WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington Public Schools has welcomed 23 new teachers and staff members for the 2019-2020 school year:
- Arlene Poeck, Educational Assistant, Boutwell
- Isabella Gallant, Kindergarten Teacher, Wildwood
- McKayla Hersom, Educational Assistant, Shawsheen
- Ashley Jones, Educational Assistant, Shawsheen
- Elizabeth Pellegrino, Educational Assistant, Shawsheen
- Jennifer Sirois, Administrative Assistant, Shawsheen
- Mary Vardner, Special Education/Pathways, Shawsheen
- Michelle Bryan, Administrative Assistant, Woburn St. School
- Kara Pereira, Educational Assistant, Woburn St. School
- Katherine McKenna, Special Education, West Intermediate
- Carissa Carrier, LPN Educational Assistant, Middle School
- Amy Glavin, Reading Specialist, Middle School
- Jennifer Grandbois, Special Education Inclusion Teacher, Middle School
- Lauren Kulakowski, Special Education Teacher, Middle School
- Neil MacDonald, Special Education Inclusion Teacher, Middle School
- Ashley Rokobauer, Special Education STRIDES Teacher, Middle School
- Charles Ronchetti, Technology Education/STEM Teacher, Middle School
- Jessica Craft, Math Teacher, High School
- Savannah Dupeyrat, Physical Education & Health Teacher, High School
- Ashley LeBlanc, School Counselor, High School
- Kelly Ayers, Physical Therapist, District
- Jacqueline Dami, School Psychologist, District
- Meaghan St. Denis, School Psychologist, District
Many of these new teachers and staff members were present at this week’s School Committee Meeting as part of the committee’s tradition of welcoming new personnel at the start of the school year.
Among those present were two Wilmington High School graduates — Ashley LeBlanc (Class of 2004) and Katherine McKenna (Class of 2014).
WHS Principal Linda Peters noted that it was LeBlanc’s own high school counselor at Wilmington High School during her time as a student that inspired her to pursue a career in school counseling.
North Intermediate Principal Christine McMenimen added that McKenna is a former standout field hockey and softball player at Wilmington High. She holds her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in elementary education from Bridgwater State University and has previously served as a substitute in the district.
“We’ve had many new staff members join us over the past three months, which isn’t terribly unusual,” said Superintendent Dr. Glenn Brand. “One of the wonderful things I’ve learned about Wilmington is the great longevity of many of our staff. And we hope our [new staff members] will be with us for many, many years to come… We welcome them and wish you a great year ahead.”
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