Design & Implementation Teams
The diagram below shows the planning teams that will begin working in Spring 2017 and beyond to design the academies and all aspects of the schools to support them. These teams will be comprised of high school teachers, leaders, and students and include university and community partners. The Academy Design Teams are for the four new themed academies:
- CGS – Community and Global Studies Academy
- PMA – Performing and Media Arts Academy
- TED – Technology, Engineering, and Design Academy
- MLS – Medical and Life Sciences Academy
The Work Groups will address critical aspects of school practice that must be aligned with the academy model. The Review Panel for HS Redesign is a group of staff and students who will receive updates and provide feedback on the work being done by the Academy Design Teams and the Work Groups.

HS Redesign Planning Team – Team Members
Academy Design Teams – Facilitated by Barbara Crock, Jennifer Chassman, Maggie Gifford
Community and Global Studies
Academy |
Performing and Media Arts
Academy |
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Meghan Harrison (lead) | English, HHS | Joe Courchesne (lead) | English, HHS |
Dana Altshuler | Social Studies, HHS | Cassi Stewart | Band, HHS |
Jeff Hamilton | Math, Dean | Darlene Henshaw | Art, HHS |
Matt Gilbert | Special education, HHS | David Langlois | Video Production, HHS |
Molly Pinkney | ESL, HHS | Dustin Rose | Math, Dean |
Pete McAndrew | Social Studies, HHS | Kevin Bechard | Social Studies, HHS |
Robert Frye | Social Studies, HHS | Mary Brazeau | English, HHS |
Leah Letourneau | Special education, HHS | Mark Todd | Music, HHS |
Mike Hines | Media Center, District |
Technology, Engineering and Design
Academy |
Medical and Life Sciences
Academy |
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Marcus Holt (lead) | Science, Dean | Jake Belanger (lead) | Math, HHS |
David Teft | Diesel, Dean | Jamie Anderson | Science, HHS |
Lhea Destromp | Special Ed, HHS | Michael Cotto | Science, HHS |
Shay Fitzell | English, HHS | Sharon Summers | Health Assisting, Dean |
Phil Cooper | Math, HHS | Michelle Lafond | Health/PE, HHS |
Newcomer
Academy |
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Barbara Page (lead) | ESL Dept. Head |
Janet Morales | ESL, HHS |
Zaida Cruz | Science, HHS |
Workgroups – Facilitated by Mickey Buhl
Systems & Structures | Culture Policy | ||
Carrie Auffrey (lead) | Assistant Principal, HHS | Alan Gates (lead) | Director of Culture, Dean |
Anna Rigali | Guidance, HHS | Bethanie Beausoleil | English, HHS |
Kristen Newell | Special Education, HHS | Luke Woodward | Dir. Student Support, HHS |
Lynn Bechard | Social Studies, HHS | Harry Melendez | Director of Culture, HHS |
Deb Fortin-Brochu | Science, HHS | Nissette Gonzalez | Dean of Students, HHS |
Shonda Vincent | English, Dean | ||
Liz Butler | Social Studies, HHS | ||
Pam Nadeau | Guidance, HHS | ||
Teresa Beaulieu | Guidance, Dean | ||
Jennifer Chassman | Assistant Principal, HHS | ||
Erin Linville | Chief of Strategy, district |
Special Education | Social Emotional Learning & Supports | ||
Ryan Bowler (lead) | Special education, HHS | Erika Boulware (lead) | Adj. Counselor HHS |
Allison Long | Special education, HHS | Chris O’Connell | Adj. Counselor, Dean |
Leah Destromp | Special education, HHS | Kerrita Mayfield | Science, HHS |
Kelly Keating | Special education, HHS | Kristen Phelan | Social Work Intern, HHS |
Tim Britton | Special education, HHS | Myra Rodriguez | Teen Clinic, Dean |
Lori Phelps | Special education, Dean | Colby Verge | Special education, Dean |
Colby Verge | Special education, Dean | Dani O’Brien | Advisory Coord., HHS |
Leah Letourneau | Special education, HHS | Kim Alderman-Shapiro | Special education, HHS |
Review Panel |
Numerous students and staff from HHS and Dean
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