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About Us

Faculty & Staff

We are pleased to provide some basic information on our web site about our faculty and staff.

 

  
 

Grades & Special Subject

Claire Anacreon Small

Class 1 Teacher

Born: Norwalk, Connecticut
Education:  University of California, Columbia University, Sacred Heart University (Connecticut), Sunbridge College

Years at WSCC: 6 Years
Residence:  Falmouth

Interests: Handwork, Cooking, Gardening, Story Telling, Drama

Kim Allsup
Class 2 Teacher

Born:  Cranston, Rhode Island
Education: Rhode Island College; Brown University; Antioch New England
Years at WSCC: 14 years
Interests:  Writing, Gardening, Reading, Story Telling

Ted Curtin
Class 3 Teacher

Born:  Norwood, Massachusetts
Education:  Rhode Island School of Design, Antioch New England Graduate School

Years at WSCC:  10 Years

Residence:  Plymouth
Interests:  Woodworking, Photography, Music

 

Chris O'Gara
Class 4/5 Teacher

Born:  Ballaghadereen, County Mayo, Ireland
Education:  Rutgers University, Waldorf Institute at Adelphi University, M.Ed.

Years at WSCC:  17 Years
Residence:  Monument Beach
Interests:  Music, Cooking, Reading, Travel, Nature

David Gable
Class 6 & Music Teacher

Born:  Minneapolis, Minnesota
Education:  University of Michigan School of Music, Boston University School of Fine Arts, Antioch New England Graduate School

Years at WSCC:  23 Years

Residence:  Mashpee
Interests:  Music, Art, Organic Gardening, Reading

Caroline Hopewell
Class 7 & Handwork Teacher

Born:  Holyoke, Massachusetts
Education:  Simon's Rock College, University of Edinburgh (Scotland), University New Hampshire Graduate School, Sunbridge College

Years at WSCC:  6 Years

Residence:  East Falmouth
Interests:  Downhill & Cross-Country Skiing, All Fiber Arts (including Felting, Sewing, and Knitting)

 

John O'Meara
Class 8 & Latin Teacher

Born:  Holbrook, Massachusetts
Education:  Boston College, Bridgewater State College, Antioch New England Graduate School

Years at WSCC:  12 Years

Residence:  Bourne
Interests:  Rugby, Rotisserie Baseball, History

Joan Baugh
Games/Movement Teacher

Born: Andover, Massachusetts
Education:  Bridgewater State College, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, Spatial Dynamic Institute
Years at WSCC: 15 Years
Residence:  Falmouth
Interests:  Biking, Hiking, Skiing

Maxanne Most
Woodwork Teacher

Born:  Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Education:  University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Years at WSCC:  10 Years
Residence:  Sagamore Beach
Interests:  Sailing, Quilting, Camping, Canoeing, Horseback Riding

Janice Leary-Jones
Learning Support Teacher

Born:  Massachusetts
Education:  Bridgewater State College
Years at WSCC: 1
Residence: Bourne, MA
Interests: Gardening, Local Foods, Nutrition, Hiking, Music

David Buskey
French Teacher

Born:  Westfield, Massachusetts
Education:  University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Boston College, M.A.

Years at WSCC:  4 Years
Residence:  Sagamore Beach
Interests:  Travel, Music, Art, Cooking, Gardening, Everything French

 

Early Childhood

Nancy Garvey
Early Childhood Teacher

Born: Boston, Massachusetts
Education:  University of Rhode Island, Universtat von Hohenheim (Germany), Sunbridge College, M.Ed.

Years at WSCC: 13 Years
Residence:  Wareham

Interests: Gardening, Kayaking, Outdoor Activities, Cooking, Dyeing with Natural Materials

 

Lynda Johnson

Early Childhood Teacher

Born: Lowell, Massachusetts
Education:  Bridgewater University; Lifeways N.A.; Center of Anthroposophy; Sunbridge Institute

Years at WSCC: 3 Years
Residence:  Mashpee

Interests: Adventuring with family, everything out-of-doors, all things fiber 

Ruby Ackert-Herzig
Parent-Child Teacher

Born: San Mateo, California
Education: College of San Mateo, Oregon State University, University of Vermont, Center for Anthroposophy

Years at WSCC: 5 Years
Residence:  Falmouth

Interests: Contra  Dancing, Children's Literature, Travel

Beth Bullard
Early Childhood Assistant

Born: Falmouth, Massachusetts
Education: Cape Cod Community College, Massage Institute of New England

Years at WSCC: 6 Years
Residence:  Mashpee

Interests: Handwork, Reading, Hiking, Travel, Herb Gardening

Sarah Maio

Siesta Assistant

Born:  Rochester, Minnesota

Education:  University of Alaska (Anchorage)

Years at WSCC:  3 Year
Residence:  East Sandwich
Interests:  Traveling, Writing, Biking, Hiking, Skiing, Gardening

Elizabeth Parker

Early Childhood & After Care

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Education:  Antioch University; Bates College; Studio Art Center, International
Years at WSCC:  1 Years
Residence:  Brewster MA
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Cristan Vineis
Siesta Lead Teacher & Parent Educator
Born: 
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Education: University of Vermont; Alkion; and DONA Certification
Years at WSCC:  1
Residence:  Mashpee, MA
Interests:  Handworks, Gardening, Running, Hiking, Doula-ing and Raising Boys.

 

 

Serena d'Ippolito

Siesta Assistant/After Care

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Patty Roberge
Cooking Assistant

Born:  Boston, Massachusetts

Education:  College of Alameda, Alameda, CA, Laney College, Oakland, CA

Years at WSCC:  3 Years
Residence:  Onset, MA
Interests:  Breadbaking, Photography, David Sedaris Books, Steely Dan Music, Gardening

 

  After Care Staff

Deborah Conley
After Care

Born:  Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Education:  Pondville Hospital School of Nursing
Years at WSCC:  3 Years
Residence:  Falmouth
Interests: Family Time, Traveling, Reading, Puzzles

 

Administrative Staff

Gary Cannon
Administrator

Born:  Boston, MA
Education:  American College in Paris, Sunbridge College
Years at WSCC:  2 Years
Residence:  Falmouth
Interests:  Basketball, Juggling, Guitar, Spending time with my children.

Amy Galvam
Enrollment Director

Born:  Whittier, CA
Education:  California State U, Sacramento; Boston College
Years at WSCC:  2 Years
Residence:  Plymouth
Interests:  Children, Folk music, Reading, Crossword puzzles and Being in nature.

Sue Salvesen
Administrative Assistant

Born:  Chelsea, MA
Education:  Jacksonville University; University of New Hampshire; Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Years at WSCC: 1
Residence: Marion, MA
Interests: Yoga, Zumba and outdoor adventures with Cody.



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