traveling, and floating out on the lake.
Ms. Stephanie
Pines & Maples Classrooms
Hello, I'm Ms. Stephanie! I have taught in infant classrooms for 4 years. My favorite part about teaching is watching the children grow and learn new things, and all the snuggles of course! I live in Middleton, NH with my husband and 4 year old daughter. We have a dog named Harley, a cat named Ghostie, and a flock of chickens. In my free time I love to go camping, garden, and attempt any DIY craft I can find.
Ms. Courtney
Redwoods Classroom
Hello! My name is Courtney Whitehouse. I have worked at BVS since July of 2019 and have earned an Early Childhood Teacher Level II credential. While I was in high school, I spent all four years in the teaching program. During my time there, I worked with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children! I also graduated with my Associate's Degree from Great Bay in 2023. I have always wanted to be a teacher, and I am so happy to be a part of the BVS Team!
In my spare time, I love to go to concerts, visit the beach, and spend time outdoors. I love going four-wheeling, mudding, and camping!
Miss. Abby
Willows Classroom
Hello! My name is Abby Clark, and I have worked with children for 9 years this year! I grew up in New Hampshire and have always lived in Barrington. I spent my childhood in summer camps and programs, leading me to UNH after High School, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management and Policy with a minor in Programming and Events. Growing up in these programs is where I was able to acknowledge my love for helping, planning, and seeing children happy, learning, and growing. I have continued my education to focus more on the childcare side by taking Early Childhood Courses at NHTI. In my time with UNH, I took a brief break and was able to work for Disney World. This opportunity shed light on my love for children and making core memories for them! I'm so grateful to make memories with these children and help them grow.
Outside of work, you can find me spending time with family, friends, neighbors, and their children, as well as my boyfriends and animals. I enjoy campfires and especially s'mores and sitting and chatting with friends. I also love paddle boarding and spending time at the lake! If I'm not doing those things, I'm watching my favorite movies, in Disney, or baking/coming up with some type of dessert
Miss Emma
Willows Classroom
Hello! My name is Emma Wiley, and I have lived in New Hampshire my whole life! Growing up, I did dance right down the road at Joy of Dance and loved every moment of it. This is where I first gained my love for taking care of and helping children. I was an apprentice in the 3-5 year old class and I have some of my best memories from there. Now, I am in school at Southern New Hampshire University studying business administration and working towards my master's degree. Although this isn’t in childcare, I see myself forever working with or around children. I am also working towards taking Early Childhood Education classes at NHTI. My love and passion for them will never fade, and I love watching them learn and grow every day. Knowing I’m part of their core memories warms my heart.
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Outside of work and school, I am passionate about spending time with my mom, dad, brother, sister, and animals. I also enjoy having BBQs, bonfires, and hanging out with my friends and boyfriend, who are also all local to this area! I enjoy hiking, walking, and going to the gym as well. You can often find me baking cheesecake or cookies as well as cooking pasta, tacos, or burgers in my free time.
Ms.Sarah
Pines Classroom
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My name is Sarah Nolan. I have been working in Early Childhood education for 20 years, primarily with infants and toddlers. I love watching young minds develop, grow, and learn. My husband and I recently moved to New Hampshire to be closer to our
families. In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, gardenin,g and spending time with family
Ms.Tina
Preschool Program Specialist
Hello! My name is Ms. Tina. I have been with BVS for several years in different classrooms, from Toddler to Preschool. I am currently enrolled in the Psychology program at SNHU and hope to graduate in the Summer of 2025. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and children.
Ms. Ashley
Oaks Classroom
Hello! My name is Ashley Folts and I have been working with younger kids for years, first with volunteering then teaching. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UNH and my Early Childhood Education certification. Before coming to BVS, I was previously a first grade teacher. I currently live with my husband who I met at UNH and our two pets: a dog named Foxtrot and a cat named Macbeth. In my free time, I like to read, visit my favorite stores like Barnes and Noble and Target, or spend time with my family at our lake cabin in Maine
Ms. Lisa
Oaks Classroom
Hello, my name is Lisa Dupree. I have a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, have earned an Early Childhood Master Teacher Level 3 endorsement, and have been working with children for over 25 years. I am also Mom to 2 boys. I feel so fortunate to be a part of teaching children every day. I love seeing the world through their eyes, sharing my joy of learning with them, and helping them to build foundational skills that will enable them to be kind, confident, and successful as lifelong learners. I have been working at BVS since August 2020 and am thrilled to be a part of the BVS team. In my spare time, I like spending time with my family, hiking, taking road trips, writing, and baking.
Other
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Miss Jordyn as Floater
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