Hinesburg

Alicia Kurth

I have had the pleasure of working in the Champlain Valley School District since 2013. I currently serve a dual role as both the Director of Special Services at HCS and as the CVSD Director of Parentally-Placed Services, which includes coordination of various services for students enrolled in independent schools or home study programs. Before coming to Hinesburg, I was a Special Educator at Williston Central School, as well as in Addison and Washington counties. I love working at HCS and CVSD, and take pride in our school, and in our district! Among many other things, I am proud of our MTSS systems and our commitment to inclusive practices and early intervention. In my spare time, I love to hike, read, do yoga, and travel to anywhere warm.

Margaret Spivack

 Hi! I am the Administrative Assistant for the Student Services Department at Hinesburg Community School. Way back in  the olden days, I started my career at Trinity College in Elementary Education. I then transferred to Champlain College for Retail, worked in retail for 13 years, worked in an office and in banking. I came full circle to become a substitute at HCS and started in this position in April 2021. I have two sons who grew up in the CVSD district. I am an avid reader and enjoy scrapbooking, sewing, and building Lego sets with my boys.

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! 

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. 

Stephanie Dupras

Stephanie Dupras LMT, SLPA is a Special Educator for Champlain Valley School District.
Stephanie spent 7 years as an intensive needs paraeducator and communications specialist and has served on her local executive building boards at Shelburne Community School and CVU. Stephanie served as a co-coordinator and creator of the CVSD Paraeducator mentoring program for 4 years prior to becoming a special educator. This program has been recognized by the NEA ESP (Education Support Professionals) organization; Stephanie was a co-presenter in New Orleans in 2022 and Las Vegas in 2024. As a paraeducator, Stephanie has also been part of a national training program for ESP mentoring as well as Vermont State ESP training.

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 

Hi! I'm Eliza Haney and I currently work as a 5/6 special educator on Team Fusion. I attended the University of Vermont for both undergrad and graduate school. I've enjoyed working in CVSD and with HCS students. In my free time, I enjoy skiing, endurance racing, and traveling.

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. 

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Betsy Martin

I graduated from UVM with my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, as well as, more recently, my Master's degree in Special Education. When I’m not at school you can find me hiking, camping, playing basketball, rock climbing, or snowboarding. I love spending my time outside and enjoying all that Vermont has to offer! 

Kelsey Murtha

Kelsey Murtha is a dedicated Special Educator at Hinesburg Community School, where she has been making an impact since 2022. With a background that includes roles as an Intensive Needs Paraeducator, Intervener for Deafblind students, and Behavior Interventionist, Kelsey brings a wealth of experience to her teaching. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Rollins College and is currently pursuing a Masters in School Leadership with a focus on Special Education at Saint Michael's College. Before joining Hinesburg, Kelsey worked as the sole K-6 Special Educator in Cornwall, where she honed her expertise in literacy through Orton-Gillingham training and developed executive functioning strategies. At Hinesburg, Kelsey has taken on leadership roles in the program council, behavior team, and DEI committee, and she continues to champion universal design to ensure all students and staff feel supported and valued. Outside of the classroom, Kelsey enjoys spending time with her family, particularly her three nephews, and loves being by the water, practicing hot yoga, swimming, and traveling. Known for her love of summer, she can often be seen in bright sundresses and flip-flops, embracing the warmth and joy of the season.

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! 

Nancy Wood

I am the Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for Preschool and Kindergarten at Hinesburg Community School. In addition to my role within the building, I also provide speech and language services to preschool children within their early childhood preschool settings. I have worked as a SLP for CVSD since 1999. At that time, I was hired as part of the school’s commitment to provide quality early intervention services to preschoolers and to build the school’s relationship with our youngest community members and their families. Prior to working at HCS, I spent 19 years at Charlotte Central School working with students PK-8. Before moving to Vermont, I worked as a speech language pathologist at a rural private special education preschool program in the Albany, New York area. I live in Hinesburg and have two high schoolers at CVU. In my spare time, I enjoy gravel biking, trail running, and spectating my children's various sporting events. (GO REDHAWKS!)