Meet The Team

Director and 3s Teacher
Kirstyn Hutchinson
Mrs. Hutchinson is a Maryland Child Care Credentialed teacher. She has her Associate's degree from CCBC, 90 hour Early Childhood Certification from Howard CC, and School Age Certification from the Maryland Institute for Teachers. She has Director's Certification in Child Care Administration and has been a director for over 12 years. She enjoys working with children of all ages, and has been at RUMNS for 10 years.

4s Teacher
Lani Hoffmann
​Mrs. Hoffmann is a Maryland Childcare Credentialed teacher and has been working in our program for over 20 years. She holds her 90 hour Early Childhood Certification from Howard Community College and a Bachelors of Arts in History from American University. In addition to the nursery school, Mrs. Hoffmann's early childhood experience includes Sunday School teacher, Cub Scout den leader, Vacation Bible School volunteer and director, and substitute teacher in the public schools. She is proud to say that both of her children attended RUMNS.

2s Teacher
Nicole Brennan
Mrs. Brennan is a Maryland Childcare Credentialed teacher and has been teaching at RUMNS since 2017. She is a graduate of Towson University with over 10 years of early childhood experience including her 90 hour certification in Early Childhood Education. When Mrs. Brennan isn't working she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children (one an alumni of RUMNS).

2s Assistant Teacher
Jennifer Mangum
Mrs. Mangum has been teaching the twos with Mrs. Brennan for 4 years. She is a graduate of Villa Julie College and holds a Bachelors degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. Mrs. Mangum has over 10 years of teaching experience in Preschool and Pre-K programs.

4s Aide
Samantha Davis
Mrs. Davis is our newest member in her 2nd year. Her love for working with children began as a teen volunteering at her church's Awana program. Since this, she has worked in various roles in childcare, receiving training at CCBC. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family (husband and 3 children), shopping, reading, and all things Marvel.

3s Aide
Anna Cook
Mrs. Cook is a preschool parent alum and has been teaching 2 years with us. She also works with our Summer Program and is working on her 90 hour certificate. Her husband, 3 kids, 2 dogs, cats, and chickens keep her busy! She loves working with children and her adventurous spirit leads us on many adventures!