Janice Brisco, Grades 3-4

Time at Peacham School:  22 years
BS Elementary Ed. College of New Jersey
MA Ed Trinity College of Vermont
Passions and Interests:  early morning walking on the beach or the back roads of Vermont, gardening with perennials, friends and family--the simple things in life.
“Good teaching begins with respect and always considers the whole child.”

Rossana Burke, Administrative Assistant

Time at Peacham School:  2 years
Passions and Interests:  The Boston Red Sox, cooking, family.
“ We left Massachusetts for a community with more individualized education.  What I love about Peacham is the small size, the personal relationships with each student and each family.  The kids are very comfortable here.”

Dawnna Chase, Grades 5-6

Time at Peacham School:  2 years
BA Ed Johnson State College
Passions and Interests:  gardening, nature, travel, technology, getting kids excited about life.
“Fair is not equal!  It is really important that students get what they each need individually.  I go with student interest and build my program from there.”

Kathy Crum, Grades 1-2

Time at Peacham School:  14 years
BS Elementary Ed., E. Stroudsburg State College
Passions and Interests:  family, gardening, sewing, skiing, fishing and sugaring
“Peacham is a special place where teachers get to know children and their families really well.  The sense of community is very strong.”

Sarah Parker, PreK-Kindergarten

Time at Peacham School:   20 years
BA St. Lawrence University
MA Ed.  Wheelock College
Passions and Interests:  music, art, outdoor activities, travel:  Sarah is traveling with her daughter, to Hannah’s homeland China this summer.
“We nurture the individual growth of our preschoolers and kindergarteners through play and exploration, getting them off on the right foot and instilling in them a love of school.”

Nene Riley, Support Teacher for library, math and extension

BS Elementary Ed.  University of Vermont
MA Trinity College of Vermont
Time at Peacham School:  4 years
Passions and Interests:  gardening, biking, hiking, skiing and children’s literature
“Fueling student curiosity and passion for learning will feed them for a lifetime.”

Alice Ruffner, Food Service Manager

Time at Peacham School:  5 years
Culinary Newbury College
Member of Air National Guard
Interests:  family, crafts, camping, swimming, hiking and kayaking.  Alice is working on a Farm to Schools matching fund grant to bring more local foods into the lunch program.
“I enjoy working with the kids in the kitchen, knowing they are learning new things, and connecting cooking to learning about Early American history or fractions.”

Cheryl Stevenson, PreK-Kindergarten

Paraprofessional and Custodian
Time at Peacham School:  19 years
Working on Associates Degree through Community College of Vermont
Passions and Interests:  reading, gardening, travel and camping
“Every child is special.  Everything we do at Peacham School is for the well-being of our students.”

Diana Webster, Guidance

Time at Peacham School:  6 years
BS Plymouth State College
MA Guidance, Western State University
Passions and Interests: circle dancing, reading Rumi, Andrew Harvey and John Houston, travel, gardening and walking her labyrinth. Diana is finishing her first year in a One Spirit Interfaith Seminary Program.
“ I believe small school environments allow for emotionally healthier kids.  I am passionate about the environment at Peacham School.”