Caleb Atwood – Support Staff
Hi there! I’m a Keene native and got my Bachelor’s in Studio Arts at Landmark College in Putney, VT. I spend much of my free time reading, cooking, hanging out with my cat, coordinating large get-togethers with my friends, and immersing myself in various forms of art including photography, painting, sketching, collage, and creating installation pieces. Throughout my life I have traveled to many places and been exposed to multiple different cultures, which has given me an appreciation for new experiences. I’m excited to bring my enthusiasm for helping others and my passion for creativity to MC2!
Derek Blunt – Teacher/Advisor
Hello, I am very excited to be joining the MC2 team. I graduated from Keene State College in 2015 where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in mathematics. I had previously completed the Foundations in Education program at the Concord Technology Regional Center. I have long had a passion for education anchored firmly in my beliefs that effective education is paramount to ensure a better global society. In my personal life I enjoy exploring and researching the broad world of mathematics as well as being outdoors whenever I can (hiking, camping, fishing etc..). I am also a big music nerd! Most of my free time is spent listening to music and searching for new artists to listen to and write about. I am always up for a good conversation about music, regardless of genre!
Elizabeth Cardine – Lead Teacher/Advisor/Internship Coordinator
I began my teaching career at the original Monadnock Community Connections program from 2003-2010. It was a great fit for me coming out of college with a dual degree in Physics and Studio Art. I am a Keene native married to a Swanzey local and together we have three young boys who keep us very busy and our home full of Legos. My family is a teaching family, passionate about creativity and learning, and we are all life-long participants in the creative problem-solving program Destination ImagiNation (formerly Odyssey of the Mind). I’m always ready for a pick-up game of Ticket to Ride or Ultimate Frisbee.
Rosie Minich – Teacher Advisor
I am so excited to be here at MC2! I began my teaching career in Minnesota at various environmental education centers and public schools. I got my degree from a small college in Saint Paul, MN in education and biology. As a naturalist, I love exploring the ecosystems of new places. I am excited to hike, botanize and generally adventure in my new home. I moved to New Hampshire in September of 2019 right after getting married! My husband and I live near some great trail systems in Gilsum. In my spare time I love knitting, running, hiking and chatting. I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful community.
Sarah Stout – Teacher/Advisor
Hey MC2 community. I grew up in Fitzwilliam on a cattle farm. I also participated in 4-H and various other youth groups. My animals are a huge part of my life. I have two dogs, a horse, and two step-children, all of which keep my significant other and me very busy. When I’m not teaching or with my children, I am in the barn or walking with my pups.
I received my teaching credentials at New England College in Henniker, NH. My degree is in Comparative Literature with a concentration in Secondary Education. I began my teaching journey at a Montessori school and then moved to Marlborough Elementary before joining the MC2 team.
I have entered into my sixth year at MC2. Over the years I have seen MC2 undergo many changes. This has been a wonderful experience and great journey. I am so excited to see what the next years bring for us as an organization.
Chris O’Reilly – Executive Director/School Leader
I completed my undergraduate work at Keene State College and attended both Antioch University and Plymouth State University where I earned my graduate and post-graduate degrees.
In my former professional life, I was a small business owner, worked in the residential and commercial construction trades, and was a technician in the recreational motorsports industry. I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, kayaking, and cycling whenever I get the chance.
I look forward to continuing to serve the students and families in our community with an opportunity to engage in a student-centered learning environment that fits their individual needs.
Eric Snare – Case Manager/ Reading Specialist
I have been involved with theatre since early childhood, and with improvisational theatre since joining ActingOut in 2000. With a BA in Improvisational Arts from Keene State College, I have taught both beginning and advanced improv skills for MoCo Arts’ Creative Arts at Keene Summer Camp and as a Staff Member. I have also served as an Americorps Volunteer. I have seen theatre transform both the students I teach and the communities I live in, time and again. It is this capacity for spurring positive change and growth that ultimately brings me to both the classroom and the stage, and that fuels my passion for teaching.
Jerry Kuhn
Bio forthcoming
Jackie Rybicki
Bio forthcoming
Sarah Tuxbery
Bio forthcoming
Vickie Nason
Bio forthcoming
Jonathan Northrop
Bio forthcoming
