Janet Bliss, Director

Bliss was the original founder of the Windy Hill School. She recieved a M.Ed in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College, a BA in Elementary Education from New England College, and an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Colby-Junior College. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences and Education. A national presenter at early childhood conferences, she has been involved in a number of research initiatives in the lab school. Member of NALS & NAEYC.

Catherine Betz, Administrative Assistant

Betz took Early Childhood courses at Wheelock College and business courses at Katherine Gibbs and has many years experience working with young children and their families. In addition to managing the school's office, Betz serves as a substitute teacher during the academic year.

Jen Ensign, Toddler Teacher

Ensign recieved a BS in Child Development with K-3 certification from Colby-Sawyer College and an MS in Early Childhood Development from Wheelock College. jen has also served as a TA in upper level Child Development classes. Member of NAEYC.

Christine Wiest, Toddler Teacher

Wiest recieved a BS in Early Childhood Development from Keene State College. Her continuing education involves a wide range of early childhood workships and confrences.

Jackie Baudry, Toddler Teacher

Baudry recieved a BS in Child and Family Studies from UNH. Her extensive experience includes working with toddlers and preschoolers ina variety of settings, designing curriculum for early childhood programs, and presenting workships on implementing play based curriculums. Member of NAEYC.

Janet Bauer, Nursery School Teacher

Bauer recieved her BA in Elementary Education from New England College. Prior to Windy Hill School she taught both Kindergarten (11 years) and Nursery School (7 years). She has attended numerous workshops and conferences on the Project Approach.

Sally Morse, Nursery School Teacher

Morse earned a BS in Psychology from Colby-Sawyer College. Much of her continuing education centers on special education.

Brenda White, Nursery School teacher

White recieved a BS in Child Development with K-3 certification from Colby-Sawyer College. her previous experience includes 10 years at Concord Hospital's Learning Centr and 2 years at the Harold martin School as a Learning Specialist.

Peter Shanks, Kindergarten Teacher

Shanks received a BS in Child Development with a K-3 certification from Colby-Sawyer College. He has served as a TA in upper-level Child Development classes, has presented at both regional and local early childhood conferences, and has been involved in a number of research initiatives in the lab school. Member of NALS & NAEYC.

Miriam Shumway, Kindergarten Teacher

Shumway recieved a BA in History form the University of Massachusetts, Teacher Certificaion in Home Economics from Drexel University, and a M. Ed in Early Childhood: Special Needs from the University of New Hampshire. A frequent presenter at local conferences, Miriam has also presented at national conferences and has been involved in a number of research initiatives in the lab school. Member of NALS & NAEYC.

Lisa Bozogan, After-School Head Teacher

Bozogan recieved a BS in Business Administration from Colby-Sawyer and a M.Ed with teacher certification (N-3) from Plymouth State College. She is currently enrolled in a Doctorate program at Plymouth State College.

Tara Holmes, After-School Toddler Teacher

In addition to her work at Windy Hill School, Holmes is also an Adjunct Assistant Dance Professor at Colby-Sawyer College. She earned a BA degree from Roger Williams University and a M.Ed in Education from Plymouth State University. In addition to supporting Windy Hill children's love of dance, Tara included Windy Hill youngsters in the College's spring production of Enchanted Pig. She has been involved in numerous collaborations celebrating dance and theater, works with KAT Company, and has presented at conferences and workshops.

Paula Schoonmaker, After-School Nursery Teacher

Schoonmaker recieved a BA from Concordia College and has worked with a variety of age groups from infants to sixth graders. Her area of concentration has been preschoolers. She has also been involved with consideratble volunteer work including soccer coach and cub scout pack leader.

Nancie O'Connell, After-School K-3 Teacher

O'Connell earned her BS in Childhood Studies from Plymouth State University and is K-8 certified. She is currently working on a M.Ed. Her considerable experience includes work in first grade classrooms, working with special needs children, and volunteer work.

Alex Ferris, After-School Nursery Program/Summer Program Teacher

Ferris earned a BS in Child Development from Colby-Sawyer College.

Elizabeth Saffarewich, After-School K-3 Teacher

In addition to her duties at Windy Hill School, Saffarewich is an Adjunct Child Development Professor at Colby-Sawyer College. She has a BA in Art History from Northeastern University and a M.S. in Education (K-6) from SUNY. She has taught all over the world incuding Japan, Bahrain, Venezuela, Poland, Germany, and the US. A published author, she is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Delphine Hill, French Teacher

Hill is Windy Hill's visiting artist for the 2010-11 academic year and teaches French in the Toddler, Nursery School, and Kindergarten Programs. She is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Social Sciences and Education Department at Colby-Sawyer College. Delphine has diplomas from the University of Marseille and the University of Bourge-en-Bresse.