About Our Team
The Ark Learning Center family includes a diverse team of passionate educators who are committed to your child’s success.
Danielle Robison
President
The current President, Danielle Robison provides oversight for all projects, goals, and visionary aspects of the business. Danielle has been in the childcare field since 2002 and has been in various leadership roles since 2004. In 2023, Danielle graduated from Liberty University with her Doctorate in Educational Leadership specializing in ECE.
Having a passion for at-risk and foster children, Danielle believes that all children deserve a safe, loving environment to learn and grow. All children should be given the tools through nurture, nature, and love to enter Kindergarten at the same level as their peers.
As an adoptive mom, Danielle loves that her daughter is provided a quality environment to help assist in meeting her developmental milestones in a loving and gentle manner. As the President of The Ark Learning Center since 2019, she has expanded to three locations across NH and oversees 60 team members and is continually looking for ways to ensure that NH children have access to quality childcare and education.
Heather Cassavaugh
COO
The Chief Operations Officer since 202FAQ0, Heather Cassavaugh works collaboratively with each center’s Director, overseeing each of The Ark locations and their 60 team members. She assists in ensuring that each center reaches their goals and assists in projects such as credentialing and Granite Steps awards.
Heather has been in the ECE field since 1988, starting her career as an Assistant Teacher and moving into supervisory and leadership roles since 1995. She earned her Associate of Science degree in Child Care and Development in 1992, her Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2022, and is currently working towards her Masters Degree in Education specializing in Teacher Leadership.
Having a passion for children’s education and care, Heather believes each child deserves the opportunity to grow and develop in an environment that is loving, nurturing, and capable of providing the tools needed for children to become independent, lifelong learners.
Tracy Bonilla
Director of Londonderry
As the Director of The Ark Learning Center in Londonderry, Tracy Bonilla has been in the childcare field since 2000. Tracy has held various roles in childcare from Pre-K teacher, Preschool and Wrap around Kindergarten teacher, to Assistant Director and now Director.
Tracy graduated with an Associate Degree in Psychology and Human Services from Hesser College. She believes that all children are unique and loves to watch them grow to their fullest potential. Tracy loves to watch them learn and embrace what is going on around them.
Natasha Wilcoxson
Director of Tilton
As the current director of The Ark Learning Center in Tilton, Natasha Wilcoxson is committed to promoting the holistic development of children, building strong relationships with families, and maintaining the highest standards of quality in early childhood education.
Natasha has worked in childcare for over three years with a prior background in Human Services and case management. Having obtained her Associate Degree in Human Services in 2015 from Lakes Region Community College, she is currently enrolled at White Mountain Community College as she works towards her bachelor's in Early Childhood Education.
As a mother of two boys, she recognizes the impact The Ark has made on her and her family. Natasha strives to bring that same reassurance to all families and to build a strong community of families and teachers, who all work together to create a strong learning foundation for our children.
Kelsey Martin
Director of Hooksett
As the current director of The Ark Learning Center in Hooksett, Kelsey Martin has been in the childcare field since 2015. Kelsey has worked with all ages from infants to kindergarten. She has been in the role of Director since 2022.
Kelsey graduated with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Mount Wachusett Community College. Kelsey believes children need a strong foundation of love, acceptance, and encouragement to thrive and reach their full potential.
Kelsey loves helping children reach their milestones and creating a safe environment for them to learn, grow, and thrive. She believes working with children is the most rewarding career and loves watching children achieve greatness.
Bethany Rhodes
Billing Specialist
As the Business Administrator, Bethany Rhodes oversees all financial aspects of The Ark Learning Centers. She coordinates all billing plans, financial scholarships, center budgets, payroll, grant applications, and accounting practices.
Bethany has an Associate Degree in Office Systems and over 12 years of bookkeeping and office administration experience.
As a mother of five girls, Bethany is passionate about children receiving a quality education in a caring and nurturing environment.
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