Staff Director / Bios

Karen Haskins is Co-Principal. Karen holds a BA in Modern Languages/Rhetoric from Nazareth College of Rochester and an MA in English Literature from St. Bonaventure University. She also serves as Librarian at GSCS and teaches at Lyndon State College. She lives in St. Johnsbury with her husband Merle and children Emma, Sam (GSCS '04), Eli (GSCS '08), Alice (GSCS '09).

Linda Hartwell is Co- Principal. She earned a BS in Business from Lyndon State College and lives in St. Johnsbury with her husband Tim, and sons Tim (GSCS '09) and Christopher (GSCS '12).

Tonya Caron is the Director of Early Education. Tonya has an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and is currently completing her senior year at Johnson State College, anticipating her degree in Elementary Education with a Psychology Endorsement. She lives in Lyndonville with her husband and three beautiful children, with whom she enjoys camping and kayaking.

 

Joy Ely is the Director of Development.  Joy graduated from Lyndon State College with a BS in Human Services and Counseling, and holds graduate credits towards her Masters of Education from Plymouth State University.  Prior to joining the Good Shepherd community, Joy was the director of several Residential programs in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine as well as was a School Director of a school in Saint Johnsbury, Vt.  She currently lives in Saint Johnsbury with her husband Patrick and three amazing children, Emily (GSCS '18), Camden (GSCS '20) and Addison (GSCS '22).

Kathy Sevigny teaches Pre-School and is the Extended Care facilitator.Kathy's post-secondary experiences includes conferences and training with extensive portfolio development. She previously owned/operated a home child care business and served as as the pre-school assistant in a neighboring school system. She has also been a Religious Education director and teacher. Kathy enjoys gardening, cooking and singing, and lives with her husband in Danville, enjoying their 3 grown children and 3 adorable grandchildren.

Beverly McCarthy teaches Kindergarten. She holds a degree in Fine Arts from UMass/Dartmouth. Beverly lives in St. Johnsbury with her husband Dick and two sons, Connor (GSCS '12) and Luke (GSCS '15).

Linda Brown teaches Pre- K & Kindergarten Musci, Kindergarten Religious Education, and is the Kindergarten Aide . Linda has a BA in Education with a minor in Early Childhood from Mt. St. Mary College and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She has taught pre-school, preK and Kindergarten for over 25 years, and continues to teach Religious Education at St. Rose of Lima parish in Littleton. Linda lives in Franconia with her husband Greg, and enjoys 4 children, 2 step children and 6 grandchildren.

 

 

Lauren Smith is our new 1st Grade teacher!  Lauren recently graduated from Lyndon State College with a double major, Bachelor of Science Degrees in Elementary Education and Liberal Studies with concentrations in English and Social Sciences.  She was born and raised in St. Johnsbury.  She is a lifeguard and a swimming lesson instructor at the Kiwanis pool and Saint Johnsbury Academy.  She enjoys reading, being outside, cooking, watching and playing sports.  She enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her dog Molly.

 

Dawn Frechette teaches 2nd Grade.She holds a BS in Elementary Education from Castleton State College and lives in St. Johnsbury with her husband John and children Marianna (GSCS '11), Gwen (GSCS '14), and Max (GSCS '16).  She enjoys reading and computers.

 

Lynn Cartularo teaches 3rd Grade.  Lynn earned a BS in Finance from Bentley College, and is currently completing coursework for her teaching certificate at Lyndon State College.  She lives in Lyndon with her husband Vinny and sons Nick, Michael, and Ryan (GSCS '13).

 

Lindsey Stahler teaches 4th Grade.  She holds a BA in Elementary Education and American Studies from St. Michael's College.  Lindsey lives in Waterford.  She enjoys being outside, cooking, reading, and playing cards. 

 

Sonia Jolliffe teaches 5/6 Grade.  Sonia attended Catholic School while growing up in Louisville, Kentucky and is a firm beliver in the benefits of a Catholic Education.  She reveived a B.A. in English from DePauw University and did graduate work in Education at California State University in Northridge.  Mrs. Jolliffe taught English and French in California, Composition at Wheeling Jesuit University, and English at St. Johnsbury Academy before following her daughters Emerson (GSCS '17) and Siri (GSCS '20) to Good Shepherd.  Mrs. Jolliffe lives in West Barent with her husband, daughters and two-year old son, Henry. An avid hiker and a voracious reader, she loves cooking, writing, and spending time with her family outside.

 

Laurie Roberts is our new 5/6 Grade teacher!   Laurie is a graduate of the University of Maine Orono with a B.S. in Natural Resources, with a concentration in soil and water conservation.  She holds an Associates Degree in Business Management from Northern Essex Community College.  She attended Lyndon State College's teacher certification program, and holds a license, awarded by the state of Vermont Departement of Education.  Laurie lives in Lyndonville with her husband Doug, two children, Ethan (GSCS 2013), Ann (GSCS 2016), one dog and two rabbits.

Annie Angell teaches 7th and 8th Grade Language Arts and Social Studies. She graduated from Lyndon State College with a BA in English Literature with a focus in secondary education. Annie lives in St. Johnsbury with her husband Tim and son Coulson (GSCS '20) and infant daughter Chloe.

Mary Hughes teaches 7th and 8th grade Math and Religion. Mary holds a BS from the University of Vermont. She lives in St. Johnsbury with her husband Dan and son Brendan (GSCS '08). She also has two grown daughters. 

 

JoAnn Clark is our new 7th and 8th grade Science teacher!  JoAnn grew up and attended schools in Townsend, Massachusetts.  She attended Fitchburg State College where she received her B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Art, and later earned her M.S. in Science Education from the same institution.  Over her career she has taught at the middle and high school levels in Massachusetts, middle and elementary levels in New Hampshire, and for the last 20 years, grades 5-8 at the Lyndon Town School.  Away from the classroom, she enjoys paddling in the kayak she built, arts and crafts of all kinds (with a newly-found interest in felting), playing her guitar, gardening, and most any activity outdoors.
        
 

 

 

Marci Bostic teaches Art. Marci holds a BFA from Johnson State College with a minor in Art Education K - 12. She lives in St. Johnsbury with her husband Glenn, daughters Neva (GSCS '15) and Isabella (GSCS '17) and son Luke.

Mary Dionisio teaches French. Mary's primary language is French, and she lives in Wheelock with her husband Arthur and sons Joe and Arty.

Karen Haskins is the Librarian, as well as Co-Principal. Karen holds a BA in Modern Languages/Rhetoric from Nazareth College of Rochester and an MA in English Literature from St. Bonaventure University. She lives in St. Johnsbury with her husband Merle and children Emma, Sam (GSCS '04), Eli (GSCS '08), Alice (GSCS '09).

Janet Edmondson teaches Music . She holds a BS in Music Education from the University of Connecticut, and an MS in Music Ed from Central Connecticut State University. Janet, who has conducted numerous Regional/District Festival ensembles is an active liturgical musician, and vocalist with the St. J Jazz "Swing North" Big Band.  She lives in St. Johnsbury with her husband Paul and children Graham, Kendall (GSCS '07), Taryn (GSCS '08) and Haley (GSCS '12).

John Frechette is the Maintenance Director. John holds a BS in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Castleton State College and is an Administrative Assistant at the Northeast Regional Correctional Facility. He and his wife Dawn (GSCS 2nd grade teacher) live in St. Johnsbury with their children, Marianna, Gwen and Max.