Meet Our Team

Mrs. Cahren Morris has been serving as Director at Cross of Glory Nursery School since November 2021. Mrs. Morris lives in Old Bridge, NJ with her husband Eddie, and their two sons Aaron and Eli. She's a proud parent of both children being graduates of Cross of Glory Nursery School.

Mrs. Morris holds a Bachelor's Degree. She's a member of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church and has been a valued member of our staff since 2013, also currently serving as our Church Secretary and previously serving as our Nursery School Secretary.

In her spare time, Mrs. Morris enjoys supporting her sons as a Band Parent in the Old Bridge High School Marching Knights Band as well as volunteering to serve those need at the JBJ Soul Kitchen in Red Bank, NJ.

Mrs. Brittany Bramley serves as our Head Teacher and Pre-K Teacher. She has been a valued member of our staff since 2022.

Mrs. Alexa Marchese serves as our 3 Year Old Teacher. Mrs. Marchese lives in Aberdeen, NJ with her husband, Joseph, and their two daughters, Alessandra and Lia. Alessandra is a graduate of Cross of Glory Nursery School, and Lia is excited to attend in the future.

Mrs. Marchese earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood Education (Grades 1–6) from St. John’s University and her Master’s Degree in Special Education (Grades 1–6), along with an extension in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2), from Touro College.

She spent seven years teaching 2nd and 3rd grade with the New York City Department of Education before joining Cross of Glory Nursery School. Since September 2024, Mrs. Marchese has served as the lead teacher in the 3 Year Old Class, where she brings her passion for early childhood education and her dedication to fostering a nurturing, engaging learning environment.

Mrs. Jeanette Malave Pitre serves as our 3 Year Old Assistant Teacher. She has been serving as an Assistant Teacher at Cross of Glory Nursery School since September 2025. A valued member of our teaching team, Mrs. Pitre is sensitive to the needs of young children and skilled at implementing curricula.

Mrs. Melissa Gonzalez serves as our 2 ½ Year Old Teacher. She's a member of Cross of Glory Lutheran Church has been a valued member of our Nursery School staff since 2021. Mrs. Gonzalez is also a proud parent of 2 children who attended Cross of Glory Nursery School.

Ms. Elyssa Fontana serves as our 2 ½ Year Old Assistant Teacher. She has been a valued member of our staff since 2025.