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Team

Faculty & Staff

Karen O'Neill Thomson

Head of School

Karen believes in the importance of building a community of care and encouraging the growth and development of the “whole child.”

Sarah Post

Owls K-1 Head Teacher

Sarah brings to Red Fox twelve years of teaching experience in both independent and public schools where she taught preschool and grades 1 & 2.

Nancy Poletti

Communications

Nancy believes that every organization has a unique story to tell.

Abra Kessler

Eagles 4-5 Head Teacher

Abra has 25+ years experience as an elementary teacher in 2nd through 5th grade.

Heather Münch

Music Teacher

Heather believes that music and the arts are a vital aspect to overall learning.

Sofia Mirenda

Intern

A native of East Dorset and a current sophomore at Bennington College, Sofia is participating in the college's Field Work Term.

Kristin Finch

Hawks 2-3 Head Teacher

Kristin has 15+ years in the education field, many of them with a focus on project-based, hands-on learning.

Zena Pesta

Art & After School Teacher

Zena describes her life’s work as advocating for children while cultivating a community of relationship, celebration, abundance and understanding.

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