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Staff at Acera

Our Team of Expert Educators

Our team includes master teachers, scientists, artists, engineers, makerspace leaders, literacy experts, and counselors who share a commitment to nurturing each child’s curiosity, confidence, and capacity to thrive.

Together, they design learning that is personalized, hands‑on, and intellectually vibrant, creating a school community where students feel known, supported, and inspired every day.

Acera School Faculty & Staff

Acera’s educators are innovators, mentors, and specialists who bring deep expertise—and genuine joy—to every learning experience.

Kathy Aluia

Textile Arts Enrichment Specialist
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Josh Briggs, M.S.

Woodshop Manager and Engineering Specialist
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Vered Brooks, M.Ed.

Core Classroom Teacher
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Tami Cronin

Director of Admissions and Family Engagement
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Bob Defandorf, M.Ed.

Core Classroom Teacher
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Courtney Dickinson

Founder & Former Head of School, Acera Ambassador
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Ruma Dutta, M.Ed.

Core Classroom Teacher
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Kevin Duval

Facilities Manager and Cooking Specialist Teacher
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Alison Earnhart, M.A.

STEM Coordinator and Science Specialist Teacher
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Danny Fain

Computer Science & Game Design Specialist Teacher
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Carol Fallon

Director of Finance and Human Resources
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Dylan Foley

Engineering, Music Production & Stop Motion Enrichment Specialist
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Thom Fries, Ph.D.

Math Specialist Teacher
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Camila García Enríquez, M.Ed.

Visual Arts Specialist Teacher
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Linwood Harper

Music & Entrepreneurship Specialist Teacher
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Alexis Hibbler

Physics Specialist Teacher
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Aaron Honig, Ph.D

Science Specialist Teacher
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Mark Illingworth

Math Specialist Teacher
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Adrienne Jacobson, M.A.

Maker Space Specialist Teacher
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Chuck Lechien

Music, Creative Writing and Tabletop Role Playing Games Enrichment & Specialist Teacher
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Susan Levy

Literacy Specialist
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Shannon MacRae

Operations Manager
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Marisa Miller

Enrichment Program & Creativity Manager
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Emi Neuwalder

Math Specialist Teacher
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Pei Ng

Executive Assistant and HR Coordinator
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David Olson, M.Ed.

Technology Educator and Manager
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Leah Perez, M.Ed.

Core Classroom Teacher
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Sean Quirk

Assistant Teacher and Health and Physical Education Specialist
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Trent Ramsey

Deputy Director of Advancement and Families
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Adam Rosell

Physics, Woodworking & Hydrodynamics Specialist
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Eileen Sauer, BCBA, LABA

Student Support Program Manager & School Counselor
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Renee Scherer, Ph.D.

Core Classroom Teacher
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Sarah Slubowski, M.Ed.

Teacher Mentor and Assessment Coordinator
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Wendy Stacey

Literacy Specialist
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Emily Achilles Stefanich, M.Ed., CAGS

Dean of Academics and Core Classroom Teacher
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Upcoming Events

Discover whether Acera is the right fit for your child.

Parent Information Sessions at Acera

Join us for a 1.5-hour Information Session & Tour designed for parents, guardians, and other adults interested in learning more about Acera.

Tuesday
September 22, 2026
6:00 – 7:30 pm

Thursday
October 22, 2026
9:30 – 11:00 am

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5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester MA 01890

781.729.3489

Acera School welcomes all and does not discriminate against students, families and teachers on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, marital status, religion, political beliefs, disability, gender or sexual orientation in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other school administered programs.

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