Meet Our Teachers
Ama Ahovi
Extended Day Teacher
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Question answerer and helper outer
Amy Pearson
1st Grade Teaching Associate
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Animal lover, avid painter, Taylor Swift enthusiast
Annabelle Mathieu
1st Grade Teaching Support
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Austin Aumell
Extended Day and Lunch Teacher
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Environmentalist, yogi, fan of soccer and music
Beau Casazza
5th Grade Teacher
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Urban hiker, baseball fan, dog lover
Beth Williams
2nd Grade Teacher
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Triathlete, mover and shaker
Bre Taylor
Librarian
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Music lover, rock collector, toe sock enthusiast
Brenda Schultz
Kindergarten Teacher
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Hiker, backpacker, kayaker, explorer of the outdoors
Britt Millay
Kindergarten Teaching Associate
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Christine Butcher
Science Specialist
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Adventurer, sailor, skier, maker
Deb Wepman
4th Grade Teaching Associate (long-term substitute)
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Derren Haskell
Sports Coordinator and Extended Day Teacher
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Coach, athlete, fan
Duffy Lord
Learning Specialist
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Dustin Stoddart
Coordinator for Advanced Learning
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Philosopher, resident cat artist, motorcycle tinkerer
Erika Speirs
Learning Specialist
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Mom, plant geek, food fanatic, illustrator, nap lover
Jill Corsi
1st Grade Teacher
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Mom and runner
Joey Tanaka
Digital Learning & Robotics Specialist
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Tinkerer, avid gamer, language learner
Julie Williams
Instructional Coach
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Mom of two, beachcomber, hiker, aspiring photographer
Katherine Feltner
4th Grade Teacher
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The Clash fan, Nutella connoisseur, mountaineering guide
Kim Fitzharris
Extended Day Teacher
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Painter, ceramic artist, nature enthusiast
Kimi Rosadini
3rd Grade Teaching Associate
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Nature & animal lover, traveler, hiker, farmer, any arts & crafts, podcast enthusiast
La Verne Chen
Music Specialist
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Cellist, Seward Park regular, and mom
Linda Arland
Kindergarten Teacher
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Avid reader, hiker, artist
Liz Karna (Huehnergarth)
Director of Learning Services
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Lover of water sports, Orangetheory, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, step stools, spaghetti
Madeleine Flournoy
4th Grade Teacher
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Traveler, dog mom, music lover, foodie
Maria Grade
Art Specialist
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Printmaker and designer
Marisa McFarland
Pre-kindergarten Teaching Associate
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Mother, runner, cyclist, reader, hiker
Matthew Lang
Creative Movement Specialist
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Theatre artist, movement enthusiast, woodsman, community organizer
Michelle Bolen
Learning Specialist
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Connoisseur of gummy bears, frozen yogurt, and all baked goods, Peloton fanatic, sunshine enthusiast, dog-lover
Molly Morgan
Learning Specialist
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Fan of all the hummus, caramel filled Werther originals, rock climber
Nelly Close
Director of Extended Day and Summer Programs
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Dog lover, snow surfer, mountain biker, cooking enthusiast, music fanatic, candle maker
Niamh O’Connell
3rd Grade Teacher
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Irishwoman and European traveler
Nicole Warner-Huang
2nd Grade Teacher
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Dessert lover, board game enthusiast, amateur runner
Raney Cumbow
5th Grade Teacher
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Movie aficionado and pursuer of many interests
Sam Williamson
Kindergarten Teaching Associate
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Hufflepuff and theatre lover
Samantha Fleming
2nd Grade Teaching Associate
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Writer and world traveler
Shannon Cruzen
Pre-kindergarten Teacher
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Mom, cellist, outdoor enthusiast
Shannon Yergan
1st Grade Teacher
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Kickballer and card collector
Shelby Brown
Pre-kindergarten Teacher
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Nature lover and world traveler
Stelios Andrew
4th Grade Teaching Associate
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Aspiring cook, sports and music fanatic
Tam Mercer
Learning Specialist
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Hiker, camper, kayaker, artist, and boot enthusiast
Tarren Sumler
5th Grade Teaching Associate
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Optimist, basketball coach, brother, son, sports fanatic
Thomas Cunningham
3rd Grade Teacher
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Dad and water sportsman
Tina La Plant
Drama Specialist
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Storyteller and artist
Vida Towne
Physical Education Specialist
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Cook, dog lover, and outdoor adventurer
Xiomara Romero
Spanish Specialist
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Cultural explorer, painter, chef