Nutfield Cooperative School is committed to providing quality, caring education for children. Christeen Murray, the Director of Nutfield, has assembled a top-notch staff of educators, with each member bringing her own unique abilities and experiences to the classroom. In addition, every teacher is CPR and First Aid Certified.
Current Staff
Christeen Murray
Director
Mrs. Murray has a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and a master’s degree in early intervention/early childhood education. Prior to becoming the Director of Nutfield, she directed a school for preschoolers and elementary student with severe special needs.
She is the mother of four teenagers and lives in Londonderry, New Hampshire with her dog and bearded dragon. She loves to travel, to go to the beach, and to attend the games and other activities of her children.
Mrs. Murray loves the bridge that Nutfield builds between home and school. She feels that it is an honor to be a part of your lives during the precious season of your family’s lives.
Sarah DeLong
Preschool Lead Teacher, Enrichment Coordinator
Mrs. DeLong is the preschool teacher at Nutfield. She has three children, two cats, and a dog. the beach is her favorite place, and she tries her best to spend most of her summer there.
Before working at Nutfield, all three of her children attended the school. She immediately fell in love with the community found here.
Mrs. DeLong passionately believes in play-based learning, with active engagement and sensory exploration. In her classroom, she will encourage independence, and help students develop kindness and a love for learning.
Andrea Soucy
Pre-K Lead Teacher, Mixed Age Class Lead Teacher
Mrs. Soucy teaches Pre-K at Nutfield. She loves watching the children in her class gain confidence and grow during their time at Nutfield.
Mrs. Soucy has three daughters, all of whom are Nutfield alumni and currently attend elementary school in Derry, NH. Her family is full of animal lovers. They have a dog, two cats, fish, ducks, and chickens. During the summer, they enjoy camping, swimming, and playing board games.
Jennifer Zenga
Preschool & Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Zenga works as a teaching assistant in both the preschool and Pre-K classes. She has a degree in occupational therapy, and worked in pediatrics for many years before transitioning to teaching at Nutfield. All three of her children are Nutfield alumni, and she always told the staff that if there was ever a teacher opening to think of her. She is so glad that they reached out when something was available.
Mrs. Zenga loves the Nutfield community and the play-based learning. She loves watching the children learn, grow, play, and explore in such a warm and nurturing environment.
Kelly Phelps
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Mrs. Phelps is a Pre-K assistant teacher. She loves seeing the joy and excitement of the student’s faces when they are learning something new. Being around Pre-K children makes her feel invigorated.
She lives in East Derry, with her husband. they have three children, and a dog. They love travelling, beach days, skiing, and going to sporting events.
2026 Classes
Preschool
Tuesday-Thursday; 9:00am-12:00pm
Pre-K
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 9:00am-12:00pm
Mixed Age Class (optional)
Wednesday; 9:00am-12:00pm
Afternoon Enrichment
Schedule Varies, offered most weeks on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Please contact teachers by phone at the school (603-434-2602) or by email.