Deb Boles: Instructional Assistant
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Deb has been a part of SES since 2012. She attended Lyndon State College and has completed several courses through CCV. She has taken a course on the iPact learning system and recently completed several classes learning the DI reading program.  She enjoys discovering new ways to help children learn. Deb has 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren. She has many “fur babies” and is a foster for Potter's Angels Rescue. She has fostered/saved around 50 dogs in the past 6 years. She enjoys reading, cooking, being with friends, going to the beach and doing just about anything that includes her grandkids. She can be reached at dboles@wrvsu.org

Linda Kent: Instructional Assistant
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In 1996, Mrs. Kent left the nursing profession to join the staff at Sharon Elementary, when her two children were Sharon students. Currently she works closely with the Special Educator, teaching remedial math and reading while overseeing much of the SPED administrative duties. She has served as the school backup nurse when needed and is Level 2 certified in the Wilson Reading Program for dyslexic students. Linda loves to travel, especially to Louisiana to visit her granddaughter. She also loves adventures of any kind! You can reach Mrs. Kent at lkent@wrvsu.org.

Toni Phillip: Special Education
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Toni Phillip joined the SES team in 2000 and has since made it her home, teaching students reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic.  Toni graduated from Champlain College with a dual degree in Education and Special Education and a minor in Psychology.  She is certified for Wilson Reading and Direct Instruction. She recently completed her Masters in Education at UVEI. She grew up in Bethel and resides in Royalton, Vermont.  She has three grown daughters, Roselie, Eliza and Olivia Phillip.   She enjoys farming, gardening and spending time with family.  You can reach Toni Phillip at tphillip@wrvsu.org.

Carol Rogers: Instructional Assistant
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Carol has been working at Sharon Elementary since 1997. She has worked in every classroom.  Her children went to Sharon Elementary and her granddaughter is currently there. She enjoys cooking, gardening,reading and spending time outdoors. You can reach Carol at crogers@wrvsu.org.

Katherine Roe: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
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Katherine joined the WRVSU in 2008 as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant.  She visits five schools within the district, including Sharon. When not working, she gardens, volunteers, reads, trains a retired racehorse, and enjoys the company of her husband and three grown children. You can reach Katherine at kroe@wrvsu.org.

Maura-Lynne Strance: Counselor
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Mrs. Strance joined Sharon Elementary in 2019 as the school counselor. Mrs. Strance teaches Social Skills to grades K-6 and works one on one and in small groups to work through social-emotional needs.  She has over 20 years in the field as a classroom teacher, Dean of Students and School Counselor.  Mrs. Strance earned a B.A. in Elementary Education and Psychology from Saint Michael’s College and an M.S. in School Counseling from the College of St. Joseph.  She lives in Bethel with her husband, two sons, dog and cat.  In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family. She can be reached at mstrance@wrvsu.org.

Paul Sadowski: Compensatory Support
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Paul has been at Sharon Elementary since 2009. He currently serves as a math co-teacher and coach.  Paul sees each class at least once a week and engages with the teachers and students in hands-on, relevant math applications that are related to what the class is covering at the time.  He also spends time with outdoor learning at the school and is often seen gardening and cooking with classes on the campfire. Paul also works with One Planet and he substitutes on his off days. Paul manages the ski school in Quechee and is a world traveler who loves gardening and hiking. He can be reached at psadowski@wrvsu.org.

Katie Stoeckle: School Nurse
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Katie joined Sharon Elementary in 2022 as the school nurse. She moved to Vermont from Colorado in 2019, looking for a quiet place to raise a family and enjoy outdoor activities. She has been a nurse for 11 years, working in the hospital and in outpatient clinics. Prior to Sharon Elementary, she was a nurse at White River Family Practice for two and a half years. She has lived all over the country - Arizona, West Virginia, Michigan, Chicago, Colorado - but feels like she has really found a home here in Vermont and in Sharon. She has 2 kids in Sharon Elementary, a husband who is also a nurse, and a dog at home. When not at school, she enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and pretty much any outdoor activity. She can be reached at kstoeckle@wrvsu.org

Kasey Cronan: Instructional Assistant
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Kasey is joining the SES staff after working as a substitute in our preschool and elementary classrooms. She has an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education and over a decade worth of experience working with preschool and elementary students as a paraprofessional. Kasey has three children, two currently attending SES. When not working, Kasey loves spending time with her children, reading, and going on adventures, especially if they involve ice cream. She can be reached at kcronan@wrvsu.org

Ashley Robinson: Behavior Specialist
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Ashley joined the WRVSU at Sharon Elementary this year as a Behavior Specialist from Clara Martin Center. Ashley has a bachelor's degree from Utica University in Psychology Child Life as well as being a certified special education teacher.  Ashley is passionate about empowering kids to make their own and best choices. Ashley is here to support the social, emotional, behavioral and mental health needs of all students. Ashley is a huge dog lover and loves being outside! You can reach Ashley at ashley.robinson@wrvsu.org

Abbie Peirolo: Instructional Assistant
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Hello, I’m Miss Abbiey! I love ferrets and my husband! I actually have a ferret named Jax; he will be 5 years old and is our little fur baby! He is the best ferret in the whole world! I am a very spunky, outgoing, down-to-earth, open-minded person. I like helping people any way I possibly can. I was a first responder in CT, both EMT and firefighter. I was born and raised in Connecticut! I am the baby of 6. I moved up here about 4 years ago. I wanted a new change of pace. I always dreamed of moving North and being in the woods around nature. My favorite sound in the entire world is; babbling brooks!  I love seeing smiles on faces. If you are feeling down, I will do ANYTHING to bring a smile to your face. I am 27 years young! I do not have any physical kids, but I do have one in heaven; her name is Savannah. My favorite month is October, Halloween is my absolute FAVORITE holiday! The Nightmare Before Christmas is my obsession! I love the fall and winter… mostly winter. I love watching the snowfall and the peacefulness I feel after a snowstorm. I am a very protective and empathetic person who just wants to see everyone succeed. I like to get stuff done, but also have fun while doing it! Life is all about creating memories with your loved ones and being present in the now. “You know what you gotta do when life gets you down… Just keep swimming!” You can reach Abbie at apeirolo@wrvsu.org

Ali Picord: Occupational Therapist
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Ali is new to the supervisory union this year and will be covering the South Royalton campus and Sharon. She recently graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with her doctorate of occupational therapy. Ali is new to the area, recently moving from upper Michigan. In her spare time she enjoys everything outside: hiking, swimming, climbing, etc, and hopes one day to visit all the National Parks! You can reach Ali at apicord@wrvsu.org