Jennifer Landrieu, Director
Mrs. Landrieu became the Director of the Preschool in 2008, served as a member of the Preschool Board for two years, and has 15 years of additional experience in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education with concentrations in the Fine and Performing Arts. She is a NJ State certified teacher. Both of her sons attended the Preschool. She is a church member and Sunday School Teacher. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, crocheting, and reading.
Michelle Boone
Mrs. Boone (MWF 3’s and Extended Day Teacher)began teaching at the Preschool in 2017 as an assistant teacher in our three’s class and is our Little Lambs teacher. She has filled the roles of PTO Class Parent and PTO President during her 10 years as a stay at home mom. She has a professional background in photography, tutoring, and early childhood education. One of her children attended the Preschool. In her spare time, she enjoys family activities, crafting, leading her daughter’s Girl Scout troop, and keeping up with her new puppy.
Janice Davenhall
Mrs. Davenhall (Treasurer) has been with the Preschool since 1978 and has been a teacher, the Assistant Director, and the Financial Secretary. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education, is certified as a Nursery School and Elementary School teacher, and holds a NJ State Head Teacher certification. Both of Mrs. Davenhall’s sons attended the Preschool and she is a church member. In her spare time, she enjoys reading.
Anna May Halligan
Mrs. Halligan (MWF 4’s Assistant) began teaching at the Preschool in 2010 and has been an Assistant Teacher in our three and four year old classes. She has over 20 years of previous teaching experience, is a NJ State certified Group Teacher, and helped create the first Camp North Branch curriculum. Mrs. Halligan’s daughter attended the Preschool when she was little. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and keeping up with her daughter.
Allison Hernandez
Mrs. Hernandez (MWF 4’s, Extended Day, and T/Th 3’s Teacher) started as our Music teacher in 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, a Masters in Special Education, and is certified in both NJ and PA in Special Education. She’s been a P.E.P. Club teacher since 2006, which has included singing, pretend play, tumbling, and more. All four of her children have attended the Preschool and in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and reading.
Anna Ludwig
Anna Ludwig (T/Th 3’s Assistant)began teaching at the Preschool in 2005 as a substitute teacher and holds the role of Art Enrichment teacher and Language Arts teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Therapy with a background in Special Education. All three of her children have attended the Preschool. In her spare time, she enjoys family time, art, cooking, gardening, going to Cape May, and watching soccer.
Gerianne McGowan
Mrs. McGowan (5-Day 5’s Teacher) began teaching at the Preschool in 2002 and has five years of additional teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, specializing in child development and Early Childhood Education and a NJ State Head Teacher certificate. You can find her teaching the Five-Day class Monday through Friday, in Science Explorers, or Reading Romp enrichment classes. One of her three children attended the Preschool. In her spare time, she enjoys quilting, sewing, reading, and spending time with her children.
Sarah Sasiak
Mrs. Sasiak (MWF 4’s Teacher) is returning to the field of education after being a stay at home mom for the last 17 years. Prior to that she taught second grade for 7 years and preschool 4’s for two years. She holds a Bachelors Degree in English and became a certified Elementary Education Teacher in New Jersey through the Alternate Route Program. Two of her four children have attended NBRC. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, attending her children’s sporting events, running and yoga.
Nicole Young
Mrs. Young ( (5-Day 4’s Teacher) began teaching at the Preschool in January 2012 as our Little Lambs teacher and has three years of additional teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Reading. Originally our Language Arts and Little Lambs Teacher, she is our younger 5 Day teacher. Mrs. Young is a church member, Sunday School teacher, and all three of her children attended the Preschool. Mrs. Young is also one of our Science Explorer teachers and teaches our new enrichment class, Coding with Kids. She has played a vital role in our Preschool’s PTO and served on the Preschool Board. She enjoys crafting and spending time with her family.
Pastor Mark Swart
Pastor Mark has worked with the preschool since 2007. He and Pastor Todd make monthly visits to our preschool classes to share a special bible story. He also personally guides NBRC youth groups for ages 3rd grade through 12th. When not working at the church he enjoys playing and watching sports and spending time with friends and family young and old!.