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Welcome to the Department of Instructional & Informational Technology! We've put the following page together so you can find important people in your building.
Welcome to the Department of Instructional & Informational Technology! We've put the following page together so you can find important people in your building.
Director Of Educational Technology and Library Media
Director Of Educational Technology and Library Media
Sandy Malec ~ SandraMalec@walthampublicschools.org
Elementary
Elementary
Judy Vizard
Judy Vizard
Digital Learning Teacher
FitzGerald Elementary
Liz McKeever
Liz McKeever
Library Teacher
FitzGerald Elementary
Judy Vizard
Judy Vizard
Judy Vizard has been working in the Waltham Public Schools since 2003. She is the Digital Learning Teacher at the FitzGerald and Whittemore Elementary Schools. In addition to Instructional Technology, she is also a licensed elementary teacher. Prior to becoming a teacher, she worked as a graphic designer and web designer. She loves working with students and teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum and their daily lives. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family. Judy and her husband Joe have two little ones that keep them very busy. She loves that she gets to see so many students whenever she’s out walking around the neighborhood!
Judy is a Google Certified Educator, Level 1.
Judy is a Google Certified Educator, Level 1.
judithvizard@walthampublicschools.org
Liz McKeever
Liz McKeever
Liz McKeever is in her first year as the library teacher at the Fitzgerald Elementary School. She began her career at the Fitzgerald, student teaching, before taking on the role of reading specialist followed by classroom teacher. Her background is in early childhood education, literacy and language acquisition and development. She is a lifelong learner and avid reader, who is committed to providing a safe and positive learning environment for all students. She is passionate about literacy development and strives to instill essential 21st century skills and a lifelong love of reading in her students. When Liz is not at school, she can often be found listening to audiobooks, trying out new recipes with mixed success, swimming, doing yoga, or sharing a good laugh with her friends and family.
elizabethmckeever@walthampublicschools.org
Julia Norman
Julia Norman
Digital Learning Teacher
MacArthur Elementary
Stephanie South
Stephanie South
Library Teacher
MacArthur Elementary
Julia Norman
Julia Norman
Julia has been an educator for 24 years, 21 in the Waltham Public Schools. The 2023/2024 school year is her first at MacArthur as the DLT, after 18 years as a 5th grade teacher and 6 years as science teacher at both the elementary and middle school levels. Julia grew up in Montana but has made Massachusetts her home away from home. She has always had an interest and a strong commitment to integrating technology into all of her literacy and science lessons, so she is excited be be starting in this role. In her free time, Julia is an avid reader and traveler.
julianorman@walthampublicschools.org
Stephanie South
Stephanie South
Stephanie Gehlen South is originally from Germany (English is her second language), has raised her two children in a bilingual and bicultural home, and loves helping her students discover different cultures and languages! She worked as an environmental journalist and editor before becoming a library teacher in Waltham in 2011 and appreciates that both jobs provide the opportunity to learn new things all the time. At work she focuses on new children’s literature, research, technology, and making magnificent things (sometimes all at the same time). Outside of work she likes to discover new things too, on her own or with her family: books, music, recipes, places, and events. Her favorite part about being a library teacher is seeing students get excited about new things they are learning and/or reading!
Stephanie is a Google Certified Educator, Level 1.
Stephanie is a Google Certified Educator, Level 1.
stephaniesouth@walthampublicschools.org
Allison Serafin
Allison Serafin
Digital Learning Teacher
Northeast Elementary
Jen Ostayan
Jen Ostayan
Library Teacher
Northeast Elementary
Allison Serafin
Allison Serafin
Born into a teaching family, inspired by both of my parents serving as teachers, I began my career as a substitute teacher in the classrooms of Westchester, New York, then as a student teacher in urban West Philadelphia. After graduation with my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary/Special Education from St. Joseph’s University, I moved to Tampa and secured a position as an elementary classroom teacher in Hillsborough County, Florida, where I taught 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade for eight years. Most recently, in Brookline, I served a diverse population of middle school students as a Language Arts teacher for two years. I completed my Masters in Education Administration from UMASS Lowell in May 2019.Thankfully I found my way to Waltham and Northeast Elementary during the 2018-2019 school year. I have loved paving a path in this new position as Digital Learning Teacher, and learning ways to teach students new applications and skills in technology. As teachers, we will always be “lifelong learners” and I look forward to finding out new applications in the tech world for my students from courses, my colleagues, and classes. In my spare time, I love listening to live music, taking spin classes in Boston, trying out new recipes, and traveling to new places (like London and Paris last summer) and to my favorite “oldie but goodie” places (the Outer Banks, NC.)
Allison is a Google Certified Educator, Level 1.
Allison is a Google Certified Educator, Level 1.
allisonserafin@walthampublicschools.org
Jennifer Ostayan
Jennifer Ostayan
Jennifer joined the Waltham Public Schools in 2006 as a Kindergarten teacher, and has taught in the Early Elementary grades at both Whittemore, and currently Northeast. She has been a part of the Leading and Learning for Equity Network, and has led various professional development sessions including technology integration and peer observations. Jennifer received her Doctor of Education from Regis College where her research focused on early literacy skills. She is a mom to two elementary aged girls, and enjoys baking, traveling and reading.
jenniferostayan@walthampublicschools.org
Zak Kolar
Zak Kolar
Digital Learning Teacher
Plympton Elementary
Liza Halley
Liza Halley
Library Teacher
Plympton Elementary
Zak Kolar
Zak Kolar
Bio
Zak is a Google Certified Educator, Level 2.
zacharykolar@walthampublicschools.org
Liza Halley
Liza Halley
Liza Halley is a Library Teacher at the Plympton School in Waltham. Liza is an avid reader, writer of poetry, lover of hiking, dedicated gardener, and baker of an assortment of goodies. She has been involved in the planning of the amazing Boston Kids Comics Fest, an annual comics fest geared toward youth ages 8-12. Liza reads as many graphic nonfiction and fiction books as she can get her hands on. She’s involved in many exciting things outside of her school work including the Poet Laureate Committee in Arlington, the Halley Memorial Fund, packing and making food for families in need. She lives in Arlington with her husband, two sons, and a fat cat named Itsy Bitsy.
Liza is a Google Certified Educator, Level 1.
Liza is a Google Certified Educator, Level 1.
elizabethhalley@walthampublicschools.org
Kim Cox
Kim Cox
Digital Learning Teacher
Stanley Elementary
Keri Johnson
Keri Johnson
Library Teacher
Stanley Elementary
Kim Cox
Kim Cox
Kimberly Cox is a Waltham native who has been an educator for the Waltham Public Schools since 1997. She was a classroom teacher for most of her career, spending many years teaching kindergarten, grade three and grade four. A passion for Mrs. Cox has always been incorporating technology into her teaching as she received her master’s degree in TechEd at Lesley University in 1999. She happily accepted the position of Digital Learning Teacher when it became full time at Stanley in 2018. When she is not educating the young minds of Stanley students, Mrs. Cox spends her time taking care of her family. She lives in Marlborough, is married and has three tweenage/teenage children, including identical twin girls. Mrs. Cox enjoys cooking, reading, gardening and exercising in her spare time. She is a proud finisher of the 2017 Boston Marathon.
kimberlycox@walthampublicschools.org
Keri Johnson
Keri Johnson
Keri Johnson has been working in the Waltham Public Schools as the library teacher at Stanley Elementary School since January 2015. She loves working with all students to inspire a lifelong love of reading as well as discovering new authors to share with her students. She enjoys seeing the excitement in her students' eyes when they fall in love with just the right book. Keri has also created a collaborative relationship with the Waltham Public Library to encourage students to take advantage of all the amazing resources the library has to offer them and their families. She holds a Masters of Library Science from Simmons University. Outside of work, Keri is a mother to three and a half year old twins (boy/girl) which keep her very busy. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends, listening to audiobooks and podcasts, keeping up with her book club and traveling (well maybe just in her dreams).
kerijohnson@walthampublicschools.org
Lindsay Ong
Lindsay Ong
Digital Learning Teacher
Whittemore Elementary
Kristie Hanley
Kristie Hanley
Library Teacher
Whittemore Elementary
Lindsay Ong
Lindsay Ong
Lindsay Ong began working in Waltham in the 2018-19 school year. She is a Digital Learning Teacher at Whittemore Elementary School where she enjoys working with all students on fun technology activities that connect with projects happening in the classroom and relate to DLCS standards. She runs the Lego Robotics Club after school, as well as Digital Learning Explorations session at the Waltham Boys and Girls Club. Lindsay comes to Waltham from the Lexington Public Schools where she was an Instructional Technology Specialist at Clarke Middle School, and District-Wide Technology Support before that. Lindsay completed her Master of Education in Educational Technology at Lesley University in 2018.
Lindsay is a Google Certified Educator, Level 2.
Lindsay is a Google Certified Educator, Level 2.
lindsayong@walthampublicschools.org
Kristie Hanley
Kristie Hanley
kristiehanley@walthampublicschools.org
Amy Saliger
Amy Saliger
Librarian and Digital Learning Teacher
Dual Language School
Amy Salinger
Amy Salinger
Bio coming soon.
kathleencolantonio@walthampublicschools.org
Middle Schools
Middle Schools
Alli McCrary
Alli McCrary
Digital Learning Teacher
Kennedy Middle School
Carol Klatt
Carol Klatt
Library Teacher
Kennedy Middle School
Allison McCrary
Allison McCrary
Allison McCrary is a Digital Learning Teacher at McDevitt Middle School in Waltham, MA, where she has worked with teachers and students in grades 6 – 8 for nearly seven years. Prior to joining the Waltham community, Alli taught Video Production and Computer skills to teachers and students at Dedham Middle School in Dedham, MA. Her professional experience also includes 14 years of video, television and web production for various educational institutions, including WGBH, Channel 2 in Boston at MCET in Cambridge. She holds a Master's Degree in Education, a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication and Television Production, and a K-12 Instructional Technology teaching license from Lesley University’s Graduate School of Education. In addition to being inspired by middle school children every day, Alli enjoys running, yoga, hiking, gardening, and being with her two children (ages 7 and 12) and two Siamese cats (ages 4 and 5).
allisonmccrary@walthampublicschools.org
Carol Klatt
Carol Klatt
Carol Klatt is beginning her 18th year as a Library Teacher in Waltham. She started at the Bright School in 2003 then transferred to Northeast Elementary in early 2005. Last year, Carol followed my 5th graders to Kennedy Middle School and she love it! She truly enjoy exploring books and technology with students. Carol began her career in the business world as a Director of MIS, Technical Writer, and Business Applications programmer. After staying home a few years with her children, she learned to appreciate the importance of their school education and decided to pay it forward and enter the teaching profession. Carol is thrilled to work with your students to help satisfy their thirst for knowledge.
Carol is a Google Certified Educator, Level 1.
Carol is a Google Certified Educator, Level 1.
carolklatt@walthampublicschools.org
Paul Hundley
Paul Hundley
Digital Learning Teacher
McDevitt Middle School
Mary Beth Kurspahic
Mary Beth Kurspahic
Library Teacher
McDevitt Middle School
Paul Hundley
Paul Hundley
Paul Hundley is a Digital Learning Teacher at McDevitt Middle School in Waltham, MA, where he joined the McDevitt community in 2022. Paul received his Masters in Education from Lesley University. Paul is also competes in amateur boxing and coaches boxing here in Waltham. Paul is the proud father of three children.
paulhundley@walthampublicschools.org
Mary Beth Kurspahic
Mary Beth Kurspahic
Bio coming soon.
marykurspahic@walthampublicschools.org
Waltham High School
Waltham High School
Michael LeBeau
Michael LeBeau
Digital Learning Teacher
Waltham High School
Reba Tierney
Reba Tierney
Library Teacher
Waltham High School
Michael LeBeau
Michael LeBeau
Reba Tierney
Reba Tierney
Reba Tierney/Mrs. Tierney has over 15 years of experience as a high school librarian, having previously worked in Boston and Quincy. She has also worked as an academic librarian, and in several public libraries, in various roles. She is active in ALA, YALSA, and MSLA. Reba is an avid lover of animals, nature, random trivia, and of course, reading. When she is not working, you can find Reba reading, traveling, hanging out with her husband and family, or spending as much time as possible on the beach or near the ocean.
rebekahtierney@walthampublicschools.org
District-Wide
District-Wide
MIS & Data
MIS & Data
Don Davidson- Administrator of Information & Technology
Pending - Information & Technology Coordinator
Jamie Maclone - Information Systems Specialist
Katelyn Lyons - Assistant Data Specialist
Technicians
Technicians
Garrett Klatt
Linda Bergantino
Ryan Foley
Greg Davidson
Tricia Venezia
Stephen Sweder
Secretary
Secretary
Kim King
Kim King
Secretary to the Department of Instructional and Informational Technology
kimberlyking@walthampublicschools.org
Circulation
Circulation
Joyce Guelli
Joyce Guelli
Waltham High School
Jeanne McDonald
Jeanne McDonald
Waltham High School
Joyce Guelli
Joyce Guelli
Hello, my name is Joyce Guelli and I have been working in the WHS Library for over 20 years. A lot of things have changed since I started, but some things will never change, like the pleasure I get from daily interaction with students and staff. The WHS Library is a bustling place to be and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!
Jeanne McDonald
Jeanne McDonald
Coming soon.
Stephanie Conlan
Stephanie Conlan
McDevitt Middle School
Laurie Kiley
Laurie Kiley
Kennedy Middle School
Laurie Kiley
Laurie Kiley
Laurie Kiley has been a lifelong resident of Waltham. She has been volunteering and working for the Waltham Public Schools for the past 25 years. She is the mother of three children that have gone through the Waltham Public Schools. She has always been involved volunteering in the school system in a variety of different positions. Laurie was a former Co-President of Northeast Elementary PTO and Vice President of the Kennedy Middle School PTO.
Mrs. Kiley has volunteered to organize the All Night Party, lining up food donations for the senior class. She has been involved with numerous high school sports booster clubs and hosting team dinners. Laurie enjoys speaking to and assisting students at the Kennedy Middle School. She enjoys having her summer time off, going to the beach, traveling, and boating.
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