Ms. Wesson was born in July and her hometown is Bourne, MA.  She went to college at Bridgewater State University (undergraduate in elementary education & history) and American International College (graduate studies in moderate disabilities prek-8)
Favorite teacher?  
My favorite teacher is Mrs. Strode. She inspired me to follow my dream of being a teacher. She always cared about her students in the classroom and out of school. I am lucky enough to keep in contact with her today!
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   If I were not in education I would like to be a nurse at Children’s Hospital in Boston. I would also like to try a law profession.
Do you have pets?   I have a one year old golden retriever named Callie.
Favorite Color?  Purple
Favorite Quote or Saying?  “Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you” -Dr. Seuss
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   My favorite place to travel and the farthest place I have been is Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
Favorite Food?  Macaroni & Cheese!
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?   During the winter I love to go skiing. I spend a lot of my time up at Sunday River in Maine. I also enjoy traveling to different places in New England. During the summer, I enjoy going to the beach. My favorite weekend activity is going to Target!

Ms. Eldridge was born in November and her father was in the Army so she spent most of her younger years living in a new place every 4 years; however, she was able to attend and graduate from Bourne High School!  She went to college at Lesley University for my Graduate degree and UMass North Dartmouth for my undergraduate degree.
Favorite teacher?  
Although I’ve had many great teachers; I think my High School English teacher, Mrs. Ferguson stands out the most for me.  She never let me off the hook with my writing; the endless rewrites! But the biggest impact she had on me was that she managed to teach me to not be so afraid of the reading adventure and that whatever connection or meaning that I brought to a book was a good experience and to enjoy and get lost within those story’s pages.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   
Although I had left the business world to pursue one of the most rewarding careers I’ve had, I’d say my dream career would be as a country singer or to co-host with Jimmy Fallon!
Do you have pets?   Yes, I have a tabby cat and a German Shepherd.
Favorite Color?  This would be a toss up between blue or green!
Favorite Quote or Saying?  
My kids tell me I could publish a book of my favorite quotes/sayings! One that first pops into my head is by J.K. Rowling, “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”  and my second favorite that I’ve often quoted versions of to my own two sons is from Albert Einstein, “You never fail until you stop trying.”
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   
Although I lived the better part of my youth in Europe, I’d say Japan; I traveled and lived there on my own as an “Exchange Student” type opportunity with a wonderful family for three months.
Favorite Food?  My absolute favorite food are Jiaozi, which are Chinese Dumplings.  I learned how to make these yummy treats from my father’s childhood friend from China, Loretta.  Second to those, milk chocolate - the other food group!
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?   
This always seems like the simplest question for one to answer; but I always lose myself in trying to answer it.  I’ve been told that it may be a form of lack of attention or such.; however; I think of it more as I seem to just be hard-wired to never stop wanting to learn and try out new things.!   It may be easier to list what I don’t do in that I continue to love and work with all kinds of crafts, art, music, all kinds of sports -mostly hockey!  A few summers ago, I learned the art of Nantucket basket weaving and have managed to weave a few out! I enjoy decorative painting and have entered many of  my works in the Barnstable County Fair. I love all kinds of paper crafting and card making. My mother handed down her love of sewing, and I’ve found that I really love working and training my German Shepherd;  I am working on training her as a medical support pet as well as learning and training with her in German.

Ms. Johannessen was born in June and her hometown is Bourne, MA.  She went to college at Bridgewater State University.
Favorite teacher?  
Mr. Morris, 2nd Grade.  He made everything in our classroom exciting.  We earned tickets and got to “buy” prizes with them throughout the year.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   I would love to be a home design or reorganization. I have also been very curious about traveling!
Do you have pets?   Yes a dog named Tucker
Favorite Color?  Purple or Green
Favorite Quote or Saying?  Character is who you are when no one is looking.
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Santa Monica, California
Favorite Food?  Lasagna
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?   Right now it is all about spending time with my two little ones.  We enjoy the simple things like playing outside. We are counting down the days until we can head to the beach!

​Ms. Perry was born in August and her hometown is Bourne, MA.  She went to college at Keene State College.
Favorite teacher?  
My fourth-grade teacher, Jan Hughill, was my favorite teacher for many reasons.  I remember her reading to us every day. She had an expressive reading voice and chose excellent stories.  I felt transported as she read, which fueled my interest in science fiction. She made me feel smart and special.  She held a math contest, and I won. She took three of us out for ice cream sundaes as a prize.  She made me feel worthy of her time. She believed in me.  She encouraged me to go to Keene State, and even visited me while I was at college.  She made me feel like I had something important to contribute.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   I would have liked to try anything in the science field.  I always wanted to be an astronaut.
Do you have pets?   I take care of a friend’s dog and two cats all summer.  I feel like they are mine!
Favorite Color?  Ocean Blue
Favorite Quote or Saying?  “Don’t give up.  I believe in you all.  A person’s a person, no matter how small.”-Dr. Seuss
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   I spend every summer in my favorite place, Siesta Key, Florida.  I love the beach!
Favorite Food?  Lobster is my families’ favorite treat!
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?   I can't let a week go by without attending a yoga class. I also like kickboxing and Barre class. I also spend many hours watching my two boys play baseball.

​Ms. Murphy was born in May and her hometown is Brockton, MA.  She went to college at University of Notre Dame (BS in Math) and Simmons College (Masters in Teaching Math).
Favorite teacher?  My 3rd grade teacher Ms Howe. She made learning fun.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   In the 4th grade I wanted to be an astronaut, but then I realized I didn't like heights. In the 6th grade I wanted to be an archeologist, but then remembered I don't like to get dirty. In the 7th grade I decided to follow in my mom’s footsteps and become a math teacher. I wouldn't do anything else.
Do you have pets?   no, I have 3 children.
Favorite Color?  Blue
Favorite Quote or Saying?  The only way to learn math is to do math.
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   After college I backpacked through Europe starting in Greece and ending in England. But the furthest I've been is Bora Bora on my honeymoon.
Favorite Food?  ​I could eat Steak every day!
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?   I enjoy traveling, swimming, golf, and watching Marvel superhero movies. :)

​Ms. Jones was born in April and her hometown is Bellerose, NY and Toms River, NJ.  She went to college at Berklee College of Music and Lesley University.
Favorite teacher?  Ms. Cindy Wald - my music and voice teacher.  She gave me the tools and confidence to go out in the world and sing but also taught me so many other life lessons like acceptance, compassion and perseverance.  She was my teacher but also a friend.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Broadway performer, personal trainer or fitness instructor, or child psychologist
Do you have pets?   2 cats that are sisters, Nelly and Bean, 16 years old.
Favorite Color?  Raspberry pink
Favorite Quote or Saying?  "Life's a journey not a destination" and "When the goin' gets tough the tough gets goin'!"
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Tahiti, Bora Bora, and Moorea
Favorite Food?  ​Mashed potatoes
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?   Pilgrim Festival Chorus, Running, Friends In Son A Cappella, dance, and mom.

​Ms. Rothera was born in March and her hometown is Barnstable, MA.  She went to college at UMass Amherst.
Favorite teacher?  Mr. Anderson (5th grade).  He challenged me in new ways and made learning fun.  He went on to become a principal and hired me for my first teaching job.
​If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   Children’s librarian.
Do you have pets?   No but I have 2 children :)
Favorite Color?  Blue
Favorite Quote or Saying?  “Listen to the mustn’ts child, listen to the  shouldn’ts, the impossibilities, the won’ts, then listen close to me - Anything can  happen, child, anything can be.”
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Belize
Favorite Food?  ​Pizza
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?   If following my daughters to all of their basketball and soccer games is a hobby,  then that’s it!

​Ms. Jarominski was born in July and her hometown is West Springfield, MA.  She went to college at Saint Anselm College for undergraduate (BA in Biology) and UMass Boston for graduate (Master's in Biology).
Favorite teacher?  My second grade teacher, Mrs. Dunn, was my favorite teacher.  I remember we hatched chicks in her class and created a commercial about whale conservation (I love whales!)  We also went to the local air base and welcomed troops coming home from Desert Storm by singing “Proud to be an American”.  Mrs. Dunn created so many opportunities for us outside of the classroom that I will cherish forever.
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   I used to work as a lab supervisor in a biotechnology company.  I would love to be an artist, except I don’t have a creative bone in my body!
Do you have pets?   Yes, a goldendoodle named Rawley
Favorite Color?  Yellow
Favorite Quote or Saying?  Make decisions you can be proud of.
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Australia
Favorite Food?  ​I'm a lover of all food!
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  I love playing volleyball or any other sport, sailing, and traveling.  These days I mostly play with my two daughters and they keep me plenty busy!

Ms. Saja was born in August and her hometown is Sandwich, MA (currently Plymouth).  She went to college at Fitchburg State University.
Favorite teacher?  Mrs. Lemay – Third Grade. She made all of our learning fun. She was a positive role model to all students. I used to love when she would send home the extra papers for me to play school with!
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   I always knew I wanted to be a teacher- since I was little! If I could pursue another avenue, I would probably have to choose something with art.
Do you have pets?   Yes- a black cat, named Ruby. She runs our house!
Favorite Color?  Green
Favorite Quote or Saying?  Live. Laugh. Love.
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   Jamaica
Favorite Food?  ​Macaroni and Cheese
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  I am currently preparing for the birth of my first child- a boy, due in May! When I find time, I like to paint, garden, and make jewelry.

Ms. Buckley was born in June and her hometown is Weymouth, MA.  She went to college at Bridgewater State College.
Favorite teacher?  In high school I studied Russian with Miss Perry, who was my very favorite teacher. She made learning the Russian alphabet and all their sounds really fun, and took us to lunch at the Russian Tea Room in Boston. She also
arranged a field trip to a Russian coffee house in Harvard Square to listen to Russian folk music. I felt SO grown up! I also loved my 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Pietrowski, whose daughter was a taxidermist, which was the most exotic occupation I had ever heard of at that time!
If you were not in education what other profession would you like to attempt?   I would like to be a regular on Saturday Night Live, singing with a band and making people laugh. Or work in a craft store. Or a bookstore.
Do you have pets?   I recently adopted an adorable little orange tabby cat named Callie.
Favorite Color?  My favorite colors are the colors of the beach and ocean on a bright sunny day.
Favorite Quote or Saying?  Let There Be Peace On Earth
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled?   ​I have visited most the the states in the US, but my farthest out-of-the-country travel was to Aruba.
Favorite Food?  ​The answer to this question has always been “mashed potatoes,” though I actually rarely get a chance to eat them!
Hobbies or Activities/Organizations you are active in?  I am a beach lover who lives for warm days spent on the beaches of Cape Cod. I enjoy reading a great mystery or historical fiction novel, but spending time with my family is my most favorite activity of all. I am a Member-at-Large on the New School Building Committee, the Peebles School Council, and currently serve as a Building Rep for the Bourne Educators Association.