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Meet Our Staff!
Mr. Mike Gaumont, Principal
I am incredibly excited to be joining the St. Joseph Community. I am passionate about education and the Catholic Faith. I have spent the last three school years teaching eighth grade at Litchfield Middle School where I coached basketball and baseball. I am a resident of Milford, New Hampshire and a parishioner at St. Patrick Church. I am actively engaged in my parish community, serving as a lector at mass, and participating in the Men of St. Joseph Prayer Group as well as the Knights of Columbus.
Mrs. Pauline Martineau, Assistant Principal, Social Sciences
Mrs. Martineau has been an educator for more than 40 years at St. Joseph's Regional Jr. High School. She is also the Athletic Director, U.S. History. Mrs. Martineau's care for the students is endless as she supports the development of their independence and strong faith and character.
Mrs. Christina Garand, Business Office
Mrs. Garand handles all things finance-related! She guides families through the tuition agreements and financial aid process. Additionally, she can assist with scholarships and grant applications.
Mrs. Amanda Kane, Admissions Director and Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Kane guides families through the admissions process, from the first inquiring call to walking through the door on the first day of school. Mrs. Kane schedules and gives tours of St. Joe's as she knows everything STJ. She schedules shadow days (be a Bear for the day) for prospective students and walks families through the completion of admissions documentation.
Mr. Leif Merryfield, Gr. 7 & 8 Science Teacher
Mr. Merryfield is a scientist with a passion for inquiry and knowledge. In life science and earth science, students learn to ask questions, conduct research, collect and evaluate information from a variety of sources, communicate about observations and findings, and work collaboratively to draw intelligent conclusions.
Mrs. Julie O'Brien, Spanish Teacher, Student Services Coordinator, Gr. 7 & 8
Mrs. Catherine Goodwin, Math Teacher, Gr. 7 & 8
Mrs. Goodwin is a mathematician with a mind for creative problem-solving and logic. Mrs. Goodwin encourages students to "think-out-of-the-box" while applying sound mathematical practices. She is highly accessible and stretches students' thinking, offering after-school supplemental instruction if necessary.
Mrs. Lucy Jones, Religious Education, Gr. 7 & 8
Mrs. Jones is a Certified Catechist and artist. She is invested in the formation of adolescents as they learn to navigate complicated lives. In addition, as the St. Joseph Art Teacher, she teaches authentic artistic techniques and inspires appreciation of artistic pieces. Mrs. Jones individualizes instruction because she comes to know her students deeply.
Mr. Jeff Jenkins, Band Instructor, Gr. 7 & 8
Mr. Jenkins is our band insructor. He teaches at St. Joseph Regional Jr. High four days each week. He encourages students to try new instruments and explore talent they may not know they have. He grows the band as a team, as their music is always made better together.
Miss. Emily Moreau, P.E. Instructor, Gr. 7 & 8
Ms. Moreau is a first year PE teacher. She transitioned into her teaching career after working as a Youth Programs Coordinator. She has coached our girls’ soccer program for the last two years. She hopes to inspire the youth through her passion for fitness and sports. Ms. Moreau is thrilled to join the St. Joseph’s community full-time this year.
Prior to joining the staff at St. Joe’s, Mrs. O’Brien has worked with middle school-aged children for the last several years of her career. She is a lifelong learner who is dedicated to the mission of encouraging her students to both recognize their strengths and develop the skills to overcome their challenges. Mrs. O'Brien is excited about joining the St. Joe's community and looks forward to the new experiences she will encounter.
Ms. Leia Donovan, Language Arts Teacher, Gr. 7 & 8
Ms. Donovan has a B.A. in English Literature, has spent four years in the classroom, and has a passport filled with stamps from around the world. You will usually find her reading, trying to write a compelling story, or out enjoying her home state of New Hampshire. God willing, she will inspire the St. Joseph students to succeed and will prepare them for high school.
Mrs. Teresa Tarr, World Geography Instructor, Gr. 7 & 8
Mrs. Tarr has been an educator and a coach for 30+ years in the NH public school system. She is thrilled to be able to bring her experience and her faith to her classroom here at St. Joseph! She is looking forward to "traveling around the world" with her 7th graders in World Geography class as well as sharing her passion for the arts with her drama class.
Miss. Kierra Curtis, Art, Gr. 7 & 8
It is our hope that students will take responsibility for emailing teachers with questions after they have asked a friend, consulted their agenda books and used resources teachers have given them to do each assignment. Students should email teachers if they know they have been or will be out for an extended period if they would like to make an appointment to stay after school for additional help.
What Our Teachers Are Saying...
"I love teaching at a Catholic school because the students have a love for learning and are amazing students."
"The best part about my job is having great connections with the students over their two years and seeing their growth as individuals."
"The smaller class sizes at St. Joe's allow me to focus on each student more, so if they struggle I can help them understand the subject matter and develop their scientific lab skills."
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