Administration

Kerry sheehan,
​Principal
Kerry Sheehan has been an educator since 1992, when she started with “Teach for America” in Louisiana. She taught Life Sciences for five years in the United States, and then traveled to Seoul South Korea to teach English in a foreign Language Institute. It was there where she realized she truly loved teaching Science. Kerry moved back to the ‘603’ and spent 10 years teaching and coaching at Manchester Central. She renewed her love of the North Country and became a Life Science educator at Profile in 2008. She spent a brief period away, in SAU 36, gaining experience as a district administrator. In 2019, she was lucky enough to be able to return to Profile as the Principal. She believes that every student can be successful, and should be able to pursue their path for success after graduation. 
She holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Biology from Cornell University, graduate work in Biochemistry from Harvard, and a master’s of education in Educational Leadership from Plymouth State University.
Contact
​keshee@profile.k12.nh.us
Kyle Jacobs,
​Assistant Principal
J. Kyle Jacobs has been an educator since 1998, working as an educator in Michigan, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, and New Hampshire. Mr. Jacobs has taught Humanities, World History, Civics, Economics, U.S. History, and Political Theory. Mr. Jacobs has been an administrator for over ten years, serving as an elementary school principal, interim middle school and high school principal, and has been Profile school’s assistant principal for the past eight years. He holds a Master’s from St. Lawrence University He loves spending time with his family, wife Jessica, sons Gabriel, Samuel, and Micah, the family pets, cooking and watching soccer. As an educator, Mr. Jacobs believes in the potential of every student and that through working together, all things are possible.
Contact
kyjaco@profile.k12.nh.us

Office Staff

Lani Lovas,
​School Nurse
Contact
lalova@profile.k12.nh.us
Vickie Moore,
​Administrative Assistant
Contact
vimoor@profile.k12.nh.us
Shawna Murphy,
​Office Manager
Contact
shmurp@profile.k12.nh.us

Teaching Faculty

Allied Arts

Thea Dow,
​Art
Thea grew up in upstate New York where she also went to college at Rochester Institute of Technology for Ceramics with a minor in Art History.  She knew she wanted to teach at a young age so she continued on to get her Masters Degree also at RIT for Art Education.  She loves to travel, having been to over 15 countries, be creative, and most of all spend time with her husband, son, and dog.  Thea has been teaching at Profile since 2009.
Contact
thdow@profile.k12.nh.us
Teacher Website
Nancy Bartlett,
Family Consumer Science & Extended Learning Opportunities Coordinator
Contact
nabart@profile.k12.nh.us
Kevin Briere, 
Industrial Arts &
​Technology
(Never) Grew up in Littleton Massachusetts, Graduate of Littleton High School 1976, Started College @ Fitchburg State, for two years, training to teach Biology , dropped out and got a job. Worked my way to the top and eventually started and ran a small renovation and construction company for about twenty years. Returned to college and earned an associates degree in CAD at Middlesex Community College,2003, then returned to Fitchburg State college to complete a Bachelor's Degree in Technology education in 2005. Filled the Industrial Arts position at Profile School in 2006.

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Contact
kbrie@profile.k12.nh.us
Molly McGilvary, Health
Molly grew up in southern NH surrounded by a family of educators. She attended Plymouth State University where she received her B.S. in Physical Education with a certification in Health Education. During her time at Plymouth she played women’s lacrosse for four years until she graduated in 2018. Molly grew up playing and coaching various sports, which is where she found her passion for teaching health and physical education. She hopes to provide her students with the skills and knowledge to improve their physical, social, and mental health in all stages of life.
Contact
momcgi@profile.k12.nh.us
Angela McShane, Physical Education
Angela grew up riding horses in Maryland then went to middle/high school in Northern New Jersey.  She knew the mountain air and fresh water was missing from her life and continued her migration north to New Hampshire, where she completed a BS in Physical Education and a Minor in Adventure Education from Plymouth State University.  While attending PSU Angela studied abroad in New Zealand which helped her become the Country Director for an international tourism company in the South Pacific.  After 3 years of creating, managing and leading adventure and community service trips in the Fiji Islands and New Zealand, she found a home at Profile.  Angela has been teaching PE at Profile for over 10 years and is passionate about encouraging all students to discover ways to move that will enhance their physical and mental health.  She believes all students can find academic, social and physical success through movement in the classroom which leads to a healthy, active lifestyle
Contact
anfiga@profile.k12.nh.us
Kristen Bushway,
​Choral Arts & General Music
Kristen is  a local and graduated from SAU 35.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance from Plymouth State University. While there she also minored in theatre.  Her first teaching experience was in Berlin, NH and her groups traveled to the United Kingdom and performed at Carnegie Hall.  When not teaching, you can find Kristen whitewater rafting throughout New England and she is a certified guide in the state of Maine. She is also an avid hiker and has completed the NH 48 4000 footers as well as the NH 52 with a View … that’s a 100 unique peaks!
Contact
krbush@profile.k12.nh.us
Sarah Ressler, Instrumental Music
Sarah grew up right down the road in North Woodstock, NH. She earned her bachelor's degree in Music Education from the University of New Hampshire and studied her main instrument, percussion. While at UNH, she performed in many ensembles including the Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Orchestra, and Marching Band. After graduating, Sarah was the drumline instructor for the Manchester West Blue Knight Marching Band and the Band Director for the Newport school district for six years. She has been teaching Band at Profile and Lafayette Elementary since 2017. Sarah enjoys performing outside of school, has been an active member of several NH community ensembles throughout the years, and is making a marimba at home with her husband. When she's not doing music related things, she can be found outside playing superheroes with her two boys.
Contact
saress@profile.k12.nh.us
Jacci Vienneau,
​Computer & Business 
Jacci Vienneau currently teaches computer courses to students in grades seven through twelve, and she teaches an Accounting I course to high school students.  Ironically, she completed her student teaching here at Profile before spending six years as a business educator at Moultonborough Academy in Moultonborough, New Hampshire.
She graduated from Plymouth State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Comprehensive Business Education.  She is also certified through the New Hampshire Department of Education in Computer Education.
One of her favorite parts of being a teacher at Profile is the connections she makes with her students. During advisory she can sometimes be found playing cards with students.

Contact
jvien@profile.k12.nh.us

English

Dawn Glidden,
Middle School English
Dawn Glidden believes that education is a life-long practice, not the final destination.   She was a UPS driver for 13 years while raising her two daughters, but ultimately, her passion was always teaching.  She started her learning at Norwich University as a “rook” and studied communications,  but then transferred to Plymouth State University to study English education.  As her children got older and more independent, she  finally graduated from Lyndon State College with a B.S Elementary Education K-8.  She has been teaching at Profile School  for 17 years, and truly believes as Malala Yousafzai does:  “One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher, can change the world.” When she’s not reading, she is biking, hiking, or Crossfitting.
Contact
dglid@profile.k12.nh.us
​Teacher Website
Lori Innes,
​High School English
Lori grew up in the lovely Berkshires in Western Massachusetts, where she taught before Profile. After hiking 800 miles of the Appalachian Trail with her husband, they decided to move to the more rugged and remote White Mountains. She has her Masters in English Education from Western New England University, but still continues her education, and believes learning is a lifelong activity. Lori had an opportunity to participate in the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Trails to Every Classroom, and the National Parks Service’s Boots to Boats, which emphasized place based service learning.  Lori enjoys hiking, cross country skiing, cycling, and canoeing with her husband and their golden retriever, Pemi.
Contact
Jen McVetty,
​High School English
Jen McVetty is a North Country native. She has a B.A. in theatre from St. Michael’s College and an M.Ed. in literature, writing and integrated arts from Plymouth State University. She has enjoyed being a teacher for over twenty years--all but seven of them at Profile. She also finds joy in playwriting, reading, walking in the woods, helping her husband with his sundry building projects, teaching yoga and hanging out with her dogs.
Contact
jmcve@profile.k12.nh.us
Erin Sweeney, 
​High School English

Erin Sweeney is a North Country native. She graduated with a B.A. in English Literature from St. Anselm College and a Masters in English Education from Plymouth State University. She loves the outdoors and has combined this with her love of literature to run a Hiking and Writing Camp through the National Writing Project of NH and her elective course Literature and the Land. She also has a passion for American history and literature, and is excited about her curriculum for American Studies. When she’s not teaching, she has worked as a freelance writer and researcher for Digital Media Solutions Insights and has brought this experience back to the classroom in her Business English Elective course. She believes that it takes an entire community to raise a responsible and happy child, and has spent many hours volunteering in her home and school communities, including years of service on the boards of Littleton Youth Soccer and Franconia Ski Club.
Contact
erswee@profile.k12.nh.us
Teacher Websites:
Senior Poetry
English 10
American Studies

Foreign Languages

Ursula Askins-Huber,
​High School Spanish
Ursula Askins-Huber has wanted to be a teacher since she was five years old and decided to teach Spanish when she fell in love with the language in high school. She has studied abroad both in Spain and Argentina and enjoyed immersing herself in the cultures of both countries. She holds a bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and a master's degree in Spanish Linguistics from Middlebury College.
Contact
uraski@profile.k12.nh.us
Teacher Website
Marjolaine Rainville,
Middle School World Language
Marjolaine has been teaching at Profile School since 1998. She grew up in the province of Quebec and in 1995 relocated to the beautiful state of New Hampshire. In her spare time she enjoys walking, traveling, watching football and spending time with her husband and dog Lilly.
Marjolaine graduated from Sherbrooke University where she received a bachelor's degree in French Studies and Communication. She also received a Teaching Certificate from Montreal University, a Spanish Certificate from Quebec University and a degree in Psychology from Sherbrooke College.
Marjolaine believes education is one of the greatest gifts you can give someone. She believes all students are capable of learning and being excellent. Her goal is to assist students to advance in their learning while gaining more confidence along the way and reach their potential.

Contact
mrain@profile.k12.nh.us
Marjorie Tassey,
High School French
Marjorie Tassey has always loved the French language and decided to become a language teacher after living in Europe for 6 years while raising her 2 children. She saw just how important it was for children and adults to better understand other cultures and be able to communicate (even just a little bit) with neighbors...wherever they come from. Marjorie holds a bachelor’s degree in French and a minor in music from Plymouth State University. She taught French at Stevens High School in Claremont for 6 years prior to arriving at Profile in 2008.
Contact
matass@profile.k12.nh.us
Teacher Webpage

Math

Kim Knighton,
​High School Math
Kim grew up in Bethlehem, NH and is a graduate of  Profile School.  She earned a B.A. from Colby College and a Masters Degree from Plymouth State University.  After a brief career in banking, Kim joined the Profile mathematics department in 1993.  She received the Fernand J. Prevost Mathematics Teaching Award in 1994 and the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 2007.  Kim has taught grades 5 through college and is currently teaching statistics online for Granite State College.  In her spare time, Kim enjoys kayaking, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
Contact
kknig@profile.k12.nh.us
Tina Marceau,
​High School Math
Tina was born and raised near Toronto, Canada. She studied at Bishop’s University in Lennoxville, Quebec, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics, with minors in French and History and a Graduate Diploma in Education. Following university, Tina moved to northern New Hampshire to begin her teaching career at Pittsburg School.  Tina has taught at Profile school for the last 20 years.  Tina enjoys and appreciates the opportunity to form relationships with her students, that not only help to develop their mathematical knowledge, but also their social-emotional skills. She enjoys spending time with her two daughters, travelling, and making her new house a home!
Contact
tmarc@profile.k12.nh.us
Lovall Morrison,
High School Math

Contact
lmorr@profile.k12.nh.us
Sally Mulcahy,
​Middle School Math
As a military spouse, Sally has been fortunate to experience a vast array of interesting cultures and occupations.  She has lived in many places across the United States and abroad to include a two year stay in La Maddalena, Italy located in the Mediterranean Sea.  Upon returning to her home state of New Hampshire, in 2007 she started substituting in the school system while looking for a full time job but quickly realized teaching was an ideal way to share her love of mathematics.  Sally has been teaching at Profile since 2016.  She holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire and a master’s in Mathematics Education from Plymouth State University.
Contact
samulc@profile.k12.nh.us
Teacher Website

Science

Gabe Boisseau,
High School Science
Gabe Boisseau grew up across the river in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, though had many of his formative outdoor learning experiences in his younger years in the White Mountains, where he found a passion for mountains and the natural world.  After many years of hopping back and forth between living in Montana, Vermont, and Colorado, and finishing his Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Science from Lyndon State College, he and his family decided to settle down and build a house on a piece of family land here in Bethlehem.  Prior to teaching at Profile, Gabe spent 12 years teaching science at The White Mountain School and is excited to further his experience as an educator at Profile!  When not at school, he can be found hanging out with his wife and two kids, riding his bike and running on secluded paths through the forests, and further honing his skills as a sawyer, compost maker, wood splitter, town Select Board member, chicken wrangler, and seeker of adventure on dihydrogen monoxide in its various states.
Contact
gabois@profile.k12.nh.us
Dan Crosby,
​High School Science
Dan loves when students start combining multiple skills and interests and reveal to themselves how capable they really are.  After graduating from Dartmouth with a B.A. in Physics, he worked in Boston on multiple materials engineering/physics projects involving superconductors and lasers.  The White Mountains lured him north eventually, where he taught math and science at The White Mountain School in Bethlehem for 15 years before switching over to teaching science at Profile High School in 2008.  He’s proud of designing and building his own house, and is mostly not very irritated by the mistakes he made.  He also values combining his interests in science, the environment, and thoughtful economic decision-making to help analyze and initiate energy projects (such as solar arrays) in local towns.  And it’s not unusual to find him mountain biking, nordic skiing, running, or making excuses about why he doesn’t play soccer anymore.
Contact
dacros@profile.k12.nhs.us
​Teacher Website
Kevin McShane,
Middle School Science
Kevin McShane returns to Profile for a 15th year of adventures in middle school science education after a sabbatical.  He spent the past year exploring different models of education, teaching and learning in Nepal and Indonesia and pursuing further graduate course work.  Kevin believes that education should be an experiential adventure focused on personal growth.  Kevin is a lifelong learner that came to teaching after a year spent working for Americorps running programs for youth at risk in Montana.  Kevin then facilitated adventure and science education programs for adjudicated youth for 4 years before coming to Profile.  He holds a MEd in Science Education and is continually pursuing education in science and adventure education.  Kevin is an outdoor athlete and has coached/guided soccer, nordic skiing, mountain biking and rock climbing.
Contact
mcshane@profile.k12.nh.us

Social Sciences

Tine Brown,
High School Social Studies
Tine moved to New Hampshire from Denmark in 2009 and holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Sociology and Criminology from University of Copenhagen and Dartmouth College. She has travelled all over the world and enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her husband and two kids. Tine believes in the importance of providing her students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become informed citizens and critical thinkers.
Contact
tibrow@profile.k12.nh.us
Katherine Fish,
Middle School Social Studies
Katherine Fish grew up in the Mount Washington Valley surrounded by a family of educators. She spent her childhood exploring the country’s national parks which spurred a lifelong love of history.  Katherine received her undergraduate degree in biological sciences from Mount Holyoke College, with a minor in marine studies completed at the Woods Hole Institute(SEA).  She also holds a Master's degree in Education from Plymouth State University. In addition, Katherine participated in advanced education programs at both the United States Centers for Disease Control and the Library of Congress. Her goals in the classroom include fostering curiosity and a love for history, developing critical thinking skills, and preparing students to become active, informed citizens.
Contact
kfish@profile.k12.nh.us
Paul Savard,
​High School Social Studies
Paul arrived in Northern New England in 1990 to attend Lyndon State College, first to become a Meteorologist but switched to Secondary Education in Social Studies.  After graduating in 1994 with a bachelor's degree he worked as an Instructional Assistant in Danville Vermont for two years.  Paul started at Profile in the fall of 1996 and never left.  He has coached at all levels in both the winter and spring seasons.  He has been an advisor for the Student Council and the planning of Winter Carnivals.  Paul was raised in the smallest state in the Union, Rhode Island.  He has spent decades of summers boating on Narragansett Bay, Prudence Island being his favorite place in the world.  He has raised two kids into adulthood.  Paul has been a high school baseball umpire since 2004 and has recently become a NCAA baseball umpire in New England. Paul’s focus has been student centered, trying to be empathetic to the whole student, not just the curriculum. 

Contact
psava@profile.k12.nh.us

Support Services

Counseling

Jill Brewer,
​School Counselor
Jill grew up outside of Boston and spent her winters traveling up to the North Country to ski with her grandparents. After college, Jill spent a few years teaching at a therapeutic boarding school in Montana and found she was drawn to the therapeutic aspect of the school so, after moving back to New England, began working towards her certification as a school counselor. As Jill begins her fifth year at Profile, she believes more than ever that each Profile student has a unique story and one of her favorite parts about her work is getting to know each student’s story. When not at Profile, Jill enjoys reading, knitting, running (slowly), local and national politics (well, maybe not “enjoys” but is passionate about), escaping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and being outside in the beautiful North Country with her family. Jill holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and History from Wellesley College and a master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling from Goddard College.
Contact
jibrew@profile.k12.nh.us
PADDY fORAN,
sTUDENT aSSISTANCE pERSONNEL
cONTACT
pafora@profile.k12.nh.us
cINDY mClAREN,
​dIRECTOR OF sCHOOL cOUNSELING
Cindy McLaren grew up in New Jersey and her enthusiasm for the outdoors motivated her to seek a college in New Hampshire to pursue her dreams. She fell in love with the White Mountains and the NH coast line, and decided to make NH her home. 
Cindy has been working in school systems for over 20 years as a clinician, student assistance counselor and School Counselor, identifying student strengths, giving them the courage to try new avenues and believing in their potential to succeed. She enjoys bringing her passion everyday to school. 
Working in a small school gives her the opportunity to get to know all the students. This has been her experience for the past five years at Profile where she serves as School Counselor.
Outside of school she enjoys hiking, running, skiing, traveling, walking her dogs and spending time with her family and friends. Cindy holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from PSU and Master’s degree in Social Work from UNH.

cONTACT
cimcla@profile.k12.nh.us
Emily Russell,
​School Psychologist
Contact
emruss@sau35.org

Academic Services

sCOTT kELLEY,
​sPECIAL eDUCATION
Scott grew up in Littleton NH. He graduated from Plymouth State College with a BA in Elementary Education, he later became certified in Special Education through Plymouth State College. Scott has taught grades 3 through 12. He also has been a football, basketball and track and field coach. He loves sports.
cONTACT
sckell@profile.k12.nh.us
Alex Murphy,
​Speech Pathologist
Contact
almurp@sau35.org
fIONA tREANoR,
sPECIAL eDUCATION
​ & esl
Fiona grew up in Ireland and attended University College Cork, where she received a Bachelor’s in Business Studies. Fiona moved to the United States and settled in NY,where she worked in sales and marketing for a number of years. Deciding that the business world was no longer for her, she returned to college and earned a master’s in Special Education from Queen’s College and TESOL certification from St.John’s University. Fiona taught in NYC for 16 years before moving to New Hampshire in the spring of 2020. She is thrilled to be part of the Profile community. In her spare time,Fiona enjoys walking her German Shepherd and exploring all the great hiking trails in the area!
cONTACT
fitrea@profile.k12.nh.us
jESSICA wILLIAMS,
tITLE oNE rEADING & MATH
Jessica Williams grew up in rural New Hampshire. She attended Keene State College where she received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-8, a Bachelor of Art in Spanish, and a Special Education certification K-12. While attending KSC, Jessica studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain. She has been a public school teacher for the past 10 years. She is currently working toward her Permaculture Design Certification. She has participated in the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WOOF) program and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Trails to Every Classroom. She has also completed the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) New Hampshire training. She has loved the outdoors her whole life. She enjoys biking, snowboarding, climbing and gardening. Some of her favorite books include Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer, The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas, and Educated by Tara Westover.
cONTACT
jewill@profile.k12.nh.us
aMBER wRIGHT,
lIBRARY mEDIA sPECIALIST
Amber Wright holds a B.A. in English from Delta State University and an M.A. in English from Marshall University. She is now completing further postgraduate courses in Library Media Science. Before her move into the library field she taught English & Literature on both the college and high school levels. Amber was born in Wisconsin, raised in Mississippi, and lived in West Virginia before finding a home among the White Mountains and the shelves of the Profile School Library in 2019. She thanks her mother for being the first one to introduce her to the magic of a library as she would take her to the one in her hometown almost daily as a child. Amber plays many roles at the school from literary curator to technology integrator, but she particularly loves serving as a learning support for students who are conducting research and writing. Amber thinks it is very difficult to choose just one all-time favorite book when she has so many wonderful choices at her fingertips, but she remembers Tuck Everlasting being her first favorite chapter book as a young reader. She is also a Harry Potter fan through and through (It’s Ravenclaw House, by the way!).
cONTACT
amwrig@profile.k12.nh.us
Library Media Website

ParaEducation

bILL bRUSSEAU,
sUBSTITUTE
Bill Brusseau attended St. Joseph’s College in North Windham, ME where he studied Sociology during his freshman year then transferred to Plymouth State College (now PSU) to study Child Psychology. He took a gap year that currently stands at 32, Bill found his passion in the fire service where he served at Littleton Fire-Rescue for 23 years as both a firefighter and emergency medical technician, 14 of those as a front line officer with the rank of Lieutenant. Of the varied duties and responsibilities that these positions incurred, Bill also spear-headed the department’s Juvenile Firesetter Program. He became a NH State Staff Fire Instructor for the NH Fire Academy in 2000 and traveled the state to help educate the new recruits as well as the seasoned members of the fire service. Additionally, he has been an American Heart Association BLS Instructor since 1999 and has served as Training Center Faculty in the Northern Region for 16 years. After retiring from the fire service in late 2015, Bill wanted to be able to help the north country communities where he and his family reside; he found that substitute teaching was a way to accomplish that desire. He worked for several schools until he found a home at Profile Jr/Sr High in the fall of 2017.
cONTACT
bibrus@profile.k12.nh.us