ADMINISTRATION
Ryan DeJoy
Head of School
Ryan is Head of School and a founding member at Windham Woods School. Windham Woods School, established in 2018, educates children with mild to moderate learning challenges who struggle to reach their true potential. Ryan has been an advocate for these students for 25 years. It is Ryan’s belief that every child’s unique learning style should be respected and valued. At Windham Woods, he has helped create an engaging, vibrant school culture focused on positive skill development and access to meaningful learning opportunities. Prior to Windham Woods, Ryan held several positions including Teacher, Academic Mentor, Coach, Athletic Liaison, and Associate Director of Institutional Advancement. He completed his Bachelor’s degree at Emerson College and holds a Masters degree in Special Education from Simmons College.
Throughout his professional career, Ryan has worked with students of all ages to find success in school. Today, Ryan and an incredible team of educators at Windham Woods, help students gain confidence so they can be positive and productive members in the world.
Contact information: rdejoy@windhamwoods.org
Matt Taffel
Assistant Head of School
Matt has been involved in education for over 20 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and teaching experience to Windham Woods School. His teaching career began at Landmark School where he developed the critical skills needed to differentiate his instruction to match the learning style of each student. Matt taught middle school math for 13 years in both Rockport and Newburyport, MA. From his experience with a wide range of students, he has developed an acute awareness of the importance of recognizing and validating the contributions every child brings to the classroom. He has always maintained high expectations of his students, while appropriately providing the necessary support to help them achieve their individual goals. Matt completed his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Vermont and holds a Master’s degree in Special Education from Simmons College. Matt is a founding member of Windham Woods School and was the Middle and Upper Director until 2023. He is the father of three amazing children.
Contact information: mtaffel@windhamwoods.org
Christine Ozahowski
Director of Admission
Christine is Windham Woods School’s Director of Admission. Christine has a Master’s Degree in Education, with a concentration in Educational Counseling and Special Education, as well as 25 years of experience in private school admission. She understands learning disabilities and learning challenges. Christine is expert at interpreting neuropsychological, achievement, and related testing, as part of an extensive admission process that will help determine whether Windham Woods School will meet the needs of a child. She also understands the challenges that parents experience. Christine is committed to an admission process that allows parents to confidently choose the right school for their child.
“I believe that each and every child has within them the potential to learn, and most importantly, to love their school experience. “
Contact information: cozahowski@windhamwoods.org
Kristen Havey-Bergeron
Elementary Director
Kristen has dedicated her career to helping students recognize their strengths and strive to reach their full potential. She began her career at Landmark School where she forged trusting relationships with her students in intensive reading tutorials, sign language classes, and social studies courses. She pioneered the schools first ever Volleyball program and was an active member of the residential life team. Kristen then spent several years teaching in language-based programs in both Georgetown and North Andover public schools. Throughout her career she has prioritized the need to build a strong rapport with her students, and she has shown them, time and again, that she will go the extra mile for them if they are willing to trust her, take risks, and learn from their mistakes. A nature enthusiast and a trail runner, Kristen has spent many years incorporating outdoor learning into her class lessons. She is an advocate for experiential learning opportunities, and believes that when teachers are able to make real life connections for students, they are providing invaluable lifelong lessons. Kristen loves greeting Windham Woods students with a smile each morning and is looking forward to growing and learning with students and their families for years to come.
Contact information: khavey-bergeron@windhamwoods.org
Peter Harris
Middle School Director
Peter brings over 26 years of experience in special education to Windham Woods School. Prior to joining us, he held key roles at Landmark Elementary Middle School, including Language Arts Department Head and Summer Program Director. Peter earned his undergraduate degree in Literature and History from Plymouth State University and his Masters Degree in Special Education from Simmons College in Boston. At Landmark School, he served as a reading tutor, classroom teacher, coach, department head, public school liaison, and summer program director. Peter is trained in the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) and Lindamood-Bell Phoneme Sequencing (LiPS) approaches. His instructional experience spans language arts, science, and 1:1 literacy tutorials. Throughout his career, Peter has presented at numerous national and international conferences and schools, focusing on enhancing written expression skills among students. His sessions offer valuable insights and practical strategies to educators, promoting effective approaches in teaching writing. Peter's commitment to sharing best practices has greatly influenced the professional development of fellow educators and the academic growth of students. He is passionate about helping children understand themselves as learners and discovering their unique strengths. Peter has built strong connections with students and faculty, empowering them to achieve their full potential. Outside of his professional endeavors, Peter enjoys spending time with his wife Casey, who is a mathematics special educator, and their four wonderful children.
Kristen Vicente
Upper School Director
Besides being a dedicated and accomplished educator with over fifteen years of experience, Kristen is passionate about STEM education and always on the lookout for innovative teaching strategies. As the Middle and Upper School Curriculum Coordinator at Windham Woods School for the past two years, she was instrumental in designing effective learning programs and collaborating with educational experts to foster student success. Prior to working at WWS, Kristen taught middle school science in both inner city and suburban programs and was an active member of the Curriculum Advisory Board in Newburyport. With a B.A. from the University of New Hampshire and an M.A. in Government with a concentration in Educational Policymaking from Harvard University, Kristen brings a wealth of knowledge and boundless energy to make education meaningful for all. When she’s not at WWS, Kristen can often be found chasing around her three young boys, catching worms, and putting out imaginary fires.
Contact information: kvicente@windhamwoods.org
Jeremy Robbins
Director of Experiential Learning and Outreach
Before joining Windham Woods School, Jeremy served as the Head of Brehm Preparatory School, which is a boarding school for students with learning differences in southern Illinois. Jeremy received his undergraduate degree in Literature, History, and Philosophy from Wesleyan University and began his career teaching French at Oakwood Friends School in Poughkeepsie, NY, later becoming Dean of Students. He simultaneously completed the Klingenstein Center Private School Leadership Masters program at Columbia University Teachers College. After working as Director of Camp Dunnabeck at the Kildonan School, a boarding school in Amenia, NY for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences, Jeremy became Associate Head of School. He was trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach and also taught science, robotics, and woodworking. He later served as the Assistant Principal at Green Chimneys Childrens’ Services in Brewster, NY, for students with learning difficulties, ASD, and social/emotional and behavioral challenges In addition to his over 21 years of experience as an educator, Jeremy is a father to four wonderful children. His wife Melissa has worked as a wildlife teacher for students with learning differences and also teachers at WWS. Jeremy also holds a Masters from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in Design and Preservation of Historic Architecture. He enjoys woodworking, carpentry, automotive repair, and playing the five string banjo.
Contact information: jrobbins@windhamwoods.org
Sharon Musto
Director of Reading
Sharon has over 30 years of experience in special education. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a Master of Special Education degree from Simmons College. Prior to joining Windham Woods, Sharon worked at Landmark School where she held a variety of positions including reading tutor, classroom teacher, academic advisor, reading supervisor, faculty trainer, testing coordinator, and public school liaison. Sharon is passionate about helping children understand who they are as learners and recognize their personal strengths. Throughout her career in education, she has been committed to developing a positive rapport with her students and empowering them to achieve success.
FACULTY & STAFF
Admission Office
Christine Ozahowski • Director of Admission
cozahowski@windhamwoods.org
Kristen Mallett • Assistant Director of Admission
kmallett@windhamwoods.org
Ashley Corliss • Front Office Manager & Admission
acorliss@windhamwoods.org
Counseling
Anna Bartell • School Counselor
abartell@windhamwoods.org
Sarah Gibbons • School Counselor
sgibbons@windhamwoods.org
Danielle Lambert • School Counselor
dlambert@windhamwoods.org
Nursing
Laura Grabowski • School Nurse
lgrabowski@windhamwoods.org
Speech & Language
Bailey Aguilar • Speech & Language Pathologist
baguilar@windhamwoods.org
Nicole Devlin • Speech & Language Pathologist
ndevlin@windhamwoods.org
Hallie Goldstein • Speech & Language Pathologist
hgoldstein@windhamwoods.org
Rachelle Hall • Speech & Language Pathologist
rhall@windhamwoods.org
Caitlin Sheehan • Speech & Language Pathologist
csheehan@windhamwoods.org
Occupational Therapy
Shona Daley • Occupational Therapist
sdaley@windhamwoods.org
Brooke Lear • Occupational Therapist
blear@windhamwoods.org
Elementary
ADMINISTRATION
Kristen Havey-Bergeron • Elementary Director
khavey-bergeron@windhamwoods.org
Meredith Katter • Reading Specialist & Elementary Curriculum Coordinator
mkatter@windhamwoods.org
ELEMENTARY FACULTY
Sandy Adams • Elementary Teacher
sadams@windhamwoods.org
Grace O’Hara • Elementary Teacher
gohara@windhamwoods.org
Nicole Pelletier • Elementary Teacher
npelletier@windhamwoods.org
Brooke Ribeiro • Elementary Teacher
bribeiro@windhamwoods.org
Leah Wolfendale • Elementary Teacher
lwolfendale@windhamwoods.org
SUPPORT STAFF
Jamie Dambauskas • Student Support
jdambauskas@windhamwoods.org
Meg Diamond • Student Support
mdiamond@windhamwoods.org
Griffin Li • Student Support
gli@windhamwoods.org
Kaitlyn Putney • Student Support
kputney@windhamwoods.org
Middle School
ADMINISTRATION
Peter Harris • Middle School Director
pharris@windhamwoods.org
Laura Malmgren • Assistant Middle School Director
lmalmgren@windhamwoods.org
Abby Douglas • Middle School Dean of Student Life
adouglas@windhamwoods.org
READING, LANGUAGE ARTS, & HUMANITIES
Elizabeth Curtis • Middle School Reading, LA & Humanities Teacher
ecurtis@windhamwoods.org
Jack Curtis • Middle School Reading
jcurtis@windhamwoods.org
Nerissa Gleason • Middle School Reading, LA & Humanities Teacher & Community and Equity Relations Manager
ngleason@windhamwoods.org
Stephanie Silk • Middle School, Reading, LA & Humanities Teacher, and ECO
ssilk@windhamwoods.org
Ed Storey • Middle School Reading, LA & Humanities Teacher
estorey@windhamwoods.org
ECO
Gollihur, Ian • Middle School ECO Teacher
igollihur@windhamwoods.org
Melissa Robbins • Middle School ECO Teacher
mrobbins@windhamwoods.org
Caroline Rodi • ECO Advisor and Outdoor Ed Teacher
crodi@windhamwoods.org
MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE
Savannah Gates • Middle School Mathematics Teacher & Department Head
sgates@windhamwoods.org
Jessica Enos • Middle School Science Teacher
jenos@windhamwoods.org
Samantha Raisides • Middle School Science Teacher
sraisides@windhamwoods.org
Anna Lincoln • Middle School Science Teacher
alincoln@windhamwoods.org
Leah O’Hara • Middle School Mathematics Teacher
lohara@windhamwoods.org
Braulio Rodriguez • Middle School Mathematics Teacher & Technology Coordinator
brodriguez@windhamwoods.org
STUDENT SUPPORT
Corey Novello • Middle School Student Support & SEL Consultant
cnovello@windhamwoods.org
Toby Paul • Middle School Student Support
tpaul@windhamwoods.org
Chantel Paradise • Middle School Student Support
cparadise@windhamwoods.org
Rosario St. Germaine • Middle School Student Support
rstgermaine@windhamwoods.org
Jess Ventura • Middle School Student Support
jventura@windhamwoods.org
Upper School
ADMINISTRATION
Kristen Vicente • Upper School Director
kvicente@windhamwoods.org
Lauren Torres • Upper School Dean of Students
ltorres@windhamwoods.org
Ryan Deery • Director of Career and College Counseling
rdeery@windhamwoods.org
Allie O’Hara • Director of College Planning
aohara@windhamwoods.org
MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE
Ginalyn Cayabyab • Upper School Science Teacher
gcayabyab@windhamwoods.org
Peter Havey-Bergeron • Upper School Science Teacher
phavey-bergeron@windhamwoods.org
Savannah Gates • Upper School Math Teacher
sgates@windhamwoods.org
Allyson Gnoza • Upper School Science Teacher
agnoza@windhamwoods.org
Andrew Smith • Upper School Mathematics Teacher
asmith@windhamwoods.org
Phil Smith• Upper School Mathematics Teacher
psmith@windhamwoods.org
LITERATURE & WRITING
Amy Baxter • Upper School English Teacher
abaxter@windhamwoods.org
Lisa Peterson • Upper School English Teacher
lpeterson@windhamwoods.org
Roxana Trabulsi • Upper School English Teacher & Community and Equity Officer
rtrabulsi@windhamwoods.org
Kirsten Wright • Upper School English Teacher
kwright@windhamwoods.org
HISTORY
Juna Temali • Upper School History
junatemali@windhamwoods.org
Brad Zadrozny • Upper School History
bzadrozny@windhamwoods.org
STUDENT SUPPORT
Lilly Guthro • Wellness Mentor & Skills Teacher
lguthro@windhamwoods.org
Reading Intervention
Sharon Musto • Director of Reading
smusto@windhamwoods.org
Maija Barnett • Reading Teacher
mbarnett@windhamwoods.org
Kelsey Benoit • Reading Teacher
kbenoit@windhamwoods.org
Ben Castellot • Reading Teacher
bcastellot@windhamwoods.org
Megan Davis • Reading Teacher
mdavis@windhamwoods.org
Sasha DeJoy • Reading Teacher
sdejoy@windhamwoods.org
Jen Fricchione • Reading Teacher
jfricchione@windhamwoods.org
Nerissa Gleason • Reading Teacher & Community and Equity Relations Manager
ngleason@windhamwoods.org
Nikki Ignacio • Reading Teacher
nignacio@windhamwoods.org
Jackie Leppzer • Reading Teacher
jleppzer@windhamwoods.org
Taedra Johnson • Reading Teacher & Literacy Coach
tjohnson@windhamwoods.org
Julie Richardson • Reading Teacher
jrichardson@windhamwoods.org
Jack Reid • Reading Teacher
jreid@windhamwoods.org
Karen Ryan • Reading Teacher
kryan@windhamwoods.org
Caroline Weir • Reading Teacher
cweir@windhamwoods.org
Electives & Specials
Matt Aronson • Community Service Elective Teacher
maronson@windhamwoods.org
Peter Havey-Bergeron • Art Teacher
phavey-bergeron@windhamwoods.org
Christine Bouchea • Art Teacher
cbouchea@windhamwoods.org
Jess Occhipinti • Art Teacher
jocchipinti@windhamwoods.org
Mike Haynes • Physical Education Teacher
mhaynes@windhamwoods.org
Griffin Li • Physical Education Teacher
gli@windhamwoods.org
Jimmy Mical • Physical Education Teacher
jmical@windhamwoods.org
Stacy Whalen-Kelley • Music/Theater Arts Teacher
swhalen-kelley@windhamwoods.org
Public School Liaisons
Kerry Roark • Public School Liaison • Grades 1-6
kroark@windhamwoods.org
Jess Urton • Public School Liaison • Grades 7-12
jurton@windhamwoods.org
All School Contacts
Ashley Corliss • Front Office Manager & Admission
acorliss@windhamwoods.org
Amy Camerlin • Development
acamerlin@windhamwoods.org
Colby Marsh • Grounds & Maintenance
cmarsh@windhamwoods.org
Dawn Leamer • Transportation Coordinator
dleamer@windhamwoods.org
Tristan Hoffler • Asst Transportation Coordinator/Driver Specialist
thoffler@windhamwoods.org
Braulio Rodriguez • Technology Coordinator
brodriguez@windhamwoods.org
Sophia Rodonis • Building Based Substitute Teacher
sridonis@windhamwoods.org
Sandy Tsakirgis • Building Based Substitute Teacher & Admin Support
stsakirgis@windhamwoods.org