Leadership

Audra Indelicato, Interim Executive Director
Programs for Children 6 weeks – 12 years

Audra has been a dedicated member of the Great Bay Kids team for over two decades, working in positions throughout the organization. She has a strong background in early childhood education, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Audra was an integral part of GBK’s Newmarket Center for many years before joining our Pease Center in late 2023. Audra brings leadership, a strong devotion to our mission, and a passion for supporting children, families, and educators.

 

Beyond her professional experience, Audra has a deep personal connection to Great Bay Kids. She is a former GBK parent, with her daughter attending as a child—the same daughter who now works for the organization as a teacher. Audra loves to play golf, read, cheer on Boston’s sports teams, travel (particularly to warmer weather!), and spend time with family and friends.

Holly Davis, Program Director, Pease Center
Programs for Children 6 weeks – 12 years

Holly graduated Wheelock College in Boston MA with a BS in Human Growth and Development with a concentration in Elementary Education and a specialty in Special Needs.  She did many of her practicums with the inner city kids of Dorchester and Roxbury where she learned to build great relationships with the children and their families.

As much as she loved Boston and the diversity it thrives on, Exeter will always be home for her.  She graduated from Exeter High school and now resides in Newfields, NH with her husband and three children.  They are a family on the move.  From busy time at the lake wake boarding, tubing, knee boarding and water skiing to tearing up the slopes in the winter.  They love being active but most of all spending that time with family and friends.

She is beyond excited to be continuing her career at Great Bay Kids in her new role as the Director at the Pease Center.  Previously she was the Program Director for the Exeter Center for 13 years and is very happy to be back where her heart has always been and always will be.  She is looking forward to getting to know the staff and the families at the Pease Center and build a great community.

Tara Stone, Director of Enrollment, Pease Center
Programs for Children 6 weeks – 12 years

Tara Stone graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education including a minor in the content area of science. Tara completed her internship at Barrington Elementary School in a 2nd grade classroom in December 2007 and in early 2008 she obtained her New Hampshire K-8 Teaching Certificate. In January 2008, she was offered a Para Educator position. During her time in the Barrington School District Tara was a Para Educator in the SNAPS program, a 2nd and 3rd grade summer school teacher as well as taught science for Barrington’s enrichment program after school.

In 2011 Tara was looking for a change that would fulfill her as a teacher and also bring her love of early childhood education to the forefront of her career. Tara began at Great Bay Kids as the Duckling’s Infant Assistant and it was not long until Tara opened the Pups Classroom as a Young Toddler Teacher. From there she helped transition the Pups to a two year old toddler curriculum and absolutely loved teaching toddlers. When the opportunity arose to become the Pease Great Bay Kids Assistant Director in January 2015 Tara thought this would be a great opportunity to grow in the field of early childhood education. She has been thrilled to have had so many amazing adventures at Great Bay Kids and is eager for many more to come.

Tara is very excited to fulfill her Director of Enrollment duties and is committed to providing a diverse atmosphere that allows Great bay Kids to have an enriching learning environment that delivers support to children, families, and staff alike. Tara lives with her husband, Derek, in Newmarket, New Hampshire and enjoys scrap-booking, reading, and going to concerts whenever possible. She also loves going to Zumba classes, Pilates, camping, and making memories in her spare time.

Emily Scarito, Director, Exeter Programs
Programs for Children 6 weeks – 13 years old

Emily has a master’s degree in Special Education with a specialization in behavioral disabilities.

Emily worked in various positions ranging from a supervisor in a residential home, a lead classroom teacher and a specialist in autism.  She joined Great Bay Kids in 2016 as the School Age Director, overseeing three school age programs at Main Street School, Lincoln Street School and Newfields Elementary School.  In 2020, she became the Director of the Exeter Center as well and continues to oversee the school age programs.

In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her family or at the beach.

Jesse Bird, Assistant Director, Exeter Center
Programs for Children 6 weeks – 6 years

Jesse Bird graduated from Bates College in 1993 with a BA in English. She continued her education at Stratham Vocational Technical College with coursework in Early Childhood Education.  She began her career with Great Bay Kids in 1993 with the Newmarket School Age program and then moved to the Exeter Center in 1995 and found her forever home.  Jesse began working in the Cricket Pre-K classroom that year and remained a Cricket until May of 2021 when she became the Interim Assistant Director of the Exeter Center.  She has enjoyed building strong relationships with all of our families and staff during this time.

In her free time Jesse enjoys spending time with her family, reading, walking and watching sports. March Madness is one of her favorite times of the year.

Meagan Lennon, Director, School Age
Programs for Children 6years – 13 years

Meagan attended Great Bay Community College for Early Childhood Education and Administration. Meagan started working at a small childcare center run by her family when she was 16 and quickly fell in love with the field. She began at Great Bay Kids in 2017 as a Group Leader for the Main Street School Program and was then the Site Director for the Lincoln Street School Program.

 

In her free time, she enjoys making memories with her sons, spending time with friends, and reading.