Teaching Faculty
Vermont Commons School challenges students daily with interdisciplinary curriculum taught by dedicated faculty who empower students to feel a sense of place and how it relates to the larger environment. The small class size offers personalized attention and allows for meaningful relationships between teachers and students. Learn more about our faculty below. You can also view our faculty and administration listed by department here.
Kat Ahrens
Math Department Chair, Co-Director of Encounter Week Program (on leave through end of 2022-23 school year) - Appointed 2017
B.A. Mathematics, University of Vermont Learn more...
Chance Cardamone-Knewstub
Spanish Instructor, Facilities, Ultimate Frisbee Coach - Appointed 2003
Masters of Public Health, International Health and Development, Tulane University Learn more...
Mark Cline Lucey
Social Studies and Film/Video Instructor, Class of '20 Faculty Chair - Appointed 2004
M.A. History, Brooklyn College Learn more...
Jennifer Cohen
English Instructor - Appointed 2004
M.A. Theology, Harvard University; Masters in Teaching English, University of Washington Learn more...
Adriana Comtois
World Languages Chair, Class of '20 Faculty Chair - Appointed 2005
M.A. Teaching English in a Second Language, Saint Michael's College Learn more...
Peter Goff
Science Department Chair, Master Teacher, Volleyball Coach - Appointed 1997
ABD (PhD Evolutionary Biology), Vanderbilt University Learn more...
Ryan Houck
English Department Chair - Appointed 2019
M.A. in Literature, Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College Learn more...
Mark Keegan
Science Instructor, National Honor Society Advisor - Appointed 2013
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Cornell University Learn more...
Kristin Marchilena
Arts Chair, Performing Arts Instructor - Appointed 2022
MVP (Master of Vocal Pedagogy) candidate, Westminster Choir College Learn more...
Kathryn McDermott
Social Studies Department Chair, Cross Country Coach, Faculty Trustee - Appointed 2018
MA, Conflict Resolution, Georgetown University Learn more...
Kris Mohlman
Science & Math Instructor, Basketball Coach - Appointed 2015
B.A. Geology, Bowdoin College Learn more...
Mary Thompson
Studio Art Instructor - Appointed 2022
B.S. in Art Education, Minor in Art History, Plymouth State University Learn more...
Tonya Waldron
Math Instructor - Appointed 2018
M.Ed. Secondary Education, Focusing on Special Education, University of New Hampshire Learn more...
Ben Wang
Encounter Week Co-Director, Chinese Instructor - Appointed 2010
M.S. Natural Resource Planning, University of Vermont Learn more...