About
Our Mission
The mission of Bradford Teen Center, Inc. is to provide a safe, enjoyable environment where teenage youth are heard, encouraged, and empowered.
Our Story
The Bradford Teen Center was formed in 2018, by Patrick Peters. Patrick has always been passionate about supporting youth in the community, and when he heard that the existing teen center was closing, he took on the task of starting another center for the youth in Bradford and the surrounding communities. The father of a teenage son himself, Patrick recognized the need for a safe place for teens to go. In October of 2018, a board of directors was formed and The Bradford Teen Center was born.
Two local teens named the center and designed the logo. TJ Adams suggested the center be named "The Hub" because it would be a central place for teens to come together, and Caleb Peters designed the logo, representing youth coming together and being connected.
The Hub is located right on Main Street in Bradford, you can't miss us!
Who We Are
Emily Cummings, Executive Director
Emily lives in Bradford and brings to the position a strong background in human services, most recently as a substance abuse counselor. Her enthusiasm for working with young people is obvious to all who meet her.
"I’m really excited to take on this role as the director of The Hub," she said, "not only because I enjoy working with teens, but also for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community."
"I want the The Hub to be not only an entertaining and enjoyable space, but also a haven where all teens feel they can come be heard and be safe, no matter what is going on in their lives."
She loves to create, play games, read books, meditate, and laugh a lot. When she's not working, she likes to be home making jewelry or listening to books with her 2 cats Smeagol, and Nermal.
You can reach her at director.thehub@gmail.com
Hannah Morin, Part-Time Employee
Hannah brings several years of experience working with teens to the Bradford Teen Center and is thrilled to be at The Hub! Originally from New Hampshire, Hannah lived in the Midwest while earning her bachelor degrees and has now happily settled in Vermont. She loves building connections with youth and is passionate about fostering an environment where all teens feel comfortable and valued.
Hannah is joined by her medical alert service dog, Archie. Archie is a four year old golden retriever who loves working at The Hub with his human.
In her free time, Hannah loves to watch movies, crochet, and spend time in nature. In his free time, Archie loves to play fetch, go swimming, and eat french fries.
Board Members
Patrick Peters, President
Patrick has a passion for supporting and empowering youth in the community. He is the founder of the Bradford Teen Center, and served as its first director. He works as an instructional coach in the Barre, VT school district, and is working on his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, focusing on Curriculum and Instruction. You can reach him at boardbtchub.president@gmail.com
Kyle Limlaw, Vice President
Kyle is a special educator at Bradford Elementary School. She has been teaching for 28 years, both in VT and NH. Kyle moved to the area in 1977 from CT and lives in Corinth, VT with her husband and two children, one of whom has attended the Hub. She became interested in supporting the opportunities that the Bradford Teen Center provides to area youth, and joined the board in 2020.
Hope Panaggio, Secretary
Hope is originally from North Haverhill, NH and was a teacher at Bradford Elementary School for 2 years. She is now the 4th grade teacher in an all inclusive classroom at Lowell Community Charter Public School in Lowell, Massachusetts. She is also the after school STEM Teacher and a Girls On The Run Coach for the Greater Boston Area. Hope loves all things sports and arts and crafts and working with students of all ages. Although she now lives in Billerica, MA, she absolutely loves continuing to be a part of the Bradford Community and serving on the Bradford Teen Center Board!
Bridget Peters, Publicity Coordinator
Bridget is mom to two boys, and works in Human Resources for the Hanover & Norwich School Districts. She enjoys gardening, canning, and hiking, and is a member of the North Country Chorus. She is passionate about providing opportunities and support for vulnerable and marginalized teens, and loves sharing her excitement about the Bradford Teen Center with community members and donors through her work in the role of Publicity Coordinator. You can reach her at publicity.bradfordteencenter@gmail.com
Karen Gravlin Treasurer
Karen is the director of the ABLE Library, Vermont's Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. She has been a public librarian for over 10 years. She moved to Bradford with her husband and two children in 2021 and became interested in supporting the Bradford Teen Center after her son attended the Hub. She believes in the power of "third places," where community members gather to connect, and believes it is especially important for teens to have a space where they feel welcome and supported. Karen enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Lori Bean-McIntire
Lori is a social worker who has lived most of her life in the Bradford community. She has worked in either schools or community mental health since her graduation from University of southern Illinois in 1995. Lori and her husband have two sets of twins, all adults now. She is passionate about community mental health, as well as working with children of all ages, and she is excited to help the Hub continue to flourish! Lori enjoys spending time with her adult children, being outside, gardening, and swimming.