Craftsbury Schools
Faculty and Staff
Administration
Merri Greenia, School Principal
mgreenia@ossu.org
Cora Willis-Powell, Executive Administrative Assistant
cwillispowell@ossu.org
Moved to Albany, Vermont in 1989 after my dad retired from the USAF JAG Corp. Attended Lake Region UHS, Champlain College and Lyndon State College. Worked at Smuggs for 12 years. Have 3 daughters and a dog named Moose. I love to read, watch most anything on TV, have an affinity for all things Snoopy and have an interesting family lineage. Have worked at Craftsbury a little over a year.
Caitlin De Luca, Administrative Assistant, Elementary School
cdeluca@ossu.org
Caitlin is originally from Boston, MA, and has been living in the NEK since 2013. A former music teacher, she has spent many years working with various musical theater programs in MA and VT. You can often find her traipsing through the woods with her husband and dog. “Only the pure of heart can make good soup” - Ludwig van Beethoven
Ryan Bjerke, Building Manager
rbjerke@ossu.org
Faculty
Tule Fogg, Elementary School, Second Grade
tfogg@ossu.org
Tule Fogg has been teaching for 34 years. She started as an art teacher for all ages, and now has moved to second grade. Miss Tule loves her students, and the creativity and excitement they bring to her every day life. "I don't know what I would do without them!" she says. From Doug the scientist to her posters of historic times, Tule brings a fun and supportive air to her classroom. She loves getting to work each day, and can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Tina Lyon, 4-5 Math and Science Teacher
Tlyon@ossu.org
"Explore, be curious, walk gently on the earth, laugh, love and be kind. "
Jane Walczykowski, Middle School Science & Social Studies
jwalczykowski@ossu.org
Ms. Walczykowski is originally from the Bronx, NY and spent 20 years as a licensed veterinary technician before moving up to Vermont and becoming a middle school teacher, which she loves! Always a sports enthusiast, Ms. W enjoys backpacking, canoeing, hiking, skiing and spending outdoor time with her family and dogs.
Alana Considine, K-12 French
aconsidine@ossu.org
"Laughter opens the heart for learning and belonging. When all else fails, break out the stuffed chicken."
Dominique Dubuque 8-12 ddubuque@ossu.org
Special Education, High School Social Studies, Yearbook Advisor, Senior Capstone Coordinator
Mrs. Dubuque is originally from upstate New York. She went to Plattsburgh State University where she got a Bachelor's degree in History and Secondary Education Social Studies and Master's Degrees in Curriculum and Instruction and Secondary Special Education. Her interest outside of school includes reading (especially historical and historical fiction), traveling to historically significant sites, and spending time with her husband and three daughters.
William Garske, High School Math
wgarske@ossu.org
Mr. Garske is a recent graduate of the University of Maine at Farmington. While at UMF, he did two years of mathematical research in graph theory. He enjoys proving theorems and discovering new technologies that incorporate programming and mathematics. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, snowboarding, making music, and eating pi!
Casey McGill, High School English (Website)
cmcgill@ossu.org
Ms. McGill is from Philadelphia, PA and is an avid sports enthusiast, athlete, and reader (of nonfiction mostly) and writer. She has coached many youth sports since graduating from college, where she herself participated in collegiate soccer & softball. Ms. McGill can often be found watching or playing sports, or lifting weights/working out, outside of school. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Dana Prouty, K-12 Music
dprouty@ossu.org
"Music is my passion inside and outside of school. Playing trumpet and singing are things that happen a lot in my house!"
Megan Reed, High School Science
mreed@ossu.org
Interests: Teaching, gardening, skiing, cooking, and spending time with family!
Jacob Shore, High School Social Studies
jshore@ossu.org
Mr. Shore grew up in Boston and studied history and social sciences in college. He likes to emphasize the patterns in human behavior that cut across time and space, and looks for the obscure facts that turn distant historical events into colorful stories and characters. When Mr. Shore is not trying convince teenagers they should care about history, he unwinds through playing music, biking, skiing and romping through the woods.
Joseph Smith, Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher (6-12)
josephsmith@ossu.org
Mr. Smith is a local Vermont artist. He received his B.A. in Education & Art from NVU. He is an outspoken community activist and has participated in helping communities locally and around the world. Mr. Smith loves kayaking at the Reservoir, taking photographs, and helping students express themselves through Art!
Sydney Langdeau
ELA 7-8
Julie T Higgins
3rd Grade Teacher
Student Services
Sally Guebara, K-12 Guidance Counselor
sguebara@ossu.org
"Officially known as Peanut's owner, animals and nature are my passions. Professionally, working with students on emotional wellbeing and goal setting are my main interests."
Mary Hall, High School Instructional Support
maryhall@ossu.org
Provide instructional support to Craftsbury students in both small group and one on one. The greatest thrill, seeing the "light bulb" come on when everything clicks for the student. A passion, volunteering for the past 14 years with Hardwick Rescue as an Advance EMT. Kayaking, snowshoeing and art work are the way to unwind.
Lori Leff, School-Based Mental Health Counselor
lleff@ossu.org
Areas that sustain me are creative writing, fine art (especially painting and printmaking), being in the natural world, meditation, hiking and travel.
Deirdre Martin-Baker, HS Personal Paraprofessional dmbaker@ossu.org
Support Staff
Darrin Tourangeau, Maintenance/Custodian
Charlie Simonson, Maintenance/Custodian
Jennifer Linck, PreK-12 Librarian, .8 FTE
jenlinck@ossu.org
"Extracurricular Interests = Reading (of Course) and Keeping a Family Cow."
