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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
	Brennan Barnard - The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT: Master's Studies in Education Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA: B.A., Psychology/Spanish College Counselor, St. Paul's School Advanced Studies Program Assistant Director of College Counseling, Westtown School, Westtown, PA Specialties: College and Private School Placement
	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
	Kenneth Brown - University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH: M.A., Mathematics Keene State College, Keene, NH: B.A., Education Past Chairman, Mathematics Department, Brewster Academy, NH AP Calculus Faculty Consultant, Educational Testing Service Specialties: Math through Calculus, Test Prep
	Ellen Bryan - Having graduated Magna Cum Laude from Wheaton College in 1974 with an A.B. in Biology and later an M.S. in Environmental Sciences from the University of Texas, I bring 33 years of science teaching experience to TAIS. I have taught and tutored a variety of math and science courses over the years at private boarding and day schools in Massachusetts, New York, Texas, and currently New Hampshire. The past 17 years have been spent teaching full time at St. Paul's School in Concord, where I've taught Biology, Ecology, Chemistry along with Marine Biology and AP Biology in the Advanced Summer Program. I am an 'environmentalist' and love when I am outside DOING something with my students, family or self! Married with two step-sons, one now residing in Denver and the other in Houston, we spend time traveling between the east coast and the west. My husband is an avid sailor (we have a 30' Hunter), so aside from sailing down Maine and the eastern coast and the Gulf of Mexico, we have bare-boated on numerous occasions in the Caribbean, and farther field to Greece and Tahiti. Traveling and adventure are a passion for the two of us, since we have both spent time living overseas. It’s hard to balance my love for the ocean, with my desire to be on land. I have a registered Connemara Appendix cross horse, whom I pleasure ride, show low level dressage, and drive in a Meadowbrook cart and antique Portland cutter sleigh in the winter. I also enjoy hiking, walking my cocker spaniel, playing tennis, and exercising. I spend the rest of my time gardening, cooking, sewing and enjoying my family and friends. University of Texas, SPH, Houston, TX: M.S. Environmental Science Wheaton College, Norton, MA: A.B. Biology, Minors in Chemistry & Education Science Teacher, St. Paul's School, Concord, NH Lecturer & Master Teacher in Science Education & Biology, Rice University, Houston, TX Specialties: Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Math through Algebra
	Emily Burr - Boston University, Boston, MA: Graduate Studies in Astronomy Andover Newton Theological School: Master of Divinity Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY: B.A., Physics Specialties: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Test Prep
	Jaime Caryl-Klika - Colgate University, Hamilton, NY: B.A. in History & Political Science Senior Asst. Dean of Admission, Colgate University Admission Counselor, Gettysburg College Birth Doula Specialties: College Placement
	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
	Ellen Dokton - Ellen Dokton is a full time professor of education at the NH Technical Institute in NH. Since 1990, Ellen has been actively involved in developing educational opportunities for students with special educational needs. She has worked as an advocate for parents of children with special needs. Ellen is on the Board of Directors for the International Dyslexia Association of NH and the Learning Disabilities Association of NH. She is certified in teaching the Orton Gillingham Reading System. Ellen has been a tutor in writing and reading at Parker Academy for approximately one year. New York University, NY: M.A., Applied Social Psychology Goddard College, Plainfield, VT: B.A., Psychology Certified in the Orton-Gillingham Reading Program Coordinator of Spec. Ed Services & Prof. of Ed, NHTI, Concord, NH Prof. Development Curriculum Specialist, GSC & NHTI, Concord, NH Board Member, NH Chapter of the International Dyslexia Association & the Learning Disabilities Association of NH. Specialties: Specialized Reading and Written Language Programs, Academic Support
	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
	Mark Hampton - Boston University, Boston, MA: M.A., French Sorbonne, Paris, France: “Diplome” French Colgate University, Hamilton, NY: B.A., French Department Chairperson, Spanish and French, Concord High School Specialties: French, Spanish
	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
	Bull Hull - University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO: M.A., Learning Disabilities Glassboro State College, Glassboro, NJ, Coursework in Teaching Certification LaSalle College, Philadelphia, PA: B.A., Political Science NH Certification, General Special Education & Learning Disabilities Trained in the Wilson Reading Program and the Everyday Math Program, LD Specialist & Language Based Instructional Program, Rundlett MS, Concord Specialties: Reading, Written Language, Math, Academic Support
	Barbara Jenkins - Nortre Dame College: M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH: B.A., Family & Consumer Studies NH Experienced Educator Certification Teacher, Maple Street School, Hopkinton, NH Specialties: English, Math, Test Prep, Academic Support
	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
	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
	Dale O'Connell - University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH: B.A., Earth Science Contamination Program Manager, NH Dept. of Transportation Geologist, NH Dept. of Transportation Specialties: Mathematics, Science, Test Prep
	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
	Katherine Perkins - Notre Dame College, Manchester, NH: M.Ed., School Counseling New England College, Henniker, NH: B.A., Psychology Guidance Counselor, Kearsarge Regional High School Director of Alumni & Parent Relations, New England College Admission Counselor, New England College Board of Directors, Dress for Success, NH Director of Admission - Tutoring & Instructional Services, Inc
	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
	Jenifer Tjampiris - Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire: Liberal Arts Account Manager, Champagne Lafayette, Natick, MA Administrative Assistant - Tutoring & Instructional Services, Inc.
	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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