WECEC Staff

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Makenzie is originally from the granite state, however, got bit by the travel bug and moved to Jackson, Wyoming many years ago. She still loves the beauty and wildness of Wyoming, but when her husband and she had their son they wanted to be closer to family in the northeast.  Four years ago, she packed up her five year old, two terrified cats, a just rescued beagle, and 17 year’s worth of “life” and moved to Vermont. She and Gregg both love Vermont and agree that Wyoming and Vermont share likenesses that have made the transition smoother.

She has worked in the education field for over fourteen years in public schools, as well as, early learning centers. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Native American Studies from the University of Montana at Missoula.  She started as the new Executive Director in October 2018 and has cherished her time making personal connections with both the children and their families.

The ultimate vision she has for WECEC is twofold and rooted in both the present and the future. For the present, her goal is for parents to feel good about their childcare choice, and that the children are safe, engaged, educated, and smiling.  Her vision for the center’s future is to continue providing the quality of care that is associated with a 5 STAR center. She is also committed to offering enrichment opportunities that support our curriculum.

Lindsey has lived in Charlestown, New Hampshire her entire life and currently lives there with her two daughters, her daughters' father, and their family rescue dog, Lilly. They enjoy spending their time outdoors, creating art, dancing, and singing at the top of their lungs. Lindsey is passionate about empowerment and believes everyone should be encouraged to pursue their dreams because our children CAN make a difference. She believes self-love is a journey stemming from childhood and wants to make a difference in the way children feel from their earliest stages. Lindsey earned her AS in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2020 and hopes to continue her education in the field of education in the future. 

Glenna Coleman earned her BA in Chinese Language and Literature from UMass/Amherst and her MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont. Glenna has lived in four countries outside of the United States and has taught in three of those countries. She currently holds a pre-K through 12 Vermont state teaching license in the areas of English, English as a Second Language, and Bilingual studies (Mandarin Chinese). Glenna is also currently the Youth Services Librarian at the Weathersfield Proctor Library. You may have guessed that she loves reading and language! She also enjoys cooking foods from a variety of cultures and loves crafts using any kind of paper.

Laurie has worked in educational settings for almost 30 years, and directed Bridging the Gap Afterschool Program for 16 years and WECEC for 3 years. She is spending her pre-retirement enjoying leading the toddler room at WECEC. She holds her CDA for Preschool Age and continues to study Early Childhood Education at CCV. Laurie is the mother of 3 children, and grandmother to 9, ages 1 year to 18 years old. She lives in Windsor with her husband, Dana, and their dalmation.

Nancy Fairbrother has been in childcare for over 25 years. She entered the field to make a difference in the lives of young children. She has completed many college level classes for ECE and continues her education. Nancy is our Lead Infant Teacher. She enjoys reading, being outside, spending time with her three children, and her granddaughter. She lives in Charlestown with her seven-year-old granddaughter Scarlet.