Extraordinary Teachers who Love Learning
Teaching at The Island School is as much a passion and a vocation as it is a profession. Caring and accomplished educators model a love of lifelong learning. Our teachers know each child deeply and devote tireless effort to meeting children’s “different needs and different speeds.” We stand in awe of the courage of our young learners and are honored to be part of their educational journey.
Teachers
KATHY SCHOTT, Kindergarten
CINDY BRICKLEY, 1st Grade
URSULA PONTIERI, 2nd Grade
JENNIFER SIMONSON, 3rd Grade
JENN OSBURN, 4th Grade
BETSY CARROLL, 5th Grade
MIKE DERZON, 5th Grade
Specialists
KATHLEEN BULLIVANT, Music
CARIN PIRAINO, Physical Education
GEORGE SHANNON, Librarian
ELSA TRAIL, Spanish
PEGGY VANBIANCHI, Art
Assistants
JESSIE DAMERON/GEOFF VIGNERON, Kindergarten
SUSAN WAITE, 1st Grade
JACKIE CAGLE, 2nd Grade
BARB FERRIN, 3rd Grade
NANCY STECKEL, 4th Grade
Independent Tutors
LESLIE ADAMS, Reading
KITTY GRANT, General Classroom
BETH LAYTON, Math
Administration
TRISH KING, Head of School
JOAN HENDERSON, Admissions, Marketing & Development Director
KATHY MATULYS, Admin Assistant & Registrar
LORETTA MORGAN, Business Manager
KRIS ROGERS, Counselor
Extended Day
LESLEY COLLINS
