Compass School Staff (all staff email addresses are first name@compass-school.org)

Rick Gordon, Director

Ph.D. University of Colorado
M.A. University of Minnesota
B.A. Stanford University
World Traveler, Biker, Skier, Athlete, Soccer Coach

Adjunct Professor Antioch University and New England College

Co-Director: Center for School Climate and Learning

Graduation Speech 2012

Graduation Speech 2011

NEC Course Materials

Eric Rhomberg, Assistant Director

Post-Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership -- Keene State College
M.S. Antioch New England
B.S. Colby College
Adjunct professor at Antioch

Compass Science and Math; Academic Dean

Web site: http://www.compass-school.org/eric

Betsy Jaffe

Director of Development and Admissions
MEd Teachers College
BA University of Pennsylvania

Parent of two boys, alpine skier, traveler.

betsy@compass-school.org

Louise Van Order

M.S. Antioch New England
B.A. Connecticut College

Sailor & Artist
High School Math and School Science

Web site: http://www.compass-school.org/louise

Gabe Allen-Fahlander

B.A. (Political Science): Colgate University
Teacher Certification: Upper Valley Educators Institute

Outdoor enthusiast, endurance athlete, Boston sports fan, happily married (with dog)

Middle School Humanities; 7th Grade Advisor

Web site: http://www.compass-school.org/gabe 

Julia Taylor

M.A.T. Tufts University
M.A. Ohio U., B.A. New York University

Violinist and Parent of two
High School Humanities

Web site: http://www.compass-school.org/julia

Helen Rortvedt

M.A. in Sustainable Development, SIT (in progress)

Web site: http://www.compass-school.org/helen

Amir Flesher

B.A. University of Pittsburgh
Teacher Certification So. CT Sate University

Gardener, Artist, Athlete
High School Humanities, Ultimate Frisbee Coach

Web site: http://www.compass-school.org/amir

Ron Boslun

BS, Lock Haven University
EMT-B, VT/NH

Musician, Theater, Yoga, and Math Teacher, Basketball Coach, Bicycle
Commuter, Father

Web site: http://www.compass-school.org/ron

Janet VanAlstyne

B.A. College of Saint Joseph
Certified Special Educator

Special Educator/Classroom support

Web site: http://www.compass-school.org/janet

Anne Morton

Studied photography and art at Salzburg College in Austria
B.F.A. Rochester Institute of Technology

Hiking, exploring new places, spirituality and art

Bookkeeper

Julian Leon

Science, Math, Spanish

MEd. Antioch New England
B.S. Electrical Engineering, Syracuse University
B.B. Mathematics, SUNY Oneonta

Snowboarder, world cultures fan, outdoor entusiast

http://www.compass-school.org/julian

Luz Elena Morey

Spanish

Spanish, Nature-based Expressive Arts Intensives
M.A. Union Institute and University
B.F.A. Massachusetts College of Art

Psychotherapist, Drama Therapist, Sound Healer
Member: North American Drama Therapy Association, Associated Psychotherapists of Vermont
Founder/Director: Mahalo Art Center
Master level instructor with Vermont Northern Lights Career Development Center

www.mahaloartcenter.com  and www.innerwit.com 

http://www.compass-school.org/luzelena

 Anna Kristensen

Spanish, Frisbee Coach

B.A. Lewis and Clark

Web site: http://www.compass-school.org/anna

M.A.T, Smith College
B.A. Mathematics and Physics, Marlboro College

Russian-speaker, nature-lover, maker of small things, and proud geek

Math Teacher and Math Department Chair

http://www.compass-school.org/alexandra

Hillary Newton

Art Program CoordinatorStudent Support Services

BA Norwich University

Art Teacher, Yearbook Advisor, Backcountry Skier, Landscaper, Dog Lover, Motorcycle Racer, and Mother of an amazing teenage daughter!

John Fiske

Buildings and Grounds