Ms. Shannon was raised in Hampton, New Hampshire, and is a proud mom of four children. Her family loves lacrosse, softball, and hockey, spending much of their time at the fields and on the ice. She discovered her love for working with children at a young age and attended SST in Exeter during high school. She has worked in childcare for eight years prior to having her own children.

Her favorite part of working with children is fostering their sense of curiosity and love for learning. She enjoys seeing their excitement as they explore and discover new things.

In her free time, Ms. Shannon can be found on the sports field, cheering on her children and supporting their passions.

A Few of Ms. Shannon’s Favorite Things:

My Favorite Color: Blue and Green
My Favorite Drink: Dr Pepper
My Favorite Restaurant: Tailgate Tavern
My Favorite Sports Team-: Patriots and Bruins
My Favorite Store: Target

Ms. Zeyla is an enthusiastic Preschool Teacher at Primrose School of Exeter who has a true passion for helping children learn, grow, and discover the world around them. Coming from a large family, she has always enjoyed spending time with children and knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in early childhood education.

While in high school, Ms. Zeyla completed early childhood education coursework that strengthened her knowledge of child development and confirmed her love for working with young learners. She also gained valuable experience as a summer camp counselor, where she planned engaging activities, led group games, and helped create memorable experiences for children.

Known for her positive attitude, caring heart, and energetic spirit, Ms. Zeyla creates a classroom where children feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn each day. She enjoys building meaningful relationships with her students and believes every child deserves to feel valued and celebrated.

Ms. Zeyla’s dedication to providing exceptional experiences for children and families earned her Primrose School of Exeter’s Principle of Service Award: Delivering the WOW! This recognition reflects her commitment to going above and beyond to create joyful moments and meaningful connections within our school community.

Ms. Zeyla looks forward to partnering with families and helping every child build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Mary is a kind, creative, and dedicated preschool teacher who brings warmth and enthusiasm into her classroom each day. A proud recent graduate of the University of New Hampshire—Go Wildcats!—Mary combines her strong academic background in Human Development and Family Studies with hands-on classroom experience to create meaningful and engaging learning experiences for young children.

Mary has a strong understanding of child development and classroom management, supported by her coursework, internships, and direct teaching experience. She is passionate about fostering a positive and dynamic learning environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to explore new ideas. Her approach blends structure with creativity, using art, music, and hands-on activities to encourage curiosity and confidence.

Throughout her experience as a Child Development Intern at CSDC in Durham and as an Assistant Teacher at Ste. Marie’s Childcare Center, Mary has worked closely with children of various ages, supporting lesson planning, behavior guidance, and developmental milestone tracking. She has also built strong relationships with families through open communication and consistent support of each child’s individual needs.

Mary’s background as a private nanny further strengthened her ability to adapt to different learning styles and create nurturing environments tailored to each child. She is also committed to maintaining safe, organized, and engaging classrooms that help children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of New Hampshire, along with certifications in CPR, First Aid, and NH DHHS Child Care Licensing.

Ms. Bell is a caring and dedicated member of our preschool team at Primrose School of Exeter. She brings a strong background in supporting young children’s social, emotional, and academic growth, along with a calm and encouraging presence in the classroom. We are excited to have her as part of our team.

Ms. Bell has experience working with children in both educational and behavioral support settings. Most recently, she worked as a Behavioral Health Professional and Education Technician III at Kittery Kids Academy with Connections for Kids, where she supported children with individualized education plans, helped teach social-emotional skills, and used positive behavior strategies to create a safe and supportive learning environment. She also worked at LearningWorks in Portland, where she led classroom activities, supported lesson planning, and helped students stay engaged and successful in their learning.

She is passionate about building strong relationships with children and helping them grow in confidence and independence. Ms. Bell brings teamwork, patience, and enthusiasm to her classroom each day and enjoys creating a positive environment where every child can learn and thrive.