Our Team
The heart and soul of Briar Hill is our incredible group of educators! Our family atmosphere is at the core of everything we do, and this begins with the warm, loving approach of our team. Their experience and dedication is second to none. Most of our teachers are well known and loved by the community and the families we serve because they have been with us for many years.
The Lynn Family
Three generations of Lynn’s have worked at Briar Hill since its beginning in 1968. The original owners, Dale & Betsie Lynn, passed the torch to Mark & Maiya in 2012. Mark can be found working in the office or on the grounds most days. Maiya is the Camp Program Director and is also frequently in the office during the school year - often with her furry companion, Bailey, who is Briar Hill’s unofficial mascot.
Office
Julianne Willoughby
Director
Lauren Redmond
Office Manager
Julia Araneo
Program Coordinator
Micah Lynn
Program Coordinator
Teachers
Dina Messina
Assistant – Room 1
Teresa Shaffery
Teacher – Room 2
Christina Furie
Assistant – Room 2
Janine Rapuano
Teacher – Room 3 (3 Day)
Jessie Giacobbe
Assistant – Rm 3 (3 Day) & Rm 4 (2 day)
Larisa Puzyr
Teacher – Room 3 (2 Day)
Teresa Chieffo
Assistant – Room 3 (2 Day)
Denise Marinella
Teacher – Room 4 (3 Day)
Lisa Caruso
Assistant – Room 4 (3 Day)
Melissa DeMauro
Teacher – Room 4 (2 Day)
Maria Lehan
Teacher – Room 5 (3 Day)
Amanda Stives
Teacher – Room 5 (2 Day)
Mary Marter
Assistant – Room 5