2008-2009 Parker Faculty and Staff
Arts and Humanities
Laura Brown Division 1 AH Laura teaches Division 1 AH in Room 27. This is her fourth year at Parker and she is looking forward to thinking about poetry, Outsiders and mockingbirds this year. When she’s not in school, Laura can be found singing, biking, cooking and visiting with her family in New Hampshire (sometimes at the same time!). Laura is especially excited to continue her work with Parker's chorus (the Polyphonics) and to bring more and more music to Parker classes and after school activities.
Amanda Finizio Division 1 AH Amanda grew up in Carlisle, MA, and she comes to Parker after earning a B.A. from Boston College and a M.A. in Anthropology and Gender Studies from Brandeis University. Amanda is excited to be starting her third year as a teacher at Parker, and looks forward to meeting her new students. She now lives in Boston and enjoys being outdoors, hiking, jogging, skiing, kayaking, playing darts, and watching "Lost" with her roommate. Matt Smith Division 1 and 3 AH Matt grew up in Newton, Massachusetts and is now living there again. He has taught at Parker since its start in the fall of 1995. Matt studied at Brown University, where he had the opportunity to teach in South Africa for a year. This is what inspired him to teach and study education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. As the school progresses, Matt still feels strongly about the close relationships between students and teachers, as well as the Coalition principles. In recent years, Matt has added Division 1 Coordinator to his résumé. Janet Woodward Division 1 AH Janet joins Parker last year, though she has been teaching for more than thirty years. Some of those experiences include teaching grades 2-8 and working as a museum teacher at Old Sturbridge Village. Originally from "the quiet corner" of northeastern Connecticut, Janet graduated from UConn and the University of Virginia, though she feels that most of her learning has come from her life as a teacher, parent and farmer. She lives on Indian Head Farm in Berlin with her husband, two sons, two oxen and two cats. She enjoys growing things, music, traditional crafts, and teaching. Janet comes to Parker feeling that she has found kindred spirits here who will help her to keep growing as a teacher and as a person. She is looking forward to watching kids grow in independence and discover their strengths and what they value.
Cam Hewitt Division 2 AH Cam grew up in Groton and was a member of the original Parker student body. He is the first student to return to Parker as a teacher. Cam went to Connecticut College, graduating in 2005. He currently resides in Allston.
Liz Dols Division 2 AH Liz is in her fourth year at Parker, teaching Division 2 AH. She has previous teaching experience in Minnesota and Michigan and attended college at the University of Minnesota. She has one cat, but she loves all animals. She enjoys watching classic films, traveling to visit family, and talking about history.
Ryan Ruopp Division 2 AH Ryan teaches Division 2 AH. It's his fourth year at Parker. Ryan grew up in Amherst, MA and has studied history, philosophy, music, theater and the manufacture of small plastic tubes. Students and co-workers aside, Ryan's favorite thing about Parker is Cafe Wednesday tied with the Parker Polyphonics and any other opportunity to sing. Ryan owns a pirate costume, a gorilla suit, and his enormous black cloak, so he may be in disguise. Rachel Schiller Division 2 AH This is Rachel's second year as a Division 2 AH teacher at Parker. Prior to coming to Parker, Rachel worked at several schools, including Phillips Andover and the Oxbow School, teaching arts-integrated humanities curriculum. In 2005, she received her MA in Arts in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She lives in Medford, MA.
Stacy Thompson Division 2 AH Stacy is starting her second year teaching at Parker. She brings with her eight years of teaching experience from middle schools and high schools in her home state of Maine as well as Massachusetts. When she is not teaching, she enjoys making jewelry, crocheting, singing, reading, watching good movies, going to Fenway, spending time with family (including her cat Atticus), traveling and riding around on her new motorcycle. Anthony Shaker Division 3 AH Anthony (a.k.a. "Scoops") is in his third year at Parker. More specifically, he is a Division 3 AH teacher, leading courses this year on Banned Books, Senior Seminar, American Indian Experience, and Election Media. Anthony came to this school and the Boston area by way of Chicago, where he lived and taught high school prior to Parker life. He is a Chicago native but has lived in Indiana, London, Montana, and California while studying, working, and teaching during the past ten years or so. Things he loves doing: playing drums, sports, photography, collecting Americana items (like state quarters), watching films, and traveling. Feel free to strike up a conversation with him about: music concerts, baseball, politics, the Midwest, backgammon/board games, recent travels, Law and Order, documentaries, etc.
Clay Hobart Division 3 AH Clay, who teaches Division 3 AH, has his B.A. in International Relations (Michigan State University) and Masters in both Social Sciences of Forestry and Environmental History/Philosophy. This is his eighth year at Parker; he has also worked as an agricultural extension agent in Thailand and a program manager for an educational non-profit in Seattle. He now lives in Leominster with his wife Amanda, son Finnegan and greyhound, Mem. Clay is an avid bird watcher who loves hiking, running, going to movies, talking politics, reading and gardening. He thinks of himself as a budding naturalist. He loves Parker and says that he thinks this is a great place for kids to grow up because of how the faculty, parents, and students are all committed to education.
Josie Dickson Division 3 AH This is Josie’s third year at Parker; last year she enjoyed teaching film, writing, and Shakespeare. She took her advisory to Mars. It was awesome. Josie has a B.A. from Northwestern in Performance Studies and a Masters in Education from Tufts. She lives in a brown house in Somerville and enjoys drawing pictures of monsters, making apple pie, watching the Tour de France on TV, going to concerts, and knitting leg warmers. Josie is excited about the strong community at Parker, as well as the important conversations that happen with the dynamic students and faculty.
March Schrader Division 3 AH March was raised in the backwoods of Maine by a family of wild meercats. His biggest artistic influences were bubble gum music and black and white tv. He is married to Teri Schrader, the principal of Parker, and he credits almost everything he knows about teaching to her. They live in Fitchburg with their sons Henry (a Parker alum) and Jake (a Division 3 student) and their beagle, Bob. He has degrees from the University of Hartford and Hartford Art School.
Math, Science and Technology
Diane Kruse Division 2 MST, MST Domain Leader This is Diane’s ninth year at Parker and her fourteenth year in teaching. She studied English and Math at the University of Illinois and then got her M.Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She originally began her career in alternative high schools in Illinois, and she has also spent a year teaching abroad at the International School of Belgium. Diane commutes in from Jamaica Plain, and she loves Parker for its great community and the opportunity to grow as a teacher every year. She feels that the community shares a deep commitment to teaching mathematics and science so that they are accessible, interesting and challenging for all students. Diane has a passion for international travel, having recently been in Ecuador and Japan.
Judy Gibson Division 1 MST Judy is in her fourth year at Parker as a science teacher in Division 1 MST. Before that, she was (and still is) a Parker parent. In fact, her eldest son was in the first graduating class back in 2000. She has two other boys; the youngest is in his third year at Parker. She is originally from Britain and she returns there every summer to a very isolated (and quite magical) spot in the Scottish Hebrides. She has a Biology degree from York University England and a Masters in Education from Antioch New England. She lives in Littleton with her family, 10 chickens, one rabbit, and an extensive and currently very overgrown garden.
Nancy Griffin Division 1 MST Nancy is in her fifth year teaching Division 1 MST, though this is her sixteenth year in education (she used to work at Touchstone Community School). Nancy grew up in Nahant, MA, but she now lives in Shrewsbury with her family. Nancy has two daughters, Nina, who attends the University of Maine (which is where Nancy went to earn her Chemistry and Biology degrees), and Amanda, a freshman in college. She is Red Cross swim instructor who enjoys marine biology and traveling, and she is looking forward to an exciting year of adventure.
Tanya Bouzy Division 1 MST Tanya is starting her seventh year at Parker and her fourteenth year of teaching. She studied Education and Psychology at Atlantic Union College and is working on a M.Ed. at Fitchburg State. She has also spent several years working in Human Services with adolescents and adults. Tanya comes from the West Coast and enjoys spending time with her daughter, Rachel. She also enjoys science fiction and is a Jedi Master at heart. Tanya thinks Parker students are awesome!
Molly Stuart Division 1 MST Molly Stuart is in her third year at Parker teaching Division 1 MST. Originally from Boulder, Colorado, Molly now lives in Groton. She enjoys being outdoors (hiking, camping, biking) as well as painting and reading. Molly graduated from Trinity College in 2005 and was a member of the New Teachers Collaborative in 2007. She is looking forward to getting to know the students in her advisory and MST classes.
Mit Wanzer Division 1 MST Mit has been a teacher in Massachusetts for ten years, seven of them in Division 1 MST at Parker. Prior to teaching, he built and operated small hydroelectric dams and also was an engineer aboard the Clearwater, a Hudson River sloop. Mit enjoys restoring his 100 year old canoe and exploring rivers, forests, lakes, and mountains with his family of four. He graduated in 1987 from St. John’s College and in 1997 from the Antioch New England Graduate School. Mit loves that the essential quality of being a teacher at Parker means being “a generalist first, expert second.” He is looking forward to finding uncertified vernal pools around Devens this year. Lorin Hill Division 2 MST This is Lorin's eighth year teaching here at Parker and her twelfth year teaching in general. She'll be teaching Senior Seminar this year. Lorin lives in Groton with her husband and two children, Carter (4) and Lucy (2). Lorin really gets into kickboxing. She holds a BS in Horticulture and Agronomy and a MS in Plant Biology, both from UNH, Durham. Her teaching certification she earned from Franklin Pierce. Oddly enough, her realtor is the one who told her about Parker way back when. This year, Lorin is mostly looking forward to surviving potty training with Carter.
Jennifer Brassard Division 2 MST Jen lives in Marlborough with her fiance and two cats. Jen received her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences from Clemson University and her MAT in Secondary Education from the University of New Hampshire. Outside of teaching, Jen loves running, painting, reading and watching football. Jen is looking forward to her third year at Parker. She is also coaching the girls' JV soccer team in the fall. John Frothingham Division 2 MST John joins Parker after working in industry for over twenty years; he held responsible positions in both large and small companies (Polaroid, Kodak, CMGI, etc.) developing new products, managing sales and operating his own international business. He found it interesting, but when it no longer offered intrinsic rewards, he was ready for a change. His new journey began four years ago when he started substitute teaching. It confirmed how much he enjoyed being with kids and engendering his passion for the math and sciences. Since then, he has acquired both his middle and high school teaching certification. His first year, he taught math and science at Wood Hill Middle School in Andover, MA. Then, two years ago, he taught math at Ayer High School. He is excited to join Parker, as it matches his own philosophy of education perfectly. John earned an electrical engineering degree from Duke University. For twenty years, he has lived locally in Harvard, MA with his wife and two daughters (both in middle/high school), two golden retrievers and a cat (without a tail). He enjoys skiing, biking, astronomy, singing and family activities, and he looks forward to contributing to the school and community.
Kris Grabarek Division 2 MST This will be Kris' third year at Parker in Division 2 MST. Before coming to Parker, Kris worked for five years as the Assistant Director for Chemistry Education at MIT where he advised graduate and undergraduate students, trained teaching assistants and worked with Chemistry faculty on curriculum issues. Prior to MIT, Kris taught high school science and math in MA and New York City. Kris enjoys spending his time outdoors, rock climbing, camping with his wife, two sons and cocker spaniel Willie and Tibetan Terrier, Molly. Curtis Johnson Division 2 MST This is Curtis' second year at Parker where he will be teaching Division 2 math partnering Kris. This will be his fourth year teaching math and his second year teaching in a small learning environment. Prior to teaching, he worked in the high technology datacom/telecom industry as a marketing professional. He has a BSEE degree from the USAF Academy (yes, he has flown fighter aircraft and others) and an MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA (yep, he surfs also). He's married with a son who is a senior in high school and two twenty-something daughters - one is going to UMASS Amherst and the other has graduated from Amherst and is managing a golf pro shop on Nantucket. Curtis loves the outdoors and his hobbies are doing anything outside - especially if it involves nature in some way. He is an avid bicyclist, kayaker, backpacker and sailor. During the winter he also truly enjoys the game of racquetball. He is really looking forward to getting to know everyone here at Parker.
Meggie Winchell Division 2 and 3 MST Meggie joins Parker last year as a science teacher. She is drawn to Parker's philosophy of engaged learning and is excited to become part of the community. Meggie is a teacher and a naturalist. She has taught in schools as well as for Mass. Audubon. One of her passions is leading international environmental education/cultural exchange programs to Costa Rica and Baja, Mexico. She holds a BS in Biology and a BA in Nature and Holistic Education. Dawn Crane Division 3 MST Dawn is entering her fourteenth year of teaching here at Parker. This year she will teach Division 3 chemistry and math. She was formerly a Division 1 and Division 2 MST teacher. Prior to teaching, Dawn was a chemist for DuPont. She bought a house in Townsend last summer, where she resides with her 4 year old son. Dawn enjoys hiking and spending time at playgrounds and animal farms with her son. She received a BS in chemistry and a MA in teaching, both from Simmons College. Dawn is kept at Parker by the community feel and the fact that she gets to teach in a way that encourages active student participation. She also can't imagine being called "Ms. Crane". Jon Churchill Division 3 MST Jon Churchill is excited for his fourth year in Division 3 MST and his tenth year of teaching overall. Jon lives in Boxborough with his wife, infant/toddling daughter and Wally the Portuguese Water Dog. Jon graduated with a B.A. in economics from Wesleyan University and a master’s from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The curiosity of students and faculty is what keeps Jon at Parker.
John Bohannon Division 3 MST John Bohannon is in his tenth year of teaching, all at Parker. He teaches Division 3 MST and is also the Division 3 Coordinator. Formerly an automotive engineer, John continue to return to Parker because of the relationships that he forms with students and colleagues. He also enjoys the “less is more” philosophy that allows him to work with students to help them truly understand how to explore and apply physics concepts. John received a BSME from the University of Vermont and a MSME from Florida State University.
Spanish
Ruth Whalen Crockett Division 2 Spanish, Spanish Domain Leader Ruth is in her ninth year at Parker, and she is the Spanish Domain Leader. Ruth loves working at a school where she continues to improve her Spanish, teaches amazing students, and works with her friends. She has a B.A. from Beloit College and an M.Ed. from Harvard. She is originally from Wisconsin, but now lives in Lowell with her husband, Jonathan, and their 3 ˝ year old son, Andrew and 7 month old daughter, Julia. She considers herself “just beginning” at gardening and “meets” at cooking. She looks forward to continuing to improve her teaching and helping her students grow as Spanish speakers this year.
David Lucil Division 1 Spanish Before coming to Parker eight years ago, David was an ESL teacher in Spain, France, Ecuador and Colombia. He is originally from Cape Cod, but now lives in Lowell with his wife Jennifer, baby twins Julian and Luke, and their cat Stella. David has a B.A. in history from Hobart College, and his hobbies include music, singing, exercise and nature.
Aubrey Moody Division 1 Spanish Aubrey is starting her second year at Parker this fall. She recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. During the course of her studies at WMU, Aubrey participated in a study abroad program that took her to Burgos, Spain. While in Burgos, she taught math and English at a local grade school. In her free time, Aubrey loves scrap-booking, delving into a good book, or trying out a new recipe. She very much looks forward to beginning her teaching career at Parker, where she may continue to improve her Spanish and share her passion for language with her students.
Carmen Gonzalez Perez Division 2 Spanish Carmen is in her third year at Parker and she already feels that being a returning teacher makes a difference. She knows that when she walks the hallways, she will be greeting students and passing some smiling faces. She is really thrilled because she will be co-advisor with Jen again this year. She loves teaching Division 2 Spanish. Her family lives in Spain, but she feels close to them even now that they are far away. She loves everything related to the arts and books. She also enjoys hiking in the mountains and being outside. One particular achievement she is proud of is her PhD in translation. She invites anyone to stop by and talk about Spain with her.
Carrie Duff Division 2 and 3 Spanish Carrie is delighted to return to Parker for her third year. She is originally from New Hampshire and recently moved to Leominster with her two kids. She has a BA in Spanish from Cornell and an MA in Spanish from Middlebury. She has studied and traveled in Spain, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
Wellness
Deborah Chamberlain Wellness Deborah is starting her twelfth year at Parker as a Wellness teacher. Prior to coming here, she spent 10 years working with Outward Bound at Hurricane Island, in New York City and in Wales, U.K. She recently renovated her cabin in Wendell (near the Quabbin Reservoir), where she lives with her five pound poodle BooBoo and partner. The renovations included incorporating a 2.4 kilowatt solar system and solar hot water panels to supply domestic hot water and radiant floor heating. Her hobbies include gardening, cooking, and spending as much time as possible outside. Deborah has a degree in education from MCLA; at Parker, she enjoys her connection with students and the time that the faculty spends together discussing how to deliberately create a positive school culture.
Alan Laubenstein Wellness Alan has been teaching for 27 years, eleven of them at Parker. He has taught at schools in Hawaii, Greece, and Austria, as well as with Outward Bound. Alan’s B.S. is in Physical Education and Health from UMass and he is a candidate for his M.Ed. from Cambridge College. Alan is originally from New Hampshire, but now lives in Lexington. He has a 14 year old son, Connor. His interests and hobbies include adventures in nature, hiking, camping, skiing, and triathlons. He is passionate about fatherhood and music. Alan says the respectful and thoughtful culture at Parker keeps him here, and he is looking forward to building relationships with students and the quirky and creative aspects of Parker life. Laura Warner Wellness Laura is in her sixth year at Parker as a Wellness teacher in Division 1 and 2, returning after a stateside mobilization as a medic with the U.S. Army Reserves. She has a B.A. in Psychology from Boston University, and a Masters degree in Risk and Prevention Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Laura lives in Littleton with her family, and one of her favorite things to do outside of Parker is flying trapeze!
Student Services
Terry Weisinger Academic Support and Special Education Coordinator Terry came to the Boston area for college and has lived in New England ever since. She is married, with two children, Jake and Hallie. Terry believes Parker is a unique environment for both teachers and students. Her oldest graduated from Parker, while her youngest is in her third year. This is Terry’s ninth year at Parker.
Lee Guerette Directed Studies and Special Education Lee has a Master's degree from Boston University in Reading and Language and a BA in English literature from Franconia College. She also has many hours of special education studies and is certified to teach both special education and reading. Lee lives in New Hampshire with her husband and Jack Russell terrier, Winston. Lee has been involved in Eastern philosophy for many years and loves to talk about attention, attitudes and controlling your energy. She enjoys a hearty laugh and a long walk with Winston.
Sue Whalley College/Transition Counselor Sue lives in Carlisle with her husband David and their dog Shadow. Their two children are Parker graduates. Brian (class of 2003) is also a graduate of U. Mass. Amherst and has been happily launched. Beth (class of 2005) studies sociology at Ithaca College. Sue earned her Bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo and her Masters of Education in School Counseling from Boston College. This is Sue's ninth year at Parker and her thirty-second as a school counselor. Julie Carr Student Services This is Julie's second year at Parker. Prior to Parker, she spent four years teaching in a public school or preschool setting and more than three years teaching in a career school. She is also a licensed massage therapist, so in between teaching engagements she is focused on her massage practice, which is now located in Groton. She and her husband, Tom, recently bought their first home which is in Shirley. They spend lots of time working in the yard, creating things in the kitchen and nesting. Julie is a big fan of yoga but struggles with having enough time to practice it. She holds a Bachelor's in Communicative Disorders from URI and a Master's in Special Education from Simmons College. She's very excited about becoming part of the Parker Community!
Administration and Support Staff Teri Schrader Principal Teri was raised in Connecticut and now resides in Fitchburg, Massachusetts with her husband, March, two sons (Parker alum Henry and Division 3 student Jake), and Bob the Beagle (the sweetest dog on earth). This is Teri’s thirteenth year at Parker, and her eighth year as Principal. Before coming to Parker, she was a theater director and teacher at Watkinson School, as well as a gas station attendant during the gas crisis of 1978. Teri’s hobbies include working on her house and yard; she thinks she is highly skilled at telling jokes (but make sure you ask someone else’s opinion on that!). She hopes to improve her Spanish over this school year.
Deb Merriam Academic Dean This is Deb’s fourteenth year at Parker; she joined the faculty as the school was starting up in 1995. Deb has degrees from Williams College and Harvard Graduate School of Education. Although she has technically worked in all divisions and all domains in the school, most recently, she has taught Division 3 AH and Senior Seminar. She now serves as the Academic Dean. Deb is married to Parker teacher John Bohannon, and they live in Shirley with Tilly the dog, 3 cats, 11 chickens and 2 bunnies. (She hopes to get goats soon.) When she's not at school, Deb is playing with her two year old son, Zaden, whose favorite things to do are walk and make animal noises. Nicky Dudensing Assistant to the Principal and Office Manager Nicky is beginning her tenth year at Parker. Originally from Britain, she has been living in the United States for twenty years. She lives on the beach in Duxbury with her husband, Peter. Nicky has three children, two sons who are just finished college and a daughter who is a junior at Roanoke College in Virginia. Nicky loves biking, jewelry making and following the Red Sox. Harry Jacobson Technology Coordinator Harry has been at Parker now for eleven years. He lives in Harvard with his wife, son and two cats. His daughter is currently at Brown. Outside of Parker, Harry and his wife enjoy their time cooking together with a gourmet cooking group. Clare Fox Ringwall Director of the New Teachers Collaborative Clare joined the Parker faculty at the very beginning, fourteen years ago, and taught for one year before returning two years ago as Director of the New Teachers Collaborative. She likes hanging around with her family, walking her yellow lab (Ripple), getting lost in a good book and working with new teachers. Being part of the Parker community continues to exceed her expectations! Debbie Osofsky Advisory Coordinator Debbie is originally from Potomac, Maryland and currently resides in Concord, Massachusetts with her husband, Marc, their two sons, Evan and Jared, and dog, Jesse. This is Debbie’s twelfth year at Parker. Prior to working here, Debbie worked at schools in Moscow, Russia and Edina, Minnesota, developing service-learning, leadership, and other youth development programs. In her spare time, Debbie enjoys kayaking, swimming and hiking with her family and dog.
Cathy Pearlman Administrative Assistant Cathy has worked at Parker for eleven years, though she has been involved with the school since its beginning (all three of her children are Parker graduates). She works as an assistant to the Business Manager and supports the work of the front office. She has an associates degree in Human Services from Mount Wachusett Community College. Cathy lives in Townsend with her husband and dog Tiny and she enjoys yoga in her spare time.
Michelle McKenna Business Manager Michelle is starting her fourth year as the Business Manager. Prior to coming to Parker, she worked in accounting in a hospital setting. Michelle got her B.S. from Boston College. Originally from Everett, MA, she now lives in Billerica with her husband Patrick, 1 year old daughter Calissa and their four dogs. For fun, Michelle likes to hike, read, and ride her motorcycle.
Becka Kane Program Assistant Becka, a 2001 Parker graduate, is in her fourth year working as a program associate for the Sizer Teachers Center and Sizer Foundation. She has a B.S. in Communications from Endicott College and is in her second year of graduate school at Fitchburg State College, studying Applied Communications.
Ben Benoit Athletic Director Ben begins his eleventh year as Parker’s athletic director this year. He also coaches girls basketball, cross country and track and field at Parker. In addition to coaching at other high schools and colleges, Ben has been a personal trainer. He has a B.S. and M.S. in Exercise Science from UMass. He lives in Littleton with his wife, Robin (a former Parker teacher), his seven year old Gabrielle, Jett the dog, Quentie the cat, Squirt the turtle, and a nameless Gecko. Ben lists competitive cycling, hiking and coaching as his hobbies and passions.
John Barry Facilities Manager John is in his second year at Parker. He is originally from the North Shore and now makes his home in Townsend. John has been a carpenter for over twenty years.
Lee McManus Kitchen Manager Lee is beginning her third year here at Parker. She graduated from Johnson and Wales University with a degree in Culinary Arts. Lee lives in Clinton with her husband, Roger, and two children, Roger III (a.k.a. Trey) and Kathleen.
Art Stoumbelis Library Assistant Art has made the transition from being a long-time Parker parent (both his daughters are Parker graduates) to being on the Parker staff. After being a parent volunteer in the library for years, he now works there several days a week. Art brings a background of teaching, clinical social work and software technical writing with him to this work. He has a B.A. in psychology from Lafayette College and a M.S.W. from the University of North Carolina. Art grew up in Stoneham, MA, but now lives in Boxboro with his wife and their dog Toby. He is a passionate fan of both Bruce Springsteen and basketball (especially the NCAA tournament), and he enjoys coaching, reading, and crossword puzzles. Bridgit Towle School Receptionist Bridgit, who came to the US from England in 1971, lives in Westminster with her husband. They have three grown children. Michele Raudonat Office Assistant Michele joined Parker part-time last January just in time, according to her youngest, to avoid insanity from too much cat "interpreting". That is to say, she rejoined the workforce after nearly a twenty year hiatus she spent caring for her three children, one of whom is a Parker grad and currently at UVM. The other two are currently students at Parker. Originally from Rochester, NY, Michele and her husband moved to the Boston area after college. She's a St. Lawrence University grad with a BA in French language and literature. Jorge Rivera Custodian Jorge started working at Parker three years ago. He's originally from Leominster and lives there still with his wife and daughter and Chihuahua, Susie. He is currently looking for a mate for her. Jorge enjoys working on cars including mechanics and auto-body work. Julio Martinez Part-time Custodian Julio started working at Parker last year. He lives in Fitchburg with his partner and child