Carol is a Para for a third year at Academy School.
After retiring from teaching elementary school in California, she moved to Vermont. Carol missed teaching and working with children so she returned to the classroom as a Paraeducator.
Carol enjoys reading, travel, history, music, theatre and art. She has a teenage daughter.

Chris is a super fan of Academy School and 5th graders. She found her niche 15 years ago, and may never graduate from 5th grade. In her classroom she emphasizes the importance of community and relationship and uses this as the foundation for creating a safe learning environment where kids can take risks, make mistakes and learn.

Chris graduated from Stonehill College and earned her master’s degree from Sacred Heart University.

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. -African proverb

When Dan isn’t saving the world from nefarious evil-doers, swashbuckling on the high seas in search of sunken treasure, or rescuing kittens from trees, he is a mild-mannered 5th-grade teacher at Academy School. This is his eighth year of teaching and his fifth at Academy. Dan believes that flexibility, a positive mindset, and a good sense of humor are essential for success in (and out of) the classroom.

He graduated from Westfield State University in 2017 with a Bachelor's in Elementary education with a concentration in Elementary mathematics and an SEI endorsement. He is currently working on his Masters in Education, through the Vermont Mathematics Initiative.

Emily first came to our community as a volunteer when her own kids were attending Academy. She was so impressed by the supportive atmosphere and classroom energy, she began working here full time as a special education paraprofessional. After five years working with students in grades K-6, she joined the fifth grade team as their Academic Support Teacher and recently completed her master’s degree in special education. Emily brings warmth, enthusiasm, and a genuine care for student success to her work every day. When she isn't at school, Emily enjoys spending time with her family, walking in the woods, and curling up with a good book.

Laurie has worked at Academy schools for 26 years. She as worked in many grades but grade 5 is her favorite. She loves kids and plans to work here for many more years.

This is Michael's fifth year teaching at Academy School, but he has been connected to Academy for 19 years because all four of his children went here. Prior to Academy, Michael taught middle school English for 21 years in Brattleboro, Keene, New Hampshire, and Grants Pass, Oregon. Michael earned his undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire and his teaching certification from Southern Oregon University. He loves the challenges and successes of teaching at the elementary level, and is grateful to be a part of the Academy School community.