Anthony Panciocco, Executive Director
Programs for Children 6 weeks – 12 years
Anthony Panciocco graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelors in journalism and a minor in sociology. He has developed and strengthened his leadership skills through diverse roles, including at the University of Maine, a nonprofit after-school program in Charlotte, North Carolina and, as Director of Child Care Services at the Southern District YMCA. Anthony spent his time at the YMCA expanding and refining their child care programs, advocating for staff professional development, and cultivating a strong mission-focused team culture rooted in respect, transparency, and honest feedback.
He currently resides in Exeter, NH with his wife Julie, three-year old son Teddy, four-month-old daughter Lily and corgi mix, Nomar. Outside of work, Anthony can be found on long runs around the seacoast, watching baseball and football with friends, eating family breakfasts at local cafes, and waiting patiently at the local bookstore for his son to pick out a book.
Audra Indelicato, Director of Staffing
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, Center 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.
Emily Scarito, Center 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, Admin Float, 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.
