Kathy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and Moderate Special Needs from Wheelock College and a Masters of Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education in Reading and Reading Disabilities. She has worked in public and clinical settings as a teacher, a teacher trainer, and as a Learning Center Coordinator, as well as in private practice focusing on literacy assessment, consultation, teacher training and tutoring K-12 children. Kathy lives in Windsor, Vermont on a 40 acre vegetable farm with her husband and two teenage daughters. She also owns Braeburn Siberians, a kennel of 20 working Siberian Huskies which leads dog sledding tours, educational groups, and also participates in competitive racing. Kathy enjoys reading, sailing, kayaking and tending her perennial flower gardens.

Gay received her Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Science from the University of Vermont, and her Masters in Natural Resource Science from the University of Rhode Island. Prior to coming to Oak Meadow in 2001, Gay spent several years as a research assistant, and then as the owner of a retail bakery shop. In addition to her role as the teacher for Oak Meadow’s online biology and Environmental Science courses, Gay is also an Assistant Registrar. Gay lives with her family in Putney, Vermont, where they operate a small farm with goats and chickens and a small production of jams, pickles, and goat cheese.

Bill received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, his Masters degree in Secondary Education and is in the beginning stages his Ph.D dissertation on the uses of educational technology as an enhancement to science education. Bill’s first career was as a chemical engineer, including work with the space program developing the T.V. camera used for the Apollo Program. Bill’s career in education includes three years teaching English as a second language for the Ministry of Education in Israel, as well as teaching technical Hebrew to visiting professors at the University of the Negev. Next, Bill worked for eight years as a chemistry teacher for the school district of Philadelphia. Bill currently lives in the far reaches of Northern Vermont and enjoys sailing, writing, and amateur astronomy.

Richard studied and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and Languages at the University of Rennes in France. Richard returned to the states and spent the next 30 years teaching language in several public schools including East Greenwich High School in Rhode Island, and Wilmington High School and Bellows Falls High School in Vermont. Richard joined Oak Meadow ten years ago, and currently teaches French (his first language), Spanish, and Latin. Richard, his wife, and their five children love the natural setting of their home in Southern Vermont and enjoy all outdoor activities, including camping and winter sports.

Kathy received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine, and then spent the next three years receiving her Credentials in Upper Division Math from Bakersfield Community College, California State University and California Polytechnic University, which she has continued to renew every five years. Kathy has been involved in teaching math since 1985, as a tutor, math lab instructor, substitute math teacher, and primary math teacher, and has worked at Oak Meadow since 1997 teaching Algebra I & II, Geometry, Advanced Math and Calculus. Kathy resides in Atascadero, California, with her huband, and enjoys spending her free time walking and gardening.

Marnie has been teaching at Oak Meadow since 2000. Marnie holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Education from Smith College, and received graduate credit in English from the University of Kansas, doing her Master’s thesis in poetry. In addition to the past nine years teaching high school English at Oak Meadow, Marnie has worked as a classroom teacher, bookstore manager and school librarian. Marnie is an avid bibliophile, gardener, cellist, and the mother of three grown boys.

Heide was born and raised in Germany and received her education at Stuttgart University. She received two degrees there: a Masters in English Linguistics and Literature and second Masters in German Linguistics and Literature. Heide taught German at the Upper Valley Waldorf School in Quechee, Vermont, and now holds a position as head administrator for Wellspring Waldorf School in Chelsea. She began teaching German for Oak Meadow in the fall of 2008 and now teaches Spanish, also. She lives in Chelsea, Vermont, with her youngest of two sons. In her free, time Heide likes to practice meditation and yoga, take long walks, read, and dance.

Jason received his undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts with a focus in the areas of Social Studies, Economics, and Web Design, and his Masters in Education with a focus on Social Studies and Technology in Education, both from Goddard College. Jason has his Vermont teaching licensure in Social Studies for grades 7 through 12, and joins the Oak Meadow staff as a high school History and Social Studies teacher. Jason lives in South Glens Falls, New York, with his wife and when he is not reading or writing about history, enjoys mountain biking, video games, and the occasional science fiction novel.

John, also known as Penner, received his undergraduate degree in Creative Writing from Trinity College, and his Masters of Fine Arts in Playwriting from Columbia University’s Oscar Hammerstein II Center for Theatre Studies. Penner came to Oak Meadow in 2004, and teaches a variety of high school courses including Social Studies, Health, and The Study of Music. In addition, Penner is a member of Oak Meadow’s Curriculum Development team. He lives within walking distance of Oak Meadow’s Brattleboro office and enjoys music, reading, hiking, and taking roadtrips.

ulia graduated from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science/Fisheries Biology. She has been with Oak Meadow since 1992, devoting the past ten years to high school science. She has strong interests in alternative energy, gardening, music, fitness, andoutdoor activities, such as cross-country skiing, paddling, hiking, and biking. She is on the PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) Educational Staff, and has ACA (American Canoe Association) certification for whitewater kayak instruction. Julia lives in North River, New York and has three children, two of whom have fledged the nest.

Antony received his undergraduate degree in Poetry and Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College in New York, and his Masters of Science in Education and Waldorf Education from Sunbridge College, New York. Antony spent four years at the East Bay Waldorf High School in Berkeley, CA teaching poetry, photograph, literature and directing school plays. In 2009, Antony graduated once again from Sarah Lawrence College, this time earning a Masters Degree in poetry and creative writing. Antony currently lives in Bronxville, New York, where he enjoys writing poetry and journeying into New York City for soul-inspiration. This is his first year at Oak Meadow teaching a variety of courses from high school English to World Geography, and most History courses.

Patty received her undergraduate degree in Fine Arts from College of Mount St. Joseph in Ohio, her Masters in Art Education from Rhode Island School of Design and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. She will complete her Masters in Fine Arts in Interdisciplinary Arts in July 2010 at Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont, where she is also a faculty member in the Teacher Education Program. She lives in Cabot, Vermont in an old farmhouse that she is renovating. She has five children, four cats and an old black lab. In her free time, Patty practices yoga and is a painter and interdisciplinary artist.

Michelle received her undergraduate degree in Education and English from the University of Rhode Island. She pursued her graduate degree in Environmental Education from Antioch University New England because she believes, as David Orr does, that “all education is environmental education. By what is included or excluded we teach students that they are part of or apart from the natural world.” Before coming to Oak Meadow, Michelle taught English at Northfield Mount Hermon, was a Learning Specialist in the Massachusetts public schools, and worked as a Program Director for The Massachusetts Audubon Society. Michelle lives in Guilford, Vermont with her family. Her interests include slow food, travel, parenting, yoga, and the literary arts.