
Faculty/Staff Directory



Sarah Cassidy
Kindergarten Teacher
MEd: Keene State
EdS in Language and Literacy: Simmons College
BA in Studio Art: CUNY Hunter

Amanda Dixon
Middle School English Teacher


Josh Fields
Music Teacher
BS, Plymouth State University
"PCS is a wonderful community school with so many wonderful opportunities for students, parents and staff alike. I am so happy to be here and be teaching such a wide range of phenomenal students."

Stacey Frazer
K-4 Academic Support Teacher
Post Grad Certificate in Educational Leadership: Antioch University
MEd: UMass Amherst
BS: Georgetown University
"I am very fortunate to be able to work with students across the grades and watch them grow both academically and social-emotionally. I really enjoy helping kids learn to read and develop a love for books."

Catharine Hamilton
Speech-Language Pathologist
UMass Amherst, MA Communication Disorders
Elms College, CAGS Childhood Lang. Disorders
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) - ASHA
"I am passionate about providing specialized support in the area of speech & language to students who need it. Working with the PCS team of educators, staff, and especially the students, is very gratifying."

Valerie Kosednar
Preschool Teacher
Early Childhood Endorsement: UVM
BA and MA in Music Ed: University of Wisconsin-Madison
"What I appreciate most in my work with children is the creative freedom and artistic flow of weaving music, stories and movement into play, learning and the discovery of their world."

Adrienne LaPierre
Tech Integrationist
MAT in Teaching with Technology: Marlboro College Graduate School
"There's a great sense of collaboration at PCS, and it's a pleasure to be part of the team. I especially love witnessing Eureka! moments, when a sudden understanding leads students to feel empowered by and connected to their learning."

Jack Millerick
Preschool Paraeducator

Ellen Tumavicus
Art Teacher
MA: UMass Amherst
"Helping kids from ages 4 to 14 find and develop their creative spirit so that they can learn to see, know and value themselves and their world more deeply is what I love most about my job."