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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 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
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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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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.

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

Parent Information Sessions at Acera

May 7, 2026

7:00 – 8:30 pm

June 2, 2026

9:30 – 11:00 am

July 21, 2026

9:30 – 11:00 am

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5 Lowell Avenue
Winchester MA 01890

781.729.3489

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