2022-2023 BETHLEHEM ELEMENTARY STAFF
*listed alphabetically by last name*
*listed alphabetically by last name*
Carole Bays
Paraprofessional cbays@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Bree Birt
Kindergarten Teacher bbirt@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I was born and raised in Lancaster, NH and lived there until 2009 when I moved to Vermont with my husband. We have a one year old daughter and an 11 year old yellow lab who loves to go on all kids of adventures with us. I went to school at Plymouth State University for Elementary Education and have taught at BES for 7 years. When I'm not at school with my school friends -- I enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing, camping, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends!
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Annalisa Blake
Kindergarten Teacher ablake@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Joanna Boisseau
6th Grade Teacher jboisseau@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I have had the pleasure of living, teaching, and raising my family in Bethlehem for the last 15 years. I believe deeply that we learn through experience and connection with the world around us. In addition to being an educator, I can be found in the mountains running, hiking, skiing, and biking with my family.
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Donna Brooks
Title 1 Math & Reading Recovery dbrooks@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Lisa Brown
Administrative Assistant lbrown@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Kristin Bruno
P.E. & Health Teacher kbruno@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I am the Health and PE Teacher here at Bethlehem Elementary School. I moved from Oregon to New Hampshire in 2009. Getting the chance to empower students with knowledge to make achievements in their personal fitness, athleticism, sportsmanship, personal health, and character traits is the most rewarding career for me. I love being involved in many facets of school culture that include the staff, community, and students. In my personal time, I enjoy outdoor activities of all seasons, gardening, spending time with my grandchildren, and many forms of physical activities.
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Jo-Ann Brusseau
Paraprofessional jbrusseau@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I was born and raised in Littleton, NH. I obtained my teaching degree in 1990 and have been teaching ever since! I have always lived in the White Mountains and enjoy being out in nature!
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Brooke Campbell
5th Grade Teacher bcampbell@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
June Carr
Paraprofessional jcarr@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Sara Cascadden
RtI Coordinator & Reading/Writing Specialist scascadden@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I have been teaching for 40 years and I still love it! I am currently the Reading Specialist at BES, but I have taught fifth grade, fourth, and spent most of my hears in second grade. I was born and grew up in Littleton, NH and would make the choice to settle in this area all over again. I remember the last question I was asked in my interview at Bethlehem Elementary School: Why should we hire you over another candidate? My response still holds true today: Because I care!
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Skye Champagne-Bissonnette
Paraprofessional scbissonnette@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Tina Clark
Paraprofessional tclark@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I am a dog mom to Olive! I come from a big family that I love. Being with friends and having fun is important, and I am living the best way I know how!
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Paige Cohen
Paraprofessional pcohen@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Allison Culver
Special Education Teacher & Coordinator aculver@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Kat Devlin
Art Teacher kdevlin@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I hail from the Green Mountain State but I am thrilled to be returning to the White Mountains after getting my BFA from Colby-Sawyer College in 2018. I picked up my MAT from Saint Michael's College at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and have been teaching up in the Vermont Isles for the past two years. I specialize in painting and digital art, but I am also an avid reader and baker. I am a cancer survivor, experienced in both sides of trauma and restorative practices, as well as a strong advocate for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility for all. I am thrilled to be joining the BES staff as the art teacher and look forward to another year of creativity and learning!
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Sage Gargano
Paraprofessional sgargano@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Erica Golden
2nd Grade Teacher egolden@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I grew up in Northern New Hampshire, and graduated from Profile. I have three children of my own, as well as two giant dogs. I have experience working with children of all ages. I coach recreational and team gymnastics at Evergreen Sports Center. I love spending time with my own children, doing arts and crafts, and decorating for the holidays!
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Christine Greenlaw
2nd Grade Teacher cgreenlaw@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I grew up in southern NH and attended Salve Regina University in Rhode Island where I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Special Education. I later received my masters in Experiential Learning and Development at Plymouth State. This is my tenth year teaching and my eighth year at BES! Outside of school, I love to spend time with my family!
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Sue Greenlaw
Principal sgreenlaw@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I was born and raised in Marblehead, MA. My family moved to Ashland, NH, in 1978 when my dad bought a hardware store. I attended Plymouth State College graduating in 1983, and my teaching career began. I have two children who attended BES! Travis is 28 and has a son named Wells with Christine Greenlaw, our 2nd grade teacher! My daughter Ashlea is 25 and is the school counselor at White Mountain School. Every day I feel lucky that I landed at BES in 1989!
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Janelle Hubbard
6th Grade Teacher jhubbard@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I teach 6th grade math and science at BES. This year will be my 7th year in the 6th grade and our outdoor adventures and exciting curriculum are my favorite part about teaching. I grew up in northern NH and have always enjoyed being outdoors and immersed in nature. When I'm not at school you can find me chasing around two very energetic toddlers who also love adventuring outside. Sharing my curiosity about the world around us with my own children and my students is what I enjoy most in life!
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Jen Ingerson
In-House Substitute Teacher & SWAN Director jingerson@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I grew up in Bethlehem and many of the locals would know me as (Champagne). I went to school at BES and Profile High School. I have three children whom also attended BES and Profile, seven Grandchildren, some of which have also gone to school at BES and Profile! I enjoy spending time with my family, riding mountain bikes, and love the Bethlehem trails! As a full time employee of BES, I love being a part of such an amazing community! Thank you for sharing your wonderful children with us!
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Nicole Kerstetter
Office Manager nkerstetter@bethlehem.k12.nh.us Hi! I am Nicole but all the kiddos call me Miss K! I was born in Puerto Rico, raised in CT, but have spent the last 19 years in Bethlehem, NH. I went to school at BES and graduated from Profile in 2011. I have been working within the SAU for the last 10 years and at BES for the last 8 years. Outside of school, I love to spend time with my family and friends. I LOVE to read, go for walks, and spend time by the water.
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Kathy Kohatsu
4th Grade Teacher kkohatsu@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I am originally from the suburbs of Boston and have been in Bethlehem for almost 20 years. I have spend the last 25 years educating youth in a variety of different settings, including Leadership Schools, Outdoor Ed programs, summer travel programs, The White Mountain School, and most recently Woodland Community School. Many 'locals' may know me as the former director of the Creative Edge Dance Studio where I taught and mentored hundreds of local/regional dancers of all ages. I have a BA in Economics/Education/Performing Arts from Colby College in Waterville, ME and a MFA from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.
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Matt Kristoff
3rd Grade Teacher mkristoff@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Barbara Kunz
Music Teacher & Band/Choir Teacher bkunz@bethlehem.k12.nh.us Hello! I am married with two daughters and two puppies! I am originally from a small down in South Dakota. I graduated from Iowa State University with a Music Education degree. I later continued my education at Plymouth State University with a certification in K-12 General Special Education. I currently live in Campton, NH but LOVE BES so much that the school and community are worth the drive!
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Rhienna Miscio
Preschool Teacher & SLA rhmiscio@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I am the Prekindergarten Teacher and the Speech Assistant. I live in Bethlehem with my two boys, my husband, and our black lab. I loved growing up in the White Mountains as it is a big playground for me since I enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, and camping. I enjoy being a teacher and seeing the student's enthusiasm for learning or discovering that they are brave when they try new things. Smile ALWAYS!
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Sean Monahan
Head Custodian & Facilities Manager smonahan@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Meagan Proulx
Paraprofessional mproulx@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I am a paraprofessional at BES. I enjoy working at the same school my two children go to. I grew up in this area, graduating from Lisbon Regional. My husband is a registered dietician and a great chef. We love cooking together but I mostly eat what he cooks! In my free time I will hike or visit with my family. I also work at the Freehouse on the weekends!
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Tammy Reardon
School Nurse treardon@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Debbie Reeves
Paraprofessional dreeves@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Tammy Sanborn
Guidance Counselor & Student Services Coordinator tsanborn@bethlehem.k12.nh.us Hi everyone! I am the School Counselor at BES. I was born in Massachusetts but grew up in Lancaster, NH. I love working with students at BES. I also enjoy spending time with my family and all my animals. We have four dogs, four ducks, and eight chickens. My family and I enjoy camping, riding motorcycles, and swimming. We also all enjoy working hard at our family-run restaurant in Lancaster, NH. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your community.
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Kim Senter
1st Grade Teacher ksenter@bethlehem.k12.nh.us Hi! My name is Mrs. Senter. I teach 1st grade! I have been teaching for 14 years, 13 of which have been here in NH and one year in CT. I grew up in Coventry, RI and come from a rather large family. My Dad had eleven brothers and sisters. My Mom and two older brothers still live in Rhode Island. I live with my husband, my dog, and two cats. I have two grown children of my own and enjoy spending as much time as possible with both of them and their families. I enjoy kayaking, gardening, and being outdoors as much as possible. I love nature and especially love the ocean! If you have visited my classroom you may have also noticed I Love Snoopy and anything Peanuts!!!
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Bryan Smith
Behavior Interventionist & SpEd Coordinator & Science Coordinator bsmith@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Abbie Vashaw
Special Education Teacher & Coordinator avashaw@bethlehem.k12.nh.us Hi! I'm Abbie and I am the Special Education Teacher/Preschool Coordinator at BES. This is my 11th year teaching at BES, and I actually went to school here! I am a Bethlehem native, though live in Whitefield now with my husband, two children, two dogs, and four chickens! In my free time, I enjoy spending time outside with my family, crafting & making art, and going on adventures. I am passionate about helping others and love kind humans! A fun fact about my family is that we were all born on a Monday!
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Brigette Walters
Paraprofessional bwalters@bethlehem.k12.nh.us I've been in education for 20+ years and have been a para, preschool teacher, assistant teacher, and my favorite, school librarian. I have lived in the North Country for over 27 years and currently reside in Whitefield with my husband and one of my sons. I have three sons aged 37, 27, and 24, a granddaughter who is 16 and a grandson who is 7. I also have a 16 year old chihuahua named Mooselaukee SkippyJon. I love to be with my family, spend time in and around water, make art, doodle, dance, and practice yoga. BES is the best school I have ever worked in and I hope to never leave!
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Terri Russell-Wilson
Paraprofessional twilson-russell@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Christine Young-Rineer
5th Grade Teacher cyoung@bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
NOT PICTURED
Crystal Gilman - Cafe Services Tina Miller - Cafe Services Jack Pare - Nighttime Custodian |
ADDITIONAL BES STAFF MEMBERS
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Nicole Fitzpatrick
Physical Therapist *
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Sheryl MacDonald
Speech Pathologist Hi! I am Sheryl MacDonald. I was born in Boston and raised outside of Boston. I went to Indiana University for my Bachelors Degree and UNH for my Masters. Much to the disappointment of the students, I do not own MacDonald's or have a farm. We do have a sugar house in Vermont and love making maple syrup. Our grandchildren enjoy exploring mini-golf courses with us. Chuckster's is one of our favorites. We like to cook, boat, and play games!
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Caitlin Nelson
Occupational Therapist *
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Emily Russell
School Psychologist I have been the School Psychologist for SAU 35 for 5 years. Prior to becoming a School Psychologist, I was a middle school teacher for 10 years. I live in Bethlehem with my husband and 2 children, both of whom attend (or attended) BES. I am grateful to work and live in such a wonderful community.
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