Greetings! My name is Laura Callachan, and I joined the Bristol FRC in 2025 as the Program Director and West Bristol Site Coordinator.

I am deeply passionate about education equity, and before joining the Bristol FRC, I spent several years as a statewide community organizer, mobilizing parents, students, school staff, and community leaders to advocate for increased educational resources across Connecticut. I'm excited to bring that passion for strengthening families and communities to the Bristol FRCs, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the incredible work happening at the FRC!

On a personal note, when I'm not working, I enjoy hiking, painting, and spending time with my husband, our amazing toddler, and the world's best cats, Pluto and Luna.

Hi I'm Hilary! I am the Parent Educator for West Bristol School. I have been with the FRC since March 2004, and I have loved every moment of it!

Here is a little about me personally. I have lived in Bristol for 42 years. I was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I have been married for 25 years, and have 3 grown children and one grand daughter. I also have two dogs. My hobbies include, reading, hiking, and going to concerts. I hoped that helped you to learn a little about me. I can’t wait to learn, and connect with you and your family!

Greetings everyone! My name is Tiana Brown, and I am West Bristol FRC's Child & Family Advocate. I have a background in Human Services, and work as a substitute teacher in Watertown and a medical reconciliation technician at St. Mary's Hospital. I have 2 daughters. One is a 5th grader at West Bristol, the other is 20. I love being outdoors, walking, hiking, jump roping (I'm very competitive!), and spending time with my loved ones. I enjoy working with children and their families. I am very excited about what the future has in store! 

Hi everyone! My name is Taylor Barnett and I am the MSW Intern at West Bristol Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year! I graduated from the University of Rhode Island in May of 2026 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Human Development and Family Sciences. I am currently a 1st year MSW student at the University of Connecticut! I am eager to apply the skills and knowledge I have learned to build positive relationships with the students. In my free time I like to stay active, do yoga, and spend time with my friends and family. I am looking forward to being at the FRC this school year! 

Hello families!  This is my 11th school year in the Greene-Hills FRC.  I started my career as a certified teacher after graduating from UCONN, and went back to school 10 years ago to earn a second degree in Counseling Psychology.  I've been a parent educator and child development coach for the past 22 years, and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for 7 years.  I truly enjoy helping families learn new strategies to reduce stress, improve communication within their family, and overall, just feel supported and heard.  

In my personal life, I am a parent of 3 adult children, along with 2 dogs and a guinea pig.  I also enjoy practicing martial arts, reading, and cooking.

Hello Families! My name is Normaris Ramirez (Normy). I’m the Parent Educator at Greene Hills School. I’m originally from Puerto Rico, and I've resided with my family in Bristol for almost 10 years. My husband and I have two beautiful children, Evan is 12 years old and Lana is 8. They are great students of 7th grade and 3rd grade at West Bristol School. I really enjoy going to the beach with them.

I studied Elementary Education and have more than 10 years of experience working with children. I’m a passionate advocate for nurturing young minds. I'm so excited to continue sharing my knowledge and expertise to support and enrich the lives of children and their parents.

Hi, my name is Drew Bermudez and I am the student intern for Greene-Hills School this year. I am a BSW student, studying at Southern Connecticut State University. I am interested in working in youth mental health treatment. I am excited to serve the children and families apart of the Bristol school system. In my free time I enjoy playing video games and spending time with my friends and siblings.