Christine VanDerslice, Director

My name is Christine VanDerslice. I have been teaching in different settings for over 20 years. I graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor in Arts. I moved to the East Coast and taught preschool for twelve years in Connecticut. In 2003 I moved to New Hampshire with my husband and three children. I worked as a Health Educator at Exeter Hospital and became the Christian Education Director for Stratham Community Church. In July of 2016 I decided to return to the preschool setting and joined the SCLC team as the Director. When I am not working, or attending one of my children’s activities I enjoy running and reading.

Grace Dixon, Lead Teacher 

My name is Grace Dixon, and I am a lead preschool teacher at SCLC. In December of 2019, I graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Reading. After graduating, I substitute taught at Noblesville Schools. In June of 2020, I moved all the way from Indiana to this great state of New Hampshire. My Husband and I enjoy walking our two huskies, bowling, and going to the movie theatre. I began working at Stratham Circle Learning Center in September of ’20 and I really enjoy working here! One of my goals as a preschool teacher is to build a strong/positive relationship with my preschool friends so that they can feel safe and learn a lot from me and the other teachers here at SCLC.

Keri O’Shea, Lead Teacher 

My name is Keri O’Shea. While studying at UNH to receive a Master’s Degree in Art Education, I had also been working with children for several years. As a college student, I began interning at SCLC in 2009 and after graduating in 2011, I ran the after-school program for many years. I am now head teacher in the Caterpillar classroom.  I enjoy incorporating as much art and creativity as possible into my work with the children. I was also a member of SCLC’s advisory board from 2011 – 2018. When I’m not in the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my husband JJ, our dog Sedona, and the rest of my family.

India VanDerslice, Lead Teacher 

I moved to the East Coast in 2018 from Colorado. I have been working in childcare for 10 years. I’m currently enrolled in courses to further my Early Childhood Education credentials. I’m a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. My husband and I live in Stratham with our four fish, where I like to cook and preserve foods that I grow in my garden. I’m a licensed Master Captain. I love to drive big boats and I love to travel the world, preferably somewhere with warm water! I am excited to be working here at SCLC!

Hayley Hitchmoth, Assistant Teacher 

My name is Hayley Hitchmoth. I am a 2001 Hamilton College graduate where I studied Spanish and Literature. After traveling Central and South America as an assistant and translator for ING, I settled in Stratham where my husband and I quickly fell in love with the Seacoast and began our family. I became a yoga teacher in 2015 and began sharing yoga with children at SCLC while my daughter attended the school. In 2017 I became SCLC’s yoga teacher and fell in love with both children’s yoga and the whole SCLC community. Becoming more involved as an assistant teacher since 2020, I love enjoying both classroom and yoga time with the friends and integrating the two. In my free time you can generally find me outside somewhere – hiking, skiing, gardening, and just being with my husband, two girls and dog!

Nicole Glenn, Lead Teacher 

My name is Nicole Glenn. I have been working with young children since I graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies, with an Early Childhood Development and Education concentration. I began my teaching career at Rye Country Day School, and over the years I have worked at various private preschools. I worked as a paraprofessional at Kensington Elementary School before I started at SCLC in 2012. I taught the Ladybugs and Honeybees, then I took some time off to be home with my girls. I returned to SCLC in 2021, and I’m so happy to be back in the Ladybug classroom. When I’m not with my Ladybug friends, I can be found spending time with my two daughters and my husband, teaching a fitness class, or taking care of my four dogs.