Lower School
Dr. Carrie Abood, Lower School Principal
Since 2017
Ed.D. Learning Organizations and Strategic Change, Lipscomb University
M.Ed. Administration and Supervision, Lipscomb University
B.A. English Teaching, Lipscomb University
Ruth Brown, Kindergarten Teacher, Costa Rica Missions Trip Coordinator
Since 1992
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction , Gordon College
B.A. Elementary Education, Berkshire Christian College
B.A. Theology, Berkshire Christian College
ACSI-Professional Lifetime Certification; State Of NH Elementary Education (K-8), Experienced Educator
Karen Coppinger, Lower School Mosaic Teacher
Since 2019
B.S. Learning Disabilities, General Special Education and Elementary Education, Language Arts, University of Maine at Farmington
Daphne Corso, Lower School Assistant Principal
Since 1993
M.Ed. Special Education, University of New Hampshire
B.S. Elementary Education, Gordon College
Holly Decker, Preschool Teacher, Aide
Since 2017
M.Ed. Education, Lesley University
B.A. Nursery – Kindergarten Education, University of Connecticut
NH Early Childhood Professional Development System – Early Childhood Master Teacher Credential Level 3, ACSI Elementary Teacher – Professional Lifetime, ASCI Early Education Teacher – Professional
Alicia DiTommaso, Second Grade Teacher, Basketball Coach, Kaleidoscope Instructor, ACSI Workshop instructor
Since 1998
B.S. Special Education & Elementary Education, Psychology, Keene State College
NH certification, ACSI certification
Deborah Drew, Preschool Aide, Preschool Aftercare, Preschool PE teacher
Since 2000
B.S. Physical Education, University of Massachusetts
Kaitlyn Eastman, Fourth Grade Teacher, Kaleidoscope Instructor, Summer Camp Administrator
Since 2016
B.S. Elementary Education (K-8), Concentration in English, University of Maine at Farmington
NH certifications
Robin Field, Lower School Aide, Before Care
Since 2018
A.A. Office Technology, McIntosh College
Monica Gagne, Kaleidoscope Staff – Aftercare & Summer Preschool Program
Since 2016
A.A. Accounting , Great Bay Community College
Jordan Heckelmann, 8th Grade Teacher, Before Care
Since 2016
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction, History, Gordon College
B.A. History, Sports Studies, Gordon College
5-12 History Teaching License, S.E.I. Endorsement
Georgina Henker, Assistant Librarian, Lower School
Since 2019
M.A. English, University of Louisville
B.A. English, Creative Writing, Bible, Cedarville University
ACSI
Rebecca James, Kindergarten teacher, Orton Gillingham tutor
Since 2010
M.A. Curriculum instruction with concentration on reading, Gordon College
B.S. Elementary Education, Spanish, Gordon College
Maine Elementary Education K-8 Certification, Orton Gillingham certification
Shanna Ketchum, 4th Grade Teacher
Since 2014
B.S. Elementary Education, Psychology, Keene State College
K-8 Certified Teacher
Kiok Lian (Ken) Kwee Sturgis, STEM Education Coordinator, Teacher Aide
Since 2014
M.Sc. Food Technology, University of New South Wales
Medical Doctor, School of Medicine, Atma Jaya University
B.Sc. in Medicine, School of Medicine, Atma Jaya University,
Mary Lenz, Second Grade Teacher
Since 1999
M.Ed. Education, Gordon College
B.S. Kindergarten-Primary Education, University of So Maine
ACSI
Esther Littlefield, Junior High Spanish Teacher
Since 2017
M.Ed. Education, Lesley University
BS in Advertising, Sociology concentration, University of Florida
Marcia Lund, 3rd Grade Teacher
Since 2011
M.Ed. Elementary education, UNL
B.S. Elementary Education, Ball State
Kindergarten “endorsement”, K-6 license IN (exp), NH license, ACSI certified
Jennifer Maley, Resource Teacher
Since 2017
M.A. Reading, Regis College/Mass. General Institute of Health Professions
B.A. American Studies, Merrimack College
Leveled Literacy Intervention, Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
Massachusetts Educator License: Elementary Education (1-6)
Massachusetts Educator License: Reading (All Levels K-12)
New Hampshire Educator License: Elementary Education
Catherine McCook, 7th Grade Teacher, Junior High Tennis, Kaleidoscope Aftercare, Homework Club
Since 2019
B.S. Middle Level Education Math/English
Pennsylvania Certificate-All Subjects 4-6 Math and English 7/8, New Hampshire-Math and English grades 5-8
Sue McKenney, Lower School Administrative Assistant
Since 2013
Abigail Monahan, Health and Physical Education Teacher
Since 2009
B.S. Health and Physical Education, Bible, Cairn University
Safe and Sound Protocol Therapy
Briana Murray, 5th Grade Teacher
Since 2015
B.A. Elementary Education, English, Pensacola Christian College
Massachusetts State Certification, ACSI
Rebecca Nelson, Mosaic Team, 8th grade Math
Since 2019
M.Ed. Education, William Woods University
B.S. Equine Science, Business Administration, William Woods University
Intern License (Alt 5) NH DOE
Stephanie Osborne, Faculty Member
Since 2019
B.A. Biology, Hanover College
NH Certification 7-12 Life Sciences
Ingrid Lynn Phoenix, 3rd grade teacher
Since 2012
B.S. English, Elementary education, Gordon College
ACSI Certification
Lydia Phoenix, 6th Grade Teacher, Study Club Tutor
Since 2019
B.A. Elementary Education, Wheaton College
ASCI certification
Diane Pineo, Preschool aide
Since 1993
Penn Foster Child Development associate diploma
Amy Ponchak, Preschool Aide
Since 2015
Emily Reny, 1st Grade Teacher
Since 2015
M.Ed. Education, University of New Hampshire
B.A. English, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Studies, University of New Hampshire
ACSI, Elementary Education Certification
Juliana Scott, 7th grade teacher, Study Club Tutor
Since 2017
B.S. Elementary Education, English, Liberty University
Virginia Teaching License, ACSI Teaching License
Susan Stevens, Elementary Art and Elementary/JH Music, Private music teacher
Since 2010
BFA Weaving and Textiles, University of Michigan
ACSI, Suzuki trained/certified for teaching violin
Carroll Stevens, Fine Arts Director, Music Teacher, Theatre Music Director, Private Music Lesson Teacher
Since 2010
Master of Music Education, Gordon College
B.M. Music Education – Vocal Emphasis. Music Theory and Music History, University of Michigan
Certified Piano Technician, NH, ACSI
Rachel Tolley, Lower School Librarian
Since 2005
B.S. Elementary Education & Spanish, Gordon College
MA Certification, NH Certification
Michelle Trainor, 6th Grade Teacher, Before Care
Since 2017
B.A. Elementary Education, Psychology, Wheaton College, MA
Tammy Treadwell, 8th Grade Teacher
Since 2003
M.Ed. Elementary Education, Franklin Pierce University
B.S. Behavioral Science, UNH
A.A. Accounting, Franklin Pierce University
ACSI, Middle School Math, K-8 Certified
Shannon Trueira, 1st Grade Teacher
Since 2016
B.S. Early Childhood Education, Prek-4, Psychology, Messiah College
ACSI
Harlee Tuttle, Preschool Director/Teacher
Since 2017
M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Plymouth State University
B.A. Early Childhood Education, Lasell College
ASCI Provision Director Certificate; NHECPDS Credentials in Master Teacher Level 2 and Early Childhood Master Professional Credential with Individual Mentor and Program Consultant Endorsements
Jennifer Will, JH Science Teacher
Since 2014
B.S. Elementary Education, History, Messiah College
NH K-8 Certification
Cheri Wilson, Computer Teacher, Veracross Support, Lower School IT
Since 2004
B.S. Family Studies: Child Development
Upper School
Abigail Allen, Upper School Teacher, Math Team, Freshman Class Advisor
Since 2019
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Grove City College
Peter Beal, Upper School English Department Head, Bible study leader, small group leader
Since 1999
M.A. Imaginative Literature, Harrison Middleton University
B.A. English, University of New Hampshire
B.A. Communication, University of New Hampshire
ACSI certified
Sandra Croft, Academic Support, International Student Adviser & Liaison
Since 2018
M.A. English Education, Montclair State University
B.A. English Education, Rowan University
Kim Cummings, Upper School Administrative Assistant
Since 2010
A.A. Office Administrative Technology, Bay State College
Joy Eisner, Spanish Teacher, Missions Club Co-Advisor, World Languages Department Head
Since 2017
B.S. Music Education, Gordon College
Diploma in Spanish Language, Christian Spanish Academy of Antigua, Guatemala
Stephen Foley, Dean of Men, Advisor: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Since 1996
M.A. English / Literature, University of New Hampshire
B.A. English / Literature, University of Mass / Lowell
CAGS courses at UNH
Raymond Gamble, Upper School History Department Head
Since 1996
Ph.D. European History: Britain, University of Massachusetts – Amherst
M.A. European History, University of Massachusetts – Amherst
B.S. National Security and Public Affairs, United States Military Academy
Jessica Graustein, Upper School Teacher, Medical Club Leader, Natural History Club Leader, Calligraphy Club Leader
Since 2019
M.S. Biological Sciences, Northern Illinois University
B.S. Biology, min. French, Wheaton College
Co-author: WATER WAYS (Folded Word, 2017)
Author: HOW TO WRITE AN EXCEPTIONAL THESIS OR DISSERTATION (Atlantic Publishing Group, 2014)
Paraeducator II Endorsement (NH)
Agnes Han, Upper School Teacher
Since 2018
M.Ed. Education/Instructional Systems, Penn State University
B.S. Political Science/Public Administration, National Taiwan University
TCSOL Certificate (Teaching Chinese as Second Language)
MA License Foreign Language Chinese 5-12
Tara Hatfield, Academic Planning Assistant
Since 2018
M.Ed. Elementary Education, Special Education Concentration, University of New Hampshire
B.A. Psychology, Bates College
NH Elementary Ed. Certification
Cyann Karnes, Student Activities Coordinator, Prom Committee Advisor
Since 2019
Charles Lawrence, Upper School Teacher
Since 2016
M.Ed. Education, Colgate University
B.S. Mathematics, Colgate University
New York State Permanent Certification
Moriah Mazzochi, Junior High and Upper School Art Teacher
Since 2019
Master of Music Arts Education, University of New Hampshire
B.A. Studio Art, University of New Hampshire
Art Teacher Certification
David Miller, Head Librarian, Eaglet Driver
Since 2018
M.S. Library Science, Western Kentucky University
B.S. Economics, History, University of Maine Farmington School Administration
NH :k-12 Librarian K-12 Principal ME: K-12 Librarian
Scott Sawyer, Director of Academic Planning and College Guidance
Since 2019
M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Concordia University
B.A. History, Political Science, Palm Beach Atlantic University
ACSI
Beverly Shevenell, Upper School Teacher, Science Club Advisor
Since 1994
M.S. Analytical Chemistry, UNH
B.S. Plant Science, UNH
ACSI lifetime, Chemistry Educator
Michael Shevenell, IT Director, Varsity Cross Country Coach, Winter Track Coach, Spring Track Coach, Student IT (Upper School & Lower School) Advisor
Since 1996
M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, UNH
BS Electrical & Systems Engineering, RPI
9 Patents Awarded
Rebekah Shoemaker, Upper School Teacher: Department Head, Quiz Club Coach, Class of 2021 Advisor, Wednesday Girls leader
Since 2017
B.A. Mathematics, Messiah College
New Hampshire State Certified
Katrina Veno, Music Teacher, Jazz Band Director, Private Lesson Instructor
Since 2014
M.A. Clarinet Performance, The Ohio State University
B.A. Music Education, University of New Hampshire
NH State Certification
Melissa Weisberg, Upper School Teacher, Assistant Theater Producer, Sketch Comedy Club Adviser
Since 2017
M.A. Government (Law and Public Policy), Regent University
B.S. American Government, Liberty University
ACSI Certification
Administration
Tristan Agasi, Enrollment Manager
2016
Lois Blatchley, Dean of Women, Ski Club coordinator
Since 2017
B.A. Urban Ministry Leadership, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Tricia Garton, Advancement & Alumni Coordinator, Primary Aide
Since 2007
B.A. Business Administration, Health Services Management, DeVry University
Joshua Gronblom, Facilities Manager
Since 2010
Stacey Hornbeck, Reception, Moms in Prayer & Swap Shop Volunteer
Since 2019
Jodi Karnes, Kaleidoscope Coordinator/Volunteer Coordinator, Coach
Since 2014
M.B.A. Business Administration, University of Phoenix
B.S. Family Studies, UNH
A.A. General Studies, NHTI
Veteran, United States Air Force
Andrew Kelsall, Custodian
Since 2012
Erin Kniphfer, Assistant Athletic Director, Coach
Since 2014
Connie Lawrence, Academic Dean, Mosaic Instructor
Since 1993
Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University
M.Ed. Integrated Studies, Education, Cambridge College
B.A. English and Elementary Education, French, Houghton College
Wilson Reading System Level 1 Instructor, National Distinguished Principal, Granite State Allan Graustein Award, NH Educator, NH Administrator, ACSI Educator, ACSI Principal
Sarah Leavitt, Chief Financial Officer
Since 1999
B.S. Business Administration, Barrington College
PHR, SHRM-CP
E Laura Lupinacci, Volunteer Coordinator/Admissions Assistant
Since 2008
M.B.A. Business Administration, Florida Institute of Technology
B.A. Business Administration, Marketing & Economic, Florida Institute of Technology
Andrea Miskimen, Receptionist, Yearbook
Since 2018
B.S. Architectural Design, Art, Norwich University
Bill Palmer, Custodian, Tennis Instructor
Since 2015
IT Certification, Advanced Manufacturing Certification
Nathan Paul, Digital Marketing Assistant
B.A. Communications, University of Southern Maine
Since 2019
Mike Runey, Head of School
Since 2019
M.A. History, Pennsylvania State University
M.A. Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College
B.S. History, Systems Engineering, The United States Military Academy (West Point)
Allison Russell, Bookkeeper
Since 2013
B.S. Accounting, Messiah College
CPA
Elaina Russo, Variable Tuition Officer
Since 2016
B.A. Communications, Speech and Rhetoric, Northeastern University
Kim Schmidt, Substitute Teacher Coordinator, Kaleidoscope Instructor
Since 2019
M.Ed. Elementary Education, UNH
B.S. Communication Disorders, Dance, UNH
Daniel Schmunk, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Since 2019
B.A. Music Education, Gordon College
Derek Summers, Athletic Director, Men’s varsity basketball coach, Women’s varsity soccer coach
Since 2009
B.S. Sports Management, Coaching, Cedarville University
Grace Thorsen, Theatre Director
Since 2009
B.F.A. Theatre Performance, Psychology , Southern Oregon University
Actor of the year award, IMTA Los Angeles, Best actor awards at film festivals, Professional stage actor
Shirley Tuten, Executive Assistant to Head of School
Since 2010
B.A. English, Mathematics, California Polytechnic State University
Gene Watson, Volunteer Security Coordinator, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach, FCA Huddle Leader and Junior High small group leader
Since 2004
Retired US Marine, Youth Pastor
Donna Wyman RN
Since 2008
ADN, University of New England
Licensed -Maine State Board of Nursing
Praisye Yeo, Enrollment Marketing Assistant
Since 2020
B.A. Communication Arts, Gordon College
Brianna Young, International Admissions Counselor
Since 2020
A.A. Great Bay Community College
