Staff

Leah Holz - District Administrator - Leah Holz has been at MCS since 1999, when she started as a long-term 2nd/3rd grade substitute.  She taught preschool, kindergarten, first grade, K-1-2, and 1-2 before moving to administration. Leah graduated from Wheelock College in Boston, MA with a degree in Human Development and an Elementary Education concentration.   In 2005, she went back to Wheelock for her Master's in Early Childhood Care and Education, and simultaneously launched a new preschool program in Monroe. 

Leah finished her CAGS Degree in Educational Leadership at New England College in 2013.  She was hired as Principal of MCS in June of 2014.  She completed the first cohort of Granite State Leadership in 2019.  Leah obtained her Superintendent certification and was hired as District Administrator in 2021.

Beginning this year, Leah will serve as North Country representative on the Board of the NH Association of School Principals.

Rose Harris - Business Manager - Rose has been working in school finance since 2006 and joined Monroe in July 2015. She received an Associate’s degree in Business from Castleton State College and her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Champlain College. 

Rose was accepted into the Granite State Leadership Academy for the Fall of 2021 and is working towards getting her NH certification as a Business Administrator.  

Molley Gilley - District Administrative Assistant- Molley was a substitute at Monroe for several years before becoming the athletic coordinator from 2017 until 2022. She then added the position of administrative assistant to the superintendent in the spring of 2018. She earned a bachelor's degree at Thomas College in Waterville ME after graduating from St. Johnsbury Academy. Molley grew up in Monroe then lived in Maine, Georgia and Kansas before returning to Monroe with her husband to raise their three children.

Karen Remick - Executive Secretary - Karen grew up in Monroe and recently moved back to town with her husband Oren and two girls, Molly and Kinley. Karen  is excited about being back in this wonderful community and raising her girls here. She enjoys working on their house with her husband and using her love for painting to recreate old furniture. Karen is excited for her first full year working at Monroe as a Para and coaching soccer.   

Monica Bixby - Preschool/ Kindergarten Teacher - Monica will be starting her 10th  year at MCS. Monica grew up in Lyndonville Vermont. She earned an Associate’s degree in General studies from Lyndon State College. She worked as a Preschool Teacher at Littleton Area Head Start for many years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Granite State College in June of 2013.  Monica completed her Master's degree in Education through SNHU in 2019. Monica was able to travel abroad to Finland and Italy while getting her masters, it was truly an amazing educational  experience that she enjoyed sharing with her colleagues. She loves being part of the Monroe Consolidated School Community. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, enjoys the outdoors of Vermont, she is always looking to learn something new and enjoys reading a good book. The ocean is one of her favorite places to visit!

Stephanie Chadburn - First Grade Teacher - Stephanie will be starting her 15th year at MCS. She has lived most of her life in Vermont. Stephanie lived down South in Virginia for a few years where she graduated from high school before returning to the North. Stephanie graduated from Johnson State College with a BA in Elementary Education with a concentration in psychology. She completed her Master's Degree in education through SNHU. She lives in Lyndonville with her husband and two daughters, Haley (a Senior in college) and Alaina (an 11th grader).  Stephanie enjoys chocolate, traveling, reading, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and spending time with friends and family. 

Ally Morrison - Second Grade Teacher - Ally Morrison is a first year teacher, and is very excited to begin her teaching career at Monroe School! She is from Barnet, VT. She graduated from the University of Maine in May 2022 with a B.S. in Child Development and Family Relations with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. Ally has substitute and after-school teaching experience, having worked in Vermont and Maine at Barnet, Peacham, Waterford, and Glenburn (ME) Schools. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, traveling, hiking, performing, and spending time at Harvey’s Lake. 

Belinda Smith - Third Grade Teacher - Belinda Smith earned her BS in Elementary Education from Plymouth State College.  She earned her master's degree in Education through SNHU. She has previously taught Kindergarten, First grade, and a combined Third and Fourth grade classroom.  Belinda lives in Monroe with her husband, Arnold, her daughter, Delaney, and son, Chase.   Belinda enjoys gardening, crafts, swimming and most importantly spending time with her family.  

Brittany Bogie- Fourth Grade Teacher- I received my bachelors degree in elementary education and general special education in 2009 from Rivier College. Working in healthcare for 12 years I’ve recently decided to get back into education and join the team at MCS.  I have lived in Monroe for almost 10 years with my husband and my 7 year old twin boys. I enjoy kayaking with my children and watching them do sports like karate.  

Jillian Bliss - Fifth Grade Teacher - Jill Bliss is a physical-therapist-turned-teacher, and is excited to begin her new career at MCS.  She is from Monroe originally, and is so happy to be back raising her own family in her hometown.  Jill graduated from Seton Hall University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and in 2011 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  For 11 years she practiced PT, largely in pediatrics, in California, Vermont, and New Hampshire, and will carry her experience with her to teaching.  Jill loves to read, run, and spend time with her husband Sean, and their four children, Evelyn, Hugh, Ruby, and Hannah. 

Laura Tobin - Sixth-Eighth Grade Humanities Teacher - Laura Tobin is pleased to be returning to the Monroe School for the 2022-2023 school year.  Laura is originally from Connecticut, where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Education and Masters in Special Education degrees at the University of Connecticut.   In the spring of 2014 she received a masters degree from Vermont Law School in Environmental Law and Policy. Laura was a 2014 NH Teacher of the Year nominee. Laura lives in St. Johnsbury with her husband Bill and son, Liam.  Bill is a math teacher at Lake Region High School and a professional harpist.  Their son Liam attends Clark University in Worcester, MA.  This summer he worked as a farm hand at Small Axe Farm in Barnet, VT.

Laura enjoys spending time with her family exploring the meadows and forests of Northern New England with their two rescue puppies.  They can often be found doing volunteer bird surveys to support the conservation efforts of Northeast Kingdom Audubon, Vermont Loonwatch and Mountain Birdwatch. 

Michael Chadburn - Sixth-Eighth Grade Science Teacher - Michael graduated from Lyndon State College with a BA in Mathematics with a teaching endorsement for 7-12 grade mathematics.  After graduating he taught high school mathematics at the Danville High School for 8 years.  Michael is an avid rock/ice climber, hiker, skier, hunter and mountain biker. 

Nathan Jordan - Sixth-Eighth Grade Math Teacher - Nathan is excited to come back for yet another great year with the Monroe Consolidated School community as the middleschool math teacher (and cheesy joke expert). Nathan attended New England College where he earned a dual degree in education and sociology. He has years of experience working with students in many facets including 5th through 8th grade classrooms, an alternative therapeutic school with 4th through 6th grades, and as an outreach worker through a mental health agency. He enjoys hiking in the White Mountains with his two loyal dogs, and playing music locally in his band. 

Jennifer Kenney -Music/ Art Teacher/Kindergarten Reading  - Jen earned a BS in Elementary Education, MEd in Reading, and a CAGS in Arts Leadership and Learning from Plymouth State University.  She loves getting kids excited about the arts and working with all grade levels. Before teaching musart, she taught grades K-5 at various times, and has been a reading specialist. Jen lives in St. Johnsbury, VT, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Together they have five grown children who live and play all over the US. In her free time she loves reading, playing outside and making things. 

Amy McKeever - Library/Media Teacher - Amy is excited to be returning for her eighth year at MCS. She graduated from University of New Hampshire with a double major in History and English, received her Master's of Arts in Teaching from Brown University, and her Library/Media certification from Plymouth State. In addition to her job at Monroe, Amy also writes a monthly column for the Littleton Record, and she is on the Board of Directors for White Mountain Science, Inc (WMSI). Before coming to Monroe, Amy taught high school English for many years. She lives in Easton with her husband and two children, Wyatt and Isabel. When she isn't reading, writing or teaching, she enjoys spending as much time outside as possible: hiking, running, tending her vegetable garden, and playing frisbee with her kids. 

Jackie Gaouette - Counselor/ Coordinator of Discipline - Jackie is excited to be returning to her fifth year at Monroe, and 12th year working as a School Counselor. She has her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, is a certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and is a Licensed School Social Worker and School Counselor. She grew up in Monroe and lives just outside of town. When she is not working she enjoys going on adventures with her husband and her two children, Abel & Quinn. 

Kailie Boothby - Special Services Coordinator/Case Manager - Kailie is entering her 14th year in Special Education. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education in 2009. She earned her Master's Degree in Special Education in 2012. She has worked both in New Hampshire and Vermont. 

She enjoys spending time at home with her 7 year old daughter and her (almost) 1 year old puppy.

Allison Rowden -Physical Education/Heath Teacher - Allison grew up in Monroe and graduated from Monroe School in 2008. She attended the St. Johnsbury Academy, graduating in 2012 and then earned her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Lyndon State College in 2016. Allison is excited to start her third year as the physical education and health teacher at Monroe School! She enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, and staying active. Allison currently lives in Ryegate, VT with her husband Ryan, daughter Isabel, son Miles, their dog Zander, and cat Oscar. 

Kristen Aremburg -School Nurse - Kristen is an advanced practice registered nurse with 15 years of nursing experience.  She grew up in Piermont, NH, graduated from Woodsville High School, and began her post-secondary education at Dartmouth College, where she obtained a liberal arts degree, majoring in psychology with a concentration in child development.  Kristen lives in North Haverhill, NH, on a small family farm with her husband, Mike, and their daughters, Annalicia & Aubree.  She enjoys attending her daughters’ sporting events and yearly trips to York Beach, Maine, and the Caribbean islands. 

Celise Johnson - Food Service Director - Celise has been a Certified Dietary Manager since 1989. She is also the past president of the Vermont chapter of ANFP. (Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals)

Celise has experience working in long term care facilities, head start, hospitals, food sales and school food service.

Celise grows her own herbs and loves to try new recipes.

Robin Wozny - Instructional Coach/Fourth Grade Math/Athletic Coordinator - This is Robin’s first year at MCS and she will be wearing a few hats this year.  She comes to us after a long teaching and coaching career at Oxbow High School where she was a middle school math teacher for thirty years and most recently an assistant principal for the last five years.  She enjoys all sports and has coached field hockey, basketball, and softball at both the middle school and high school level.  Robin looks forward to getting to know the students at MCS and helping to contribute to the long tradition of Mustang spirit. 

Dale Tinkham-Custodian-Dale lives in East Ryegate Vt. He likes hunting, fishing, and taking his dogs for walks in the woods.

Kelley Meckes - Paraprofessional -Kelley is in awe, as this is her 20th year! Kelley lives in town with her husband Jim and their 2 dogs Milan & Cass. Their children Courtney & Josh, Amanda & Ed, James & Dessi and 7 grandchildren live close by and they are truly thankful for that blessing. Kelley enjoys time with friends and family, traveling, quilting, fishing, and collecting gnomes & foxes. One thing Kelley takes a lot of pride in is her relationships with the students and their families. It is her complete pleasure to see students as they complete their years at MCS, move on to high school and become mature, young adults. 

Jacki Nelson – Paraprofessional - This is Jacki’s 25th year working in schools. Jacki is a New Hampshire native and a MCS graduate. She has always enjoyed working with children. She lives in Bath with her husband Joe, 2 golden’s named Caly and Penny, and 1 guinea pig named Gizmo. She loves being around her family, but also loves being at home reading and cuddling with her pups. 

Judy Martin - Paraprofessional - Judy and her family moved to the North Country after she retired from the NYC Department of Corrections as a Correction Officer.  Judy is active in the community having belonged to the PTF and 4H and most recently leading the Summer Swim Program. Judy started at MCS as a substitute in the cafeteria, and then a teacher substitute and now a part-time paraprofessional. Judy enjoys crafts, is a long-time avid quilter and more recently taught herself to crochet.

Sarah Corey -- Paraprofessional - Sarah Corey works as a paraprofessional. Sarah grew up in Concord, Vermont. She now lives in Barnet with her family and her dog Miley. Sarah has worked many years in the Early Childhood Education field. She owned and operated a registered home childcare in Concord Vermont for 10 years. She has worked as a paraprofessional at Concord School and a teaching Assistant at Good Shepherd Catholic School in St. Johnsbury VT. She earned her (APL) Assessment of Prior Learning Certificate in 2021 from CCV. Sarah loves being around family and friends spending time in her pool, donating her time at the Moose Lodge helping Children and Senior citizens as well as spending time being outside and helping others. Most of all spending time with her Daughter Emma.

Jaime Anderson- Paraprofessional- Jaime has been a resident of Monroe for most of her life. After being a substitute last year, she is eager to spend more time at MCS as a paraprofessional. She attended Saint Johnsbury Academy, graduating in 2007. Jaime holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Lyndon State College, with a concentration in Literature in Cultural Studies. In her free time, Jaime enjoys knitting, crocheting, baking, arts and crafts, and going on adventures with her husband Ryan, and her daughter Livinnia. Jaime loves to read, and wherever she goes, she almost always has a book with her! She is looking forward to a great year at MCS. 

Veronica Mitchell- Paraprofessional-