Meet Our Team

Maegan Adams

Executive Director of Operations

My name is Maegan Adams, early childhood education has been my passion for as long as I can remember, I’ve been in the field for over 20 years and continue to expand my knowledge as much as I can. Throughout my career, I have worked in numerous positions that have taught me valuable lessons and have all been dedicated to the education and well-being of children aged from birth to eight. I’ve been a student, held various teaching positions, an early learning mentor and coach, an education and literacy coordinator, an assistant director, a program administrator, and a school readiness grant manager. My current role is an executive director of operations, and I continue to be an early learning coach and trainer for social-emotional learning, specifically the pyramid model. In each role I was faced with new and exciting challenges, I took the challenges and turned them into positive learning opportunities, all of which have helped define who I am as an educator and leader.

To give you some of my educational background, I received my bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut in Human Development and Family Studies with a focus on Early Care and Education in 2008, I then received my master’s degree in 2010 from the University of Bridgeport in Elementary Education which includes a Teaching Certification for Kindergarten to Grade 6. Other academic achievements consist of being a preschool to grade three leadership fellow which I obtained from the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education.

My philosophy is that early childhood education is the fundamental building block for learning and if nurtured appropriately, creates the foundation for success for years to come. It is important to recognize the various needs and strengths of educators, families, and children to help them all reach their full potential. I strive to support all individuals that I engage with to assist them in obtaining a high level of success and to foster their individual development.

Renee Dailey

Director

Renee Dailey is our Director at our Burlington Avenue location and has been part of Bristol Child Development Center since 2006. She has been in the early childhood field since 1990 and has over 25 years of Administrative experience. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies with a Child Study concentration, an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and has an National Administrator’s Credential.

Pam Testa

Director

Pam Testa is our Director at our West St. location and has been part of Bristol Child Development Center since 2015. She has been in the early childhood field since 1995 and has experience teaching preschool and school-age children. She has been in early childhood administration since 1996. She holds a bachelor degree in Psychology with a concentration on the child.

Jo Lopez-Lynch

Education Manager

Jo is the Education Manager at Bristol Child Development Center. Since joining the center in 2017, she has served in both teaching and administrative roles. Jo has been in the field of early childhood education since 2012, and brings a wealth of experience working with toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. She holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood and Special Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Child Studies and Youth Services, both from the University of Saint Joseph.

Jo is the proud recipient of the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Award, a finalist for Teacher of the Year, and has been recognized by the State of CT with the Farm to ECE Champion Award for her work in early childhood farming and nutrition education. In addition to her leadership role, she is the creative force behind the center’s “Little Chef” program, offering hands-on culinary and gardening experiences for our school community.

With a deep passion for child development, Jo supports teachers in delivering high-quality programming that nurtures each child’s growth and learning. She specializes in curriculum development, professional learning, and building strong, supportive partnerships with families and staff.

Kymrie Zaslow

Education Coordinator

Kymrie is the Education Coordinator at Bristol Child Development Center’s West ST location. Kymrie joined the center in 2023 as a toddler teacher and has since transitioned to the Education Coordinator role. Kymrie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from UCONN, School of Family Studies.