Welcome to Saint Joseph Regional School
The Faculty at Saint Joseph Regional School
Mrs. Michelle Smith
Pre-Kindergarten
Mrs. Smith has served in the Pre-Kindergarten at Saint Joseph Regional School since 2009 and studied Education at Brookdale College. She also co-advises the Drama Club.
Miss Alexandra Wilson
Kindergarten
Miss Wilson began teaching at SJRS in 2017. She holds a B.S. in Elementary Education and a B.A. in Psychology from Keene State College. She is a SJRS alum and is NHDOE certified.

Mrs. Stephenie Konopka
First Grade
Mrs. Konopka has taught at SJRS since 2016. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from KSC with a concentration in Early Childhood Education.
Mrs. Cindy Hoye
Second Grade
Mrs. Hoye has worked at Saint Joseph's for 22 years, having served as Director of CHILD CARE and Pre-Kindergarten teacher.
She holds a B.A. in Sociology from Keene State College. Mrs. Hoye is certified NHDOE Early Childhood Education.
Deacon Ken Swymer
Religion
Middle School
Deacon Ken holds a Masters in Education.
Mr. John Rafail
Third Grade
Mr. Rafail received his B.A. in Elementary Education from Bethany College and is NHDOE certified K-8.
Mrs. Megan Amundson
Fourth Grade
Mrs. Amundson holds a B.A. from California State University and a M.A. from San Jose State University. She most recently taught at Saint Patrick school in Jaffrey, NH.
Mrs. Rebecca Bezio
English and Literature
Middle School
Mrs. Bezio earned her B. A. from Keene State College in both English and Education. Mrs. Bezio also advises the Student Council.
Mrs. Tania Coffin
Science
Middle School
Mrs. Coffin has been the science instructor at Saint Joseph Regional School since 2009.
She holds a B.S. in Geology from Dickinson College and a
Master's in Environmental Pollution Control (Hydrology) from Penn State University.
She NHDOE certified and is a licensed professional geologist.
Madame Emily Winterbottom
French
Middle School
Madame Winterbottom is a native French speaker from Rwanda. She holds a B.A. from George Mason University and is fluent in English, French, and Portuguese.
Mrs. Kristin Blais
Mathematics
Middle School
Mrs. Blais holds a B.A. from Brown University and an M.A.T. from Upper Valley Graduate School of Education. She is NHDOE certified.
Mr. Robert Thies
Music
Mr. Thies studied music composition and performance at The College of Marin in Marin County, CA, and at The College of The Canyons, in Los Angeles, CA, and is a classically trained trombonist. He has taught at SJRS since 2015.
Madame Julia Dutton
French
Elementary School
Madame Dutton has taught at SJRS for over 15 years. She holds a M.A. in French. She is NHDOE certified.
Miss Abbey Hoye
Childcare Director
Miss Hoye has worked in our Childcare Program for over 8 years and serves as an Aide in our Middle School.

Mrs. Amy LaGrenade
Office Assistant
Amy has worked at SJRS for several years and runs our Renweb program..
Mr. Brian Troy
Physical Education
Mr. Troy holds a Bachelor of Science from Rivier University and was named Division III Coach of the Year in 2017. 2018 will be his first year at SJRS.
Mrs. Bernadette Kuhn
Mathematics
Middle School
Mrs. Kuhn has taught high school mathematics for over 30 years. She is NHDOE certified.
Miss Molly Fletcher
Art
Ms. Fletcher holds a B.F.A. from Keene State University and an M.F.A. from the University of Delaware.
Ms. Ann Skidds
Reading / Religion Miss Skidds holds a B.A. in Education from LIU and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from KSC. She is certified NHDOE.
Mrs. Tracy Young
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant
Miss Tracy has worked and volunteered at SJRS for over 12 years.
Mrs. Liberty Ebright
Elementary Aide
Miss Liberty has worked as an aide in our Elementary school for several years and directs our soccer and chess programs.

Mr. Christopher Smith
Principal
Mr. Smith has served at Saint Joseph Regional School since 2008. Mr. Smith holds a B.A. in English and Philosophy from Rutgers University and a M.A. from Hofstra University in English Literature and Writing. He is NHDOE certified.

Mrs. Katie Pratt
Principal's Assistant
Miss Kate has worked at SJRS for almost 12 years. She is a Licensed Nursing Assistant.
Father Alan Tremblay
Pastor
Father Alan is currently Pastor of the Parish of the Holy Spirit and Dean of the Monadnock Deanery for the Diocese of Manchester.

Welcome to Saint Joseph Regional School

The students of Saint Joseph Regional School come from over 35 different towns and villages in Southern New Hampshire, comprising a very special collection of families who are interested in the education of the whole child.
We offer an unmatched curriculum that not only promotes strong academic achievement, but develops a sense of personal responsibility and the importance of public service. Saint Joseph Regional School has been consistently voted the best private school in the Monadnock Region.
I, for one, look forward to all of the upcoming activities and programs on the calendar ahead, and I am enlivened to continue to explore, promote, and preserve our Catholic identity and mission as we progress forward in this new year.
May your spirit be lifted,
Christopher D. Smith, Principal
Our Faculty and Staff
Mrs. Michelle Smith
Pre-Kindergarten
Mrs. Smith has served in the Pre-Kindergarten at Saint Joseph Regional School since 2009 and studied Education at Brookdale College. She also advises the Drama Club.
Mrs. Ashley Brown
Kindergarten Aide
Mrs. Brown is in her first year assisting in the Kindergarten room. She has four daughters currently attending SJRS.
Mrs. Tracy Young
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant
Miss Tracy has worked and volunteered at SJRS for over 12 years.

Mrs. Stephenie Konopka
First Grade
Mrs. Konopka has taught at SJRS since 2016. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from KSC with a concentration in Early Childhood Education and is certified by the NHDOE.
Miss Rachel Reekie
Kindergarten
Miss Reekie received her BA in Psychology and BS in Elementary Education from KSC. She is NHDOE certified and is a coordinator of our Destination Imagination Program.

Ms. Ann Skidds
Religion
Elementary School
Miss Skidds holds a B.A. in Education from LIU and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from KSC. She is certified NHDOE.
Madame Julia Dutton
French
Elementary School
Madame Dutton has taught at SJRS for over 15 years. She holds a M.A. in French. She is NHDOE certified.
Ms. Suzanne Foder
Religion
Middle School
Ms. Foder has taught at Saint Joseph's since 2006. She holds a B.A. in History and a B.S. in Elementary Education from Keene State College. She is NHDOE certified. Ms. Foder also advises the Kiwanis Builders Club and serves as the Lead Teacher for the Middle School.
Mr. Robert Thies
Music
Mr. Thies studied music composition and performance at The College of Marin in Marin County, CA, and at The College of The Canyons, in Los Angeles, CA, and is a classically trained trombonist. He has taught at SJRS since 2015.
Mrs. Sara Mann
Director of Student
Support Services/Library
Mrs. Mann holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from Notre Dame College. She joined the staff as a tutor and substitute teacher in 2016, and became school librarian in 2019.

Mr. Christopher Smith
Principal
Mr. Smith has served at Saint Joseph Regional School since 2008. He holds a B.A. in English and Philosophy from Rutgers University and a M.A. from Hofstra University in English Literature and Writing. He is NHDOE certified.
Anthony Toscano
Madame Emily Winterbottom
French
Middle School
Madame Winterbottom is a native French speaker from Rwanda. She holds a B.A. from George Mason University and is fluent in English, French, and Portuguese.
Mrs. Rebecca Bezio
English
6th and 7th Grade Literature
Middle School
Mrs. Bezio earned her B.A. from Keene State College in both English and Education. Mrs. Bezio also advises the Student Council. She is NHDOE certified
Mrs. Wendy Petschik
Science
Middle School
Mrs. Petschik holds a B.S. in Zoology and Applied Computer Science from KSC. She has served as Accreditation Coordinator and Adjunct Professor for Keene State College.
Mrs. Bridget Lundin
Mathematics, English
Middle School
Mrs. Lundin has served as a teacher in the Keene public schools for 16 years and joined the SJRS staff in 2020. She is NHDOE certified.
Mrs. Cathy Hart
Physical Education
Mrs. Hart joined the staff in 2020 and holds a B.S. in Physical Therapy from Russell Sage College, followed by working 17 years as a physical therapist. She has experience also as a fitness instructor with a strong interest in nutrition.
Miss Abbey Hoye
Childcare Director
Miss Hoye has worked with our Childcare Program for over nine years and has served as our 5th and 6th Grade math teacher.

Mrs. Katie Pratt
Main Office Manager
Miss Kate has worked at SJRS for almost 12 years. She is also a Licensed Nursing Assistant.
Jennifer Marshall
Miss Molly Fletcher
Art
Ms. Fletcher holds a B.F.A. from Keene State University and an M.F.A. from the University of Delaware.
Mr. Troy Chaput
Nurse
Mr. Chaput has been a nurse for 11 years, and currently works as an Applications Systems Analyst for Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health System and as a Staff Nurse at the Cheshire County Department of Corrections.

Ms. Liberty Ebright
Dean of Students
Liberty holds a Master's degree in Social Work and is NHDOE certified, serving both SJRS and Mercy Academy .
Father Alan Tremblay
Project Manager
Mr. Toscano holds a B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh and oversees all operations and finances for both SJRS and OLMA.
Director of Advancement
Mrs. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in Economics. She manages fundraising, marketing and communications for both SJRS and OLMA.
Pastor
Father Alan is currently Pastor of the Parish of the Holy Spirit and Dean of the Monadnock Deanery for the Diocese of Manchester.