Administration
At Vermont Commons School, the administration supports and empowers teachers to fully engage students in their learning using 21st Century-teaching methodologies. Innovation is encouraged and educational philosophies that work are shared in regular meetings and online forums. Best practices for enhanced collaboration and professionalism are continually sought out in order to sustain a culture of community and excellence for students, teachers, parents, and alumni. Learn more about our administration below. You can also view our faculty and administration listed by department here.
Dexter Mahaffey
Head of School - Appointed 2014
Ph.D. English, University of Louisville Learn more...
Jasmine Easter
Assistant Head of School, Math Instructor - Appointed 2008
B.A. Mathematics, Ithaca College Learn more...
Tim Harger
Dean of Students - Appointed 2019
M.A. in Private School Leadership, Columbia University Learn more...
Kat Nelson
Director of Admissions - Appointed 2022
M.Ed Educational Leadership, University of Vermont Learn more...
Sharon Panitch
Director of Development - Appointed 2022
B.A. in Music, Wesleyan University Learn more...
Linda Bursell
Business Manager - Appointed 2011
Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.), B.S. Business, UVM, concentration in Accounting Learn more...
Katherine Bailey
Registrar - Appointed 2015
B.A. Liberal Arts, Concentrations in Visual Arts and Music, Bennington College Learn more...
Kristen Bellone
Front Desk Receptionist - Appointed 2021
Eliot Sloan
College Counselor - Appointed 2022
M.A., Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College M.F.A. in Creative Writing, The University of Arizona Learn more...
Courtney Lamontagne
Learning Specialist - Appointed 2019
M.Ed. in Education, University of Vermont Learn more...