For Immediate Release

Contact: Jennifer Wheet, 942-5531

August 28, 2007

COE-BROWN NORTHWOOD ACADEMY NEW FACULTY

NORTHWOOD—Coe-Brown Academy is pleased to introduce the newest members to its faculty and staff.

Laurie Foster, RN, is the new school nurse. A graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College and the University of Vermont, in addition to nursing duties she will teach health classes and participate in freshmen orientation classes.

Carol Gephart will be teaching classes in both the math and science departments at Coe-Brown. With two master’s degrees, this graduate of Hope College, Michigan State University and the University of New Hampshire brings to CBNA 19 years of combined teaching and coaching experience.

Amanda Hodgdon, a graduate of Coe-Brown, is also a recent graduate from the University of New Hampshire. She has been working in various schools for the past four years, and serves Coe-Brown as a substitute teacher as well as the director for Project Success, an after school academic aid program.

Chad McGann, a graduate of Coe-Brown, has attended Hesser College and has been working in education for the past three years. He is an in-class paraprofessional working in the Special Education department.

Maria Maness attended the Community College of the Air Force, University of Maryland and University of New Hampshire. In addition to teaching Spanish courses, she also serves as advisor to the International Club.

Beth Mennelle has served Coe-Brown in the past as a substitute teacher. A graduate of Alfred University, she is a full-time substitute this year.

Wendy Porter is the newest member of the guidance department. She is a graduate of both Plymouth State University and Lesley University.

Joe Vachon, a 15-year veteran of the computer industry, serves as Coe-Brown’s Technology Director. He attended Lyndon State College.

David Zink-Mailloux, a graduate of the University of New Hampshire, has been working in education for the past three years. He is an in-class paraprofessional working in the Special Education department, and will also serve as the head coach for CBNA’s spring track and field team.

 

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