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
Mark Lynn
Director
Jan Gossan
Acting Director
Lauren Redmond
Office Manager
Julia Araneo
Program Coordinator
Micah Lynn
Program Coordinator
Teachers
Dina Messina
Teaching Assistant – Room 1
Teresa Shaffery
Teacher – Room 2
Lisa Caruso
Teaching Assistant – Room 2 (3 Day)
Christina Furie
Teaching Assistant – Room 2 (2 Day)
Julianne Willoughby
Teacher – Room 3 (3 Day)
Larisa Puzyr
Teacher – Room 3 (2 Day)
Assistant Teacher – Room 4 (2 Day)
Jessie Giacobbe
Teaching Assistant – Room 3
Denise Marinella
Teacher – Room 4 (3 Day)
Renata Ross
Teaching Assistant – Room 4 (3 Day)
Amanda Stives
Teacher – Room 4 (2 Day)
Christina DiMuzio
Teaching Assistant – Room 4 (2 Day)
Maria Lehan
Teacher – Room 5
Mary Marter
Teaching Assistant – Room 5