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After School
Who We Are
Larissa Darias
Larissa was born in Miami, Florida and raised by her lovely adopted family up in Pennsylvania. She moved to Vermont in 2015 where she attended Lyndon State College. She graduated with a degree in Visual Communications. She is attending CCV working towards her ECE degree and directors credential. Larissa has experience working with children as a lead preschool teacher in Pennsylvania, an infant teacher in the Mad River Valley and, most recently, a pod teacher and nanny for a group of families in the Valley. She loves snowboarding, mountain biking and all things art! You can find her seeking adventures with her husband, son and their three dogs.
Ruth Davis
Ruth is a born and raised Mainer who has lived in Vermont since 2023. Since moving here, she has enjoyed the hiking, camping, and outdoor enrichment this state has to offer. She just completed her Associates Degree in ECE at CCV in May 2026. Ruth has had 5 years of professional experience working with children, previously working as a pediatric CNA in Maine. In her free time she enjoys creating various DIY crafts and spending time outside as much as possible. She is looking forward to continue nurturing and building relationships with the wonderful children at NOW.
Piper Rogers
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Piper is a local graduate at Harwood Union High School, graduated class of 2025. She is an aspiring sports medicine professional, with a soft spot for pediatrics. She has a passion for working with children. In her free time she is babysitting, cleaning, and housesitting for local people to the Mad river valley. When she’s not working you can find her drawing or painting, she also enjoys listening to music, going on car rides, and hanging out with her friends and family. Piper is excited to be part of the NOW family.
