A Place
to Grow
Infant and Toddler Staff

Laurel Caldwell,  Infant Teacher

Miss Laurel has a Bachelor's Degree in
Psychology and over 10 years
experience as a private nanny.  She is
just wonderful with children of all
ages!  When not caring for children
she is rehabilitating wildlife or caring
for one of her many pets.

Ana Santos, One Year Old Teacher

Miss Ana graduated from the Seacoast
School of Technology and is working
on her degree in ECE.  She began her
career working in an after school
program and quickly realized her
passion is with younger children.  She
is brings passion and enthusiasm into
her teaching every day.  

Vanessa Nugent, Two Year Old Teacher

Vanessa has been working in the early
childhood field for over 15 years and
has her Associates degree in ECE from
Castle College. She is married and just
recently had a baby boy.  She also has
two Jack Russell Terriers and three
cats. She enjoys traveling, boating,
singing, cooking, and spending time
with friends and family.  She loves to
sing and play games with the children.

Vanessa is a Level 1 Credentialed
Director
Preschool and Kindergarten Staff

Jennifer Briggs, Preschool Teacher and
After School Director

Jennifer has two children.  Jennifer has
a B.A. in Natural
Science and Mathematics and
Secondary Education from Bradford
College.  She has taught all grades
from preschool to high school.  She
was formerly in project management
for a major pharmaceutical company.  
Her real world experiences in science,
math, and technology are evident in
the classroom experiences she brings
to our children.  If it is messy and
slimy, it happens in Miss Jen's class

Jennifer is also a Level 1 Credentialed
Director.

Laura Sampson, Pre-K and K Teacher

Laura has an Associates in degree in
ECE and a Bachelor's degree in
Psychology.  She has a passion for
literacy and young children.  She is a
mom and has two cats.  She is always
cheerful and either humming or
singing.  The kids love her enthusiasm
for books and music.   

Laura is a Level 1 Credentialed Director

A Place to Grow
24 Commercial Drive
Brentwood, NH 03833
603.679.1660 (school)
603.401.1499 (cell)

jbriggs@aplace2grow.com