Meet The Team

This fall marks Amy Durant's 19th year teaching at WCS. She teaches science and math, but has focused on creating a passion for science in kids for the last 14 years. Amy attended UVM and majored in Animal Science and Nutritional Science. She grew up in Essex, VT, but now lives in Williston with her husband and their three children: Adelaide, Eloise, and Truman. Amy enjoys sailing on Lake Champlain, growing vegetables, traveling to new places, watching all types of soccer, savoring interesting coffee, and indulging in dark chocolate.  

Aron Merrill graduated from the University of Vermont with a double major in Political Science and Environmental Studies. He is endorsed to teach social studies, language arts, and science. This is his 24th year of teaching at Williston Central School. He has also taught at Proctor Jr/Sr High School and Grand Isle Elementary School. Mr. Merrill has many interests that he is eager to share with his students, including fly fishing, baseball, and collecting antiques. He is married and has two children. 

Chris Rose teaches math to 5th and 6th grade students in Oak House. He joined Williston Central School as a classroom teacher in 2011, and is licensed to teach math and social studies. His educational background includes a BA and Postbaccalaureate Teaching Certificate for middle level education from UVM, and an MBA from San Francisco State University. Chris's professional past includes 15 years in the business and technology world (most recently 9 years as a management consultant) before the career change into education. Chris is from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan originally, but now lives in Essex with wife Carey, and dog Sophie. He has two daughters living and working in warmer climates. In his free time, Chris enjoys softball, golf, skiing, Scrabble, euchre, hearts, jogging, and hiking. 

Courtney Sherman:  In December, 2023,  Courtney earned National Board Certification in Teaching (NBCT.) This is the highest level of certification that educators can achieve and she is currently the only special educator in the district to do so.  She earned her associate's degree in Liberal Studies from the Community College of Vermont, then went on to earn her BA in Studio Art and English with a minor in Art History, and further studied to earn her MA in Special Education, both at the University of Vermont.  Additionaly, she holds a certificate in Environmental Science from Philadelphia University. As a Clover House Special Educator, she prides herself on being a "5th" teacher on- house. She has a strong philosophy regarding education and believes that all students have the capability to learn and grow, that they do so better when included in their classrooms. She also works throughout the year as a wedding florist and tutor. She spends many of her summers in Gambia and Senegal, West Africa with her husband, Jarr, and son, Musa.  Culture and diversity are great interests of hers as well as volunteering, gardening, painting, and swimming. She currently lives in Jericho center. 

Michael Wayman is the general para educator for Oak House. This is his third year as a para educator at WCS. He started working in the Williston schools as a part-time lunch and recess aide when his oldest son was at ABS. He grew up in New Jersey and has a BA in sociology from Rowan University. He completed all the coursework for a post baccalaureate teaching certificate from Mary Baldwin College in Virginia, but being a Navy spouse meant moving to the next duty station before student teaching could be complete.  While his wife served in the Navy, he  worked as a substitute teacher, obtained a Sommelier certification and worked as a wine distributor, and earned a certificate in Sustainable Building and Design from the Yestermorrow School. He lives in Williston with his wife, two sons, a dog, and several chickens.  In his free time he enjoys traveling with his family, camping, fishing, and gardening.