Alyssa is excited to be part of the Academy School Kindergarten/First Grade Team! she has always had a passion for helping young minds and is so glad she get to do that and see the smiles on their faces when something clicks for them that was hard before or be someone they can come to with a problem. This is her 4th year at academy and loves it. She loves spending time with her family & friends outside of school, she is a huge animal lover and she loves working at her nursing job when shes not at school. I love helping those who have done so much in this community. She cant wait to see what this year holds.

Chelsea is thrilled to be part of the Academy School First Grade team! She graduated from Keene State College with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Sociology. Her passion for teaching young children has been the driving force of her career, and she is excited to embark on this learning adventure with your First Grader!

Her approach to teaching is all about creating a nurturing and engaging environment where every child feels valued and inspired. She loves to incorporate play, hands-on activities, and creative projects into the daily routine to make learning fun and meaningful.

Outside of the classroom, Chelsea enjoys downhill skiing, running, traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She is excited to partner with you in supporting your child’s educational journey. Together, you will create a positive, encouraging, and joyful atmosphere that will set the stage for a lifelong love of learning. If you ever have any questions or just want to chat about your child’s progress, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Chelsea!

Jen Oliver graduated from Westfield State University in 2007 with her Bachelors in Elementary Education. In 2014, she earned her Masters in Mathematics from UVM. She taught First Grade at Academy School from 2010-2018. Since the fall of 2018, she has been the First Grade Academic Support Teacher for all three first grade classrooms. Jen is passionate about sharing the magic of learning with her students and is thrilled to be starting her 17th year at Academy School! Outside of the classroom, Jen enjoys taking pictures, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Katelyn is a first grade para.

Kebrina is one of the classroom teachers on the First Grade Team. This is her second year in First Grade and it has become her favorite grade to teach! Kebrina is so excited to be a part of the Academy School community again, she looks forward to making connections with each student in the classroom as well as learning alongside her students.
Kebrina attended Keene State College where she received a BS in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Geography. She enjoys being a role in student's early learning and believes strongly in helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Kebrina grew up in the area and even attended Academy School for part of her elementary years! When she is not in the classroom she enjoys playing field hockey, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

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Sarah is a first grade para.