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Stephanie graduated from UVM in 2004 with a degree in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Psychology. She has been working with children ages birth through kindergarten since graduation from UVM. She has been a licensed teacher since 2006 and continues to work on professional development credits. Stephanie joined Poker Hill School in 2011. She lives in Underhill with her partner Jake and dog Kaiya. When not busy with the kids she likes to hike, run, and walk her dog. She also loves spending time with friends, and working on craft and repurpose projects. Family is also very important to her so she travels often throughout New England.

Kat has been teaching at Poker Hill School since 2008. Kat graduated from The University of Vermont in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. She concentrated her studies in Art and Communication, focusing on American Sign Language. Kat and her family, which includes her husband Jon, step-daughter Satori, daughters Ember and Nova live in Underhill. Kat and her family enjoy animals, the outdoors, camping, and gardening.

Katina, mother of three former Poker Hill School students, Austin, Mason, and Dylan has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Johnson State College. Katina joined Poker Hill School as a teacher in 2010. Katina enjoys scrap-booking, biking, and camping with her family.

Thea graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Psychology in 2000. She moved to Alaska with her husband, Mike, where she taught preschool and studied Early Childhood Education at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. In 2010 they moved to Richmond, where they currently live with their two daughters, Lily and Charlotte, and their husky Merlin. Thea enjoys sewing, reading, art projects with her girls, restoring old furniture, and being outside.

Kristen lives in Essex with her husband, Chuck, and two children, William and Kate. She graduated from Johnson State College with a double major in Elementary Education and Psychology in 2004. After working as a preschool teacher for several years, Kristen decided to stay home with her children as they both attended Poker Hill School. Currently Kristen is pursuing her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education through Champlain College. She enjoys nature, reading, camping, and traveling the world with her family.

Sandra earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Boston College, completed her Master’s in Early Childhood Education at Champlain College in December 2017, and has maintained a teaching license in New England since 1990. She has worked with young children for over thirty years in settings as diverse as a state-run home for children in Bethel, Alaska to a Jewish Community Center preschool in Brookline, MA. But she considers her greatest teaching accomplishment to be home schooling her own four children. Sandra lives in Fairfield with her husband of twenty-six years, her youngest son, Leo, and their cat, Milo. Sandra’s other three children are pursuing college degrees themselves. Sandra spends time outdoors in all seasons, and keeps active by running, skiing, biking, hiking and snowshoeing. She especially treasures time spent with her family.

Meghan graduated from St. Lawrence University in 2004 with a degree in English Literature and a minor in Outdoor Studies. In 2009, she graduated from Oregon State University with a Master of Arts in Teaching with the focus on Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Meghan has worked in a variety of school settings including preschool, elementary school, and high school. Meghan lives in Underhill with her husband, Joe, their three children, River, Eden, and Wilder and their two dogs, Petey and Jakey. She enjoys reading, running, baking, and being outdoors.