ABOUT
Executive Staff
Leanna Lorden
Director of Children’s Programs
Leanna has been working at White Birch Center since August 2010. Before that, Leanna graduated from Keene State College with a degree in Elementary Education and holds a NH K-8 teaching certificate. During her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors, shopping and DIY crafts.
Allison Palmer
Assistant Director of Children’s Programs
Allison grew up in Deering, NH and currently lives in Concord. She graduated from Franklin Pierce University in 2013 with a dual bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Social Work & Counseling. Before White Birch, she was a Pre-K teacher, Summer Camp Lead Teacher, and Afterschool Program Group Leader.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing soccer, spending time with her family, going for walks with her dog, and reading. Her favorite books are the Harry Potter series, which she has read at least 5 times through. Her favorite children’s book, and the first book she learned to read, is The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear by Don and Audrey Wood.
Ellen Noyes
Administrative Assistant