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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.
Ms. Suzanne Foder
Social Studies
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 the Drama Club.
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.
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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 hail from over 35 different towns in southern New Hampshire, comprising a very special collection of families who are interested in the education of the whole child.
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We offer an unmatched curriculum that not only promotes strong academic achievement, but also develops a sense of personal responsibility and the importance of public service.
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I look forward to all of the upcoming activities and programs ahead, and I am enlivened to continue to explore, promote, and preserve our Catholic identity and mission as our school community learns and grows together each day.
May your spirit be lifted,
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Christopher D. Smith, Principal
Our Faculty and Staff
Mrs. Michelle Smith
Pre-Kindergarten
Mrs. Smith has served in the Pre-Kindergarten at SJRS since 2009 and has also advised the SJRS Drama Club. She studied Education at Brookdale College.
Mrs. Tracy Young
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant
Miss Tracy has worked and volunteered at SJRS for over 13 years.
Miss Rachel Reekie
Kindergarten
Child Care Director
Miss Reekie received her BA in Psychology and BS in Elementary Education from KSC. She is NHDOE certified and serves as a coordinator of the SJRS Destination Imagination Program.
Mrs. Nicole Ouellette
First Grade
Mrs. Ouellette is in her first year as a full-time faculty member at SJRS. She previously was an Aide in the Kindergarten classroom, and is a certified paraprofessional (Paraeducator II).
Mrs. Stephanie Johnson
Second Grade
Mrs. Johnson joined the SJRS staff in 2020 from the Monadnock Waldorf School, where she had been for three years in their Early Childhood classrooms.
She holds a BA from Plymouth State University.
Ms. Justina McGuire
Third Grade
Ms. McGuire started her career at SJRS in 2006 as a third grade teacher, continuing until 2014. She then moved back to her home town of Torrington, CT, where she was a paraprofessional, building substitute, and math interventionist. She has also taught overseas as a sixth grade and high school English teacher in Sendai, Japan. Ms. McGuire holds a BS in Elementary Education with a minor in Clinical/Counseling Psychology. She is CT DOE certified.
Mrs. Bridget Lundin
4th Grade
Mrs. Lundin served as an elementary school teacher in the Keene School District for 16 years and joined the SJRS staff in 2020. She is NHDOE certified.
Mrs. Mary Grace Nelligan
Religion (K-Grade 5)
Mrs. Nelligan is in her fourth year at SJRS, previously working as an Aide in the First Grade classroom
Mrs. Katrina Daugherty
Art/Library
Elementary School
Mrs. Daugherty is in her second year at SJRS.
Ms. Ann Skidds
Elementary Reading Specialist
Miss Skidds is a graduate of SJRS. She holds a BA in Education from LIU and a MEd in Curriculum and Instruction from Keene State College. She is certified by the NHDOE, and has served as First Grade teacher and elementary Religion teacher most recently.
Madame Julia Dutton
Elementary School French
Madame Dutton has taught at SJRS for over 16 years. She holds an MA in French and is NHDOE certified.
Madame Emily Winterbottom
French
Middle School
Madame Winterbottom is a native French speaker from Rwanda. She holds a BA from George Mason University and is fluent in English, French, and Portuguese.
Señora Isabel Hernando Cabrera
Spanish
Middle School
Senora Cabrera joined the SJRS and OLMA faculties in 2022. She is a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English. She holds a BA in Elementary Education from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid, Spain.
Deacon
Kenneth Swymer
Religion
Middle School
Deacon Ken served on the SJRS faculty for several years and has rejoined in 2023 after a three-year hiatus. He serves as a deacon at the Parish of the Holy Spirit, and the Chaplain for the Fire Department and the County Jail.
Ms. Suzanne Foder
Social Studies/English
Middle School
Lead Teacher for the
Middle School/Specials
Ms. Foder has taught at SJRS since 2006. She holds a BA in History and a BS in Elementary Education from Keene State College. She is NHDOE certified. Ms. Foder also advises the Kiwanis Builders Club.
Mrs. Rebecca Bezio
Dean of Students
English/Literature
Middle School
Mrs. Bezio earned her BA from Keene State College in both English and Education. She also advises the Student Council, and is NHDOE certified.
Mrs. Wendy Petschik
Science
Middle School
Mrs. Petschik holds a BS in Zoology and Applied Computer Science from Keene State College. She has served as Accreditation Coordinator and Adjunct Professor for KSC.
Mrs. Bernadette Kuhn
Mathematics
Middle School
Mrs. Kuhn has taught high school mathematics for over 30 years. Prior to SJRS, she taught high school mathematics in the Monadnock Regional School District. She is NHDOE certified.
Miss Ali Wilson
Mathematics
Middle School
Athletics Coordinator
Elementary Physical Education
Miss Wilson is a graduate of SJRS, and received her BA in Psychology from Keene State College. She is NHDOE certified.
Mrs. Megan Amundson
Director of Admissions
Literature/English
Middle School
Mrs. Amundson holds a BA from California State University and an MA from San Jose State University. Prior to SJRS, she taught at St. Patrick's School in Jaffrey.
Mr. Robert Thies
Elementary Music
Grades 4-8 Band
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. Cathy Hart
Physical Education
Mrs. Hart joined the staff in 2020 and holds a BS 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. Mrs. Hart serves as a member of the SJRS/OLMA Catholic Identify Formation Team.
Miss Molly Fletcher
Art
Ms. Fletcher holds a BFA from Keene State College in 2007 and an MFA from the University of Delaware in 2010. In addition to teaching at SJRS and Mercy Academy, she serves currently as a KSC adjunct professor in painting, design and drawing as well as director of Keene's Art Walk.
Mrs. Danielle Heeran
Middle School Chorus
Mrs. Heeran is a 2007 KSC graduate with a degree in Music Education. Over the past 13 years, she has taught chorus, a cappella choir, voice, piano, music theory, musical theatre, and music composition throughout the region at all grade levels.
Mrs. Danielle Sanderson
Special Education Case Manager
Mrs. Sanderson holds a BA in Elementary and Special Education from Keene State College and M.Ed. from Plymouth State. She has worked as a reading specialist for over 19 years. She is NHDOE certified and joined the SJRS staff in 2022.
Mr. Troy Chaput
School Nurse
Mr. Chaput has been a nurse for 12 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. Troy serves as a co-chair of the SJRS/OLMA Advisory Board.
Mr. Christopher Smith
Principal
Mr. Smith has served at SJRS since 2008. He holds a BA in English and Philosophy from Rutgers University and an MA from Hofstra University in English Literature and Writing. He is NHDOE certified.
Mrs. Katie Pratt
Executive Assistant
Tuition and Financial Aid Manager
Kate has worked at SJRS for 14 years. She is also a Licensed Nursing Assistant.
Ms. Liberty Ebright
Dean of Students
Our Lady of Mercy Academy
Liberty holds a Master's degree in Social Work and is NHDOE certified, serving both SJRS and Mercy Academy.
Mr. Anthony Toscano
Project Manager
Mr. Toscano holds a BS from the University of Pittsburgh and oversees operations and finances for SJRS and OLMA. He is co-founder of OLMA, and serves as a faculty member there, teaching Mercy Project, Social Studies and Religion.
Mrs. Jennifer Marshall
Director of Advancement
Mrs. Marshall is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a BA in Economics. She manages fundraising, marketing and communications for both SJRS and OLMA.
Father Alan Tremblay
Pastor
Father Alan is currently Pastor of the Parish of the Holy Spirit in the Diocese of Manchester. He also serves on the Advisory Board for SJRS and OLMA, and initiated the Catholic Identity Formation Team for the schools.
Mrs. Ashley Brown
Office Assistant
Mrs. Brown is in her third year at SJRS and assists in the Main Office.
