Administrative Team 

Marc McMurphy grew up in Keene, NH and lived in Cincinnati, Ohio for 10 years after college. He now lives in Henniker with his wife Michelle, a Reading Specialist at Henniker Community School. They have three grown children. Marc began working at White Birch Center in 2013 as the Executive Director. Prior to that he was on the board. He has a background in management and marketing in the private sector. Marc’s first experience in Early Childhood Education was in 2011 when he joined the board at WBC. Since then, he has attended numerous conferences and classes and is very familiar with the business and finances of Child Care. Marc loves watching, playing, and learning about golf. He is also an avid nonfiction reader. His favorite thing about working at White Birch is the satisfaction of making complex organization a cornerstone of the community and a rewarding place to work.

Leanna Lorden was born and raised in NH. She currently lives in Salisbury with her husband, son, and Husky pup. Since beginning at White Birch in 2010, she has had several positions within the classrooms and in management. She also has over 15 years of experience in early and elementary education. When Leanna is not at White Birch, she loves to color, be outdoors, and listen to podcasts.

Leanna is thankful that she landed a job at White Birch, amid searching for what she thought was her dream job at the time. Yet, here she is today, working alongside an amazing team, helping to shape the future of our youngest learners, and working a job that she can genuinely say she loves and enjoys coming to each day.

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Allison Saltmarsh grew up in Deering, NH and currently lives in Concord with her husband, David, daughter, Ruby, and their dogs Maisie and Ralph.  In 2016, she joined White Birch Center as the Extended Education Site Supervisor and half-day Kindergarten teacher, eventually advancing to the role of Child Care Programs Director. With 15 years of experience in education, her expertise spans from preschool to school-age children.

Some of her favorite activities include reading, baking, and spending quality time with her family through hiking, beach outings, or leisurely walks with their dogs. Allison finds immense joy in working with children, appreciating their authenticity and sense of humor.

Jessica Lavolpicelo joined White Birch Center in June of 2023 and lives next to Mt Kearsarge with her dog, cat, and pet bunny. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business & Hospitality Management with a concentration in Personal Nutrition. She has also worked in the Culinary Arts for 30 years in addition to the 15 years she spent in the Healthcare Industry. Jess has always had a passion for cooking and tries her best to introduce health-conscious meals to the many people she serves.

When Jess isn’t at White Birch or spending time with friends or family, she loves to be immersed in the natural world around her. Whether it’s hiking the mountain she lives adjacent to, or kayaking the many beautiful lakes NH has to offer, you can often find Jess outside.

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Bio coming soon!