Hinesburg

I have had the pleasure of working in the Champlain Valley School District since 2013. Before coming to Hinesburg, I worked at the Williston Central School, and in both Addison and Washington counties, as a special educator. I also have many fond memories of teaching preschool in Maryland and North Carolina prior to moving to Vermont. I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and my graduate degree from St. Michael's College. I love working at HCS and CVSD. Among many other things, I am proud of our MTSS systems and our commitment to inclusive practices and early intervention. In addition to HCS, my other role within CVSD includes coordination of evaluations and services plans for students who attend independent schools. I live in Bristol with my husband and my two kids. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family and friends, read, do yoga, run and travel to anywhere warm.

Margaret Spivack

 I am the Administrative Assistant for the Special Education Department at the Hinesburg Community School.

Erin Kihm 

Hello! I am the special educator for Kindergarten and 1st Grade at Hinesburg Community School.  I received my Bachelor's of Science degree in Elementary Education K-6 from Johnson State College and my Special Education license through the Higher Education Collaborative.  I have been a Special Educator since 2008 and I have been working in the field of education since 1998.  I live in Bristol with my husband Matt and our three children, a dog, two cats and two fish.  I love spending time with family and friends, camping, mountain biking, hiking and paddle  boarding. 

Karen Poulin 

 I have worked at Hinesburg Community School since 1996 in the role of Special Educator.  I have worked with students in grades 1-8 during that time.  I have enjoyed being involved with the town of Hinesburg and its school! 

Jennifer Bradford 

Welcome to HCS! My name is Jen Bradford, and I am the special educator working with the 7th grade team. My goal each day is to give every student a sense of belonging and to help them grow in their confidence socially and academically. I live in Hinesburg and my own children spent their K-8 careers here. My daughter now attends St John Fisher College in Rochester, NY and my son is a junior at UVM. Prior to moving to Vermont, I taught high school English in Newark, NY for 12 years. When I am not teaching, I like to run, read, ski and spend time with my family. I am also really hoping that the Buffalo Bills have a good season! 

Kate Graves 

Hello!  I am a speech language pathologist at Hinesburg Community School and work primarily with students in grades 1 through 5.  I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Maine, Orono and a Masters in Communication Sciences from the University of Vermont.  I began working at HCS in 2011.  I am fascinated by early childhood development and love the enthusiasm, energy and creativity that young children have.  I live in Richmond with my husband, Brett, our children, Owen and Emily, our dog, Ron, and our cat, Jaylen.  I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, making art, listening to music, gardening and being outdoors. 

  Eliza Haney 

Erin Dolan 

Hello! I am the special educator for the 7th grade team at Hinesburg Community School and have been teaching at HCS since 2006. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Montana State University and my Master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Vermont. I live in St. George with my husband, son, and twin daughters. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exercising, traveling, hiking, and reading. 

Heidi Dostal 

Kelsey Murtha 

Julia Wayne 

Hello, welcome to the Charlotte and Hinesburg Early Education Program! My name is Julia Wayne, and I am the preschool teacher and also the early childhood special educator for Charlotte and Hinesburg.  I have been teaching in the field of early education since  2005 and I often say that it's the best job in the world~ every day is filled with curiosity, joy, self-expression and messy fun!  I hold my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and Environmental Studies and a Masters in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Vermont. I also hold a post graduate certificate in supporting children with neurodevelopmental differences and their families through the Vermont Interdisciplinary Leadership Education for Health Professionals (VT-ILEHP) program. I live in Charlotte with my husband, Matt, our son, Boden,  and our many animals (our dog, Glady, our llama, sheep and chickens). During my free time, I love playing music and spending time outdoors with family and friends. I'm also leading a capital fundraising campaign to construct a universally accessible playground (currently sited for  Oakledge Park) with the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department. 

Nancy Wood