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	Peter Alford - Peter has had a long career of teaching and administering in boarding and day schools before coming to Parker Academy and TAIS as a French, Personal Finance and Life Skills teacher and test prep tutor. Peter, his wife Jennifer and their Bichon Frise Moby live up north in Warren and hear from time to time from their busy sons. Tennis, hiking, skiing and commuting are among Peter's interests. University of Hartford: M.Ed, Education & French Washington and Lee University: B.A., Political Science & French Simon's Rock Early College, MA: French Teacher, Admissions & Financial Aid Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, Loomis Chaffee School, CT Former Board Member, Secondary School Admission Test Board Specialties: French, Test Preparation
	Shelly Andrew - University of New Hampshire, Manchester, NH: Sociology Product Compliance Analyst, Chubb Insurance, Concord, NH Office Manager, Eagle Pond Conference Center Administrative Assistant - Parker Academy
	Michael Angwin - Antioch New England, Keene, NH: Graduate Studies Keene State College, Keene, NH: B.S., Business Management Trained in Orton-Gillingham and Lindamood LiPS Program Teacher/Administrator, Burnham Brook School, Canterbury, NH Teacher LD Program, John Stark Regional High School, Weare, NH Member of the Asperger's Association of New England Past President of the NH Chapter of the International Dyslexia Association Curriculum Coordinator – Parker Academy, Math, Reading
	Ken Bednars - University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT: M.S., Biological Chemistry University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH: B.S., Biology Residential Rehabilitation Specialist, Riverbend Community Mental Health Specialties: Biology, Algebra, Chemistry
	Rhonda Bergman - Gordon College, Wenham, MA: B.A., Mathematics University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH: M.S.T. Mathematics NH Certification, High School Mathematics Education Professor of Mathematics, NHTI Math Teacher, Gilford High School, Gilford, NH Member of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England Member of The Humane Society President, Board of Directors, Stonewall Village Condominium Association Specialties: Math through Calculus, Test Prep
	Michael Blaisdell - Boston College, Boston, MA: English New England College, Henniker, NH: Mathematics Professional Percussionist Specialties: Physics, Math through Calculus, Test Prep
	Marby Blanchard - Antioch New England Graduate School of Education: M.Ed., Elementary Education Harvard College, Cambridge, MA: B.A. English Keene State College, Keene, NH: Certification in Learning Disabilities N.H. Dept. of Education: Certification in English, Emotional Handicaps, Learning Disabilities, General Special Education Member of: The Council for Exceptional Children, The Assoc.for Supervision & Curriculum Development, The Council for Exceptional Children, The Learning Disabilities Association, The National Council of Teachers of English, & The National Staff Development Council Director of Special Education - Parker Academy
	Sheldon Cassady Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI: B.F.A. in Illustration Professional Artist: Painter, Sculptor, Furniture Maker & Woodworker Featured Artist at many galleries in NH, MA, & RI Graphic Designer, NH Arts Council Specialties: Fine & Applied Arts Instructor – Parker Academy
	Martha Clark - University of North Carolina: M.Ed., Educational Media University of Tennessee: M.S., Public Health Nutrition Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY: B.S., Nutrition Science Affiliated with the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators Certified in the Orton-Gillingham Reading Program Trained in Wilson Reading System, Project Read and Lindamood LiPS Program Member of the NH Chapter of International Dyslexia Association Specialties: Specialized Reading Programs
	Chris Garos - Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA: M.A., English The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA: B.A., English Head Novice Coach, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Crew, Cambridge, MA Teaching Fellow, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA Specialties: English, Writing, Test Prep
	Mandy Hanscom - Franklin Pierce College, Rindge, NH: B.A. Social Work and Counseling Specialties: Physical Education, Academic Support, and Community Service Coordinator
	William Heath - Holy Cross College, Worcester, MA: B.A., English Fairfield University, CT: Training & Development Certificate Training & Human Resource Development - Stamford, CT Specialties: English, Math through Geometry, Test Preparation
	Patricia Hormell - Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH: B.S., Elementary Education N.H. Dept. of Education Certification Certified in the Orton-Gillingham Reading Program Trained in Project Read, Story Form, 6 Traits of Writing and Carroll School Board Member: Learning Disabilities Association of NH & the NH Chapter of the International Dyslexia Association Specialties: Specialized Reading and Written Language Programs, Academic Support, Latin and German
	Stephen Kelsey - University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA: Ph.D., Analytical/Inorganic Chemistry University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA: B.S., Chemistry La Salle College, Philadelphia, PA: Chemistry Education Teacher and Science Dept. Head, Franklin Career Academy, Franklin, NH Chemistry Professor, New Hampshire Vocational Technical College, Nashua, NH Specialties: Chemistry, Math, Biology, Test Prep
	Deborah Mahar - Deborah Mahar received a B.F.A. degree in studio art from the University of Massachusetts / Amherst and an M.Ed from Antioch New England University. She is an experienced certified art educator K-12 in the state of N.H. In addition to teaching at Parker Academy, she holds adjunct faculty positions at both Plymouth State University and the New Hampshire Institute of Art. She believes wholeheartedly that art enriches all of our lives and that the seeds of observation and attention planted while making art provide hope and an appreciation of beauty for all involved. University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA: B.F.A. in Studio Art Antioch New England University, Keene, NH: M.Ed. NH Experienced Art Educator Certifification, K-12 Adjunct faculty at Plymouth State University & the New Hampshire Institute of Art Specialties: Fine Arts Instructor – Parker Academy
	Duncan McNeish Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH: M.Ed, Administration/Guidance Kent State University, Kent, OH: Masters Studies in History Norwich University, Northfield, VT: B.A., History/English Guidance Director, Gilford Middle High School Specialties: College Planning
	Ron Noyes - Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA: B.S. Marketing Music Instructor, Strings n' Things Music Store Music Accomplishments: Radio Play on 95 stations across the United States Record sales in 13 countries around the world Performed with 2 Grammy Award Winners Made the European Americana Charts Specialties: Music Instructor - Parker Academy
	Kirke Olson, Psy.D - Kirke has worked with adults, families and children since 1973, in New Hampshire schools, mental health centers and private practice. He is a co-owner and past president of Warren Street Family Counseling Associates in Concord, NH, Co-owner of The Positivity Company: Applying the science of well-being, a consultant to private and public schools, a teacher of positive psychology and interpersonal neurobiology, and has training as a life coach. Since he completed his doctoral dissertation research on resilience in 1992, he has focused on people's strengths during difficult times. He is a graduate of the first international class on Positive Psychology and Authentic Happiness led by Martin Seligman, Ph.D. (Kirke went on to help teach a subsequent edition of the class.) He is active with other professionals in the United States and abroad applying the research from Positive Psychology and Interpersonal Neurobiology to individuals, schools and organizations. For example, he writes a column titled "The Department of Education" for the G.A.I.N.S. Quarterly (Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiological Studies) and helped teach a teleclass titled Relationships from the Inside Out with Dan Siegel, MD. Kirke has a Doctor of Psychology Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England; a Master's Degree in Industrial Psychology from University of Nebraska (Omaha) and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from West Virginia Wesleyan College. Antioch University of New England, PhD in Clinical Psychology University of Nebraska (Omaha): M.A., Industrial Psychology West Virginia Wesleyan College: BA, Psychology Certifications: NH Licensed Psychologist; Nationally Certified School Psychologist; NH Certified Guidance Counselor Co-Owner & past president: Warren St. Family Counseling Assoc. Co-Owner: The Positivity Company Teacher in positive psychology & interpersonal neurobiology Specialties: School Psychologist – Parker Academy, Learning Differences & Evaluations
	Brent Parker - Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH: Physical Education Bishop Brady High School, Concord, NH: High School Diploma After School Program/Summer Camp Counselor, YMCA Concord, NH Cannon Mountain Ski Area, Franconia, NH-Snowmaking Physical Education Instructor – Parker Academy
	David S. Parker - Graduate Studies: Tufts University, MA & S.U.N.Y., NY University of New Hampshire: B.S., Environmental Education Teacher/Naturalist, Society for the Protection of NH Forests Activities Director, Simon's Rock College, Great Barrington, MA Dean of Students, Bard College, NY Curriculum Director, Independent Educational Associates Director - Tutoring & Instructional Services, Inc. & Parker Academy
	Elizabeth Parker - Professional Associations or memberships Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Volunteer or Non-profit affiliations or memberships Theme Benefit Committee member – Work on fundraiser for Concord Hospital Concord High School Varsity Girls' Hockey Booster Club Senior Class Representative Other interests, hobbies or activities Fifer & Founding member of Daniel Webster Fife & Drum Corps Love to knit & sew Spend many hours in community garden plot Crazy Red Sox fan Check out an article on her summer garden. Simon's Rock College, Great Barrington, MA Trip Leader, Interlocken/Crossroads Art Teacher, The Sant Bani School, Sanbornton, NH Member: Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Theme Benefit Committee member – Work on fundraiser for Concord Hospital Concord High School Varsity Girls' Hockey Booster Club Senior Class Representative Co-Director & Operations Manager - Tutoring & Instructional Services, Inc. & Parker Academy
	James Parker - University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH: B.S., Administration United States Military Academy, West Point, NY Regional Training Coordinator, Brooks Drugs Member of the Asperger's Association of New England Member of NH Historical Society Specialties: English, Mathematics, High School & College Reading, Test Preparation
	Kate Rafferty Hall - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC: School of Public Health, M.P.H., Health Education St. Joseph College, West Hartford, CT: B.A., Child Study Trained in Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood LiPS Program, Precision Teaching, Project Read Written Expression, and Feuerstein's Instrumental Enrichment Program NH Teacher Certification and NH Highly Qualified teacher status Specialties: Specialized Reading and Written Language Programs
	Renee Reid - Northeastern University, Boston, MA: Radiologic Technology Multisensory Reading Tutor, private and public schools, NH Certified in the Orton-Gillingham Reading Program Trained in Lindamood LiPS Program & Project Read Board member: NH Chapter of the International Dyslexia Association Affiliated with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Affiliated with the Learning Disabilities Association Specialties: Specialized Reading & Written Language Programs
	Sheddi Shera - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA: B.A., Psychology Resident Counselor, Child & Family Services, Concord, NH Education Coordinator, Massachusetts Community Water Watch Tutor, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Specialties: Biology, Life Sciences, Academic Support
	Joe Webster - Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA: M.A., City Planning Harvard University, Cambridge, MA: B.A., Comparative Religions Development Director and Fair Housing Project Program/Testing Coordinator, NH Legal Assistance, Manchester, NH N.H. Coordinator, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Waltham, MA Specialties: History, English, Test Prep, Academic Support

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