Points of P.R.I.D.E.

Hello everyone! I'm Ms. Parisi, and I'm thrilled to be joining Francestown Elementary as the 3rd and 4th grade teacher. Previously, I had the pleasure of working at Hillsboro-Deering Elementary School as both a long term substitute teacher and a Title One Interventionist. Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, cooking new recipes, and exploring the outdoors. I can't wait to continue my teaching journey with the wonderful community here in Francestown!

I am originally from New York and this is my 2nd year living in NH and teaching at FES. I love Disney, spending time with my friends, working out, and going to the beach! I am so excited to teach a combined class this year and I cannot wait to see all the fun and magic this year will bring!

This is Helen Curley’s first year at FES and teaching in New Hampshire! She is originally from Massachusetts. When she is not in the classroom you can find her outside with her dog Walter, or caught up in a good book. She is very excited to learn and grow with her students this year!

My name is Cindy Bradshaw and I am the new special education teacher at FES. This fall, I will begin my 30th year in the Conval district. After teaching at South Meadow School for 21 years, I have enjoyed working at the elementary level for the past eight years. Outside of school, my husband and I enjoy traveling to Maine and New York to visit with family and friends. I also enjoy reading, walking new trails, spending time by the ocean and cheering for the Red Sox and Celtics. I am really looking forward to meeting FES students and families soon.

Hello Francestown families! My name is Jen MacKay, and I am the new Administrative Assistant at FES. For the last 20 years I have been working as a professional organizer with clients all around southern New Hampshire. I’ve lived in Greenfield with my husband and daughter for 16 years. In my free time I enjoy traveling, gardening, practicing yoga and going to the beach. I am looking forward to meeting you all and getting to know the FES community!

Sarah Kotwicki joins us as our new school counselor. From New England, she is now happily settled in Peterborough. Sarah graduated from Skidmore College with a degree in elementary education and social work. After graduation, she worked as a first and second grade teacher in CT. Sarah then returned to graduate school, earning Masters in clinical psychology and school guidance at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. Since then she has held a variety of teaching, counseling, and administrative positions primarily in elementary and middle schools. She has been working in schools in the northeast for over 30 years. She comes to her work with a deep appreciation of the importance of building and creating a school environment where children feel safe and are seen. She is excited to join the Conval School district and get to know the students and families at Francestown.

Tiffany Legare is very excited to start her first year at FES as the Library Media Specialist. Prior to joining FES, Tiffany worked at the University of New Hampshire where she also received her Master's degree in Educational Studies. She loves exploring the world of reading and hopes to instill a love of reading in her students. When she is not in the classroom, Tiffany enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her family and tuxedo cat. She looks forward to meeting you all this year!

Rachel is honored to be the principal of Francestown Elementary School. She has fond memories of when she attended F.E.S. in her youth. She is excited to rejoin the community. Rachel feels fortunate to join a community that cares so much for their children and a school that works to create authentic and valuable learning experiences for every child.

Rachel has dedicated the last 20 years to the field of education creating meaningful learning experiences for children. Prior to working as your principal she worked with many grade levels in different capacities. she spent most of her time teaching third and fourth grade at Greenfield Elementary School and Antrim Elementary School. Rachel also spent some time teaching reading interventions for grades K-4. Before that she worked for the Harris Center for Conservation Education. She has always enjoyed connecting children with learning outside their classroom walls and integrating those experiences into their everyday learning. She am thrilled to continue her work with the children at Francestown Elementary School.