Administration

I am a native Vermonter who grew up splitting my time between Burlington and the NEK. For 26 years I taught students literature analysis and writing as a high school English teacher. During this time, I wore many hats: coaching softball, baseball, and soccer, serving as the athletic director for five years, overseeing a number of student activities, while also serving as chair of our Local Standards Board for the AOE, teaching online for VTVLC, serving as English Dept. Chairperson, SAT Coordinator, and Interim Associate Principal.

I am enjoying my role as Assistant Principal at Spaulding. And I am excited about the work we are doing here. I am looking forward to using my years of experience in the classroom working with students and teachers and my knowledge and experience with extracurricular activities to support our school community.

In my time away from school, I enjoy playing golf, umpiring high school softball, watching any number of sports, as well as knitting and reading. My husband and I try to spend as much time as possible at our camp in the NEK with our Irish Setter, Gus, and with our adult daughter, an ATC in South Carolina.

I am originally from Connecticut and have lived in Vermont for 25 years. For the last 18 years, I have been a special educator. During this time, I enjoyed working with students and their families and collaborating with teachers and community partners. I was a part of the district and school leadership team, co-leader of the 9th-grade team, and advisor for NHS and Youth and Adults Transforming School Together.

I started my teaching career here in Barre as a special educator 20 years ago. I am very excited to be returning to Barre in a different role. Barre is an extraordinary place with great community pride and support; I am excited to work in such a tight community. I also look forward to working with students and staff to make Spaulding a place where all students have a voice and feel they belong.

When I am not at school, I am with my children. I love to be outside working in my garden, playing with my dogs Gladys ad Lola, and hiking. I am an avid skier, alpine and cross country, and I love to sno-shoe. You can also find me curled up reading.

Go Tide!