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Administration and Support Staff

An introduction to our administration and support staff.

CJ Spirito - Head of School - Came to Rock Point School in 1990 CJ lives with his partner, Kathy, and their two sons, Miles and Kelly, across the road from the school. He started at Rock Point as a Dorm Staff, then worked as the Director of the Dorm, Dean of Students, Assistant Headmaster and now as the Head of School. His work is clearly focused on calling community together – a community that begins with students and parents, and ripples out far more broadly. You can see his influence in traditions such as the annual Ooky Spooky race. Wiffle Fest, and Maple Celebration, all of which raise funds for the school or other important local organizations and bring community together (sometimes in costume) in fun and educational ways. C.J. feels honored to have been the officiant for two current staff members' and one former staff member's weddings, one alumna's wedding, and one former staff member's memorial service. C.J. provides the heart and cohesion in the school's care of our students. B.A. English, Saint Michael's College M.Ed School Leadership, Saint Michael's College
Ryan Weiland - Dean of Students - Came to Rock Point School in 2000. Ryan came to work at Rock Point School as a dorm staff. After four years she became the Director of the Dorm and then in 2011 became the Dean of Students. Ryan loves working at Rock Point School because the interesting, challenging and funny kids constantly keep her on her toes. She especially enjoys helping young people to identify their passions and their strengths and to develop them. Outside of RPS, Ryan enjoys skiing, playing and watching sports, listening to live music and being outside. She lives on campus with her husband Bryan and sons, Isaac and Oliver. B.A. Psychology with a minor in Sociology, Skidmore College
Isaiah Keepin - Assistant Academic Dean - Came to Rock Point School in 2002. Isaiah has served in many roles at the school since 2002, including tutor, teacher, curriculum development, classroom collaboration, and much more. As Assistant Academic Dean since 2011, Isaiah oversees the academic program in conjunction with the Headmaster. Also since 2011, he is in charge of information technology at the school. Isaiah enjoys working with students to identify useful strategies that will lead to academic success. Outside of Rock Point School, he likes to watch live music, participate in local theater and spend time with his family. B.A. Literature and Religion, Hampshire College Pre-Medical Studies at the University of Vermont
Hillary Kramer - Director of Admissions - Came to Rock Point School in 2003. Hillary joined Rock Point School after working for years in the legal field and with youth in a social services setting. She has loved working with teens and families and is very pleased to be continuing that work here at Rock Point School, accompanied by her little dog Bosley - king of the admissions department! B.A. Political Science, University of Vermont J.D. Hastings College of Law, University of California
Lonnie Edson - Administrative Assistant - Came to Rock Point School in 1975 Lonnie is the corpus collosum (Grand Central Station? Central Switchboard? Keeper of myriad details and pieces of information? All of the above?) of the whole school. She keeps track of all the details, appointments, processes and front hall decorum. A.S. Secretarial Studies, Champlain College
Emily Skoler - Guidance Counselor - Came to Rock Point School in 1995 Emily works with juniors and seniors and their parents to help them maximize their Rock Point experience and to plan for life after high school. She runs a seminar for seniors that guides them through applying to college or other programs. For many years Emily coordinated the academic program at Rock Point, and she continues to assist students with academic work. She loves seeing the transformation in students as they better understand and value their strengths. Before coming to Rock Point School, she worked for an ice cream company and helped to run a small home-care agency. BA in English Literature, Harvard University MFA in Writing, Vermont College
Charlotte Blend - Director of Development - Came to Rock Point School in 2004 Charlotte runs the school's philanthropy programs and coordinates the print, virtual, and community image of the school. Charlotte began her Rock Point School career as a live in dorm staff and then slowly began to take on more responsibilities in the development department, until she became full time Director of Development. Charlotte is always looking for new audiences to whom she can sing the virtues of the school. She loves to correct the students about their stereotypes of British people but does not love it when they put on affected British accents! Anything that can be done to make Rock Point School a better place, Charlotte will do it. BA English Literature, University of Sussex and University of Vermont MA English Literature, University of Vermont
Leslie Moulin - School Nurse - Came to Rock Point School in 1995 Leslie deals with all medical aspects of the school from managing medications and student appointments to providing band-aids, painkillers, tea, and sympathy. Keeping pace with current health issues affecting students has been of special concern to Leslie. It started with learning another system other than metric (Canadian,eh), a course in adolescent health at UVM, numerous workshops from understanding childhood development disorders to managing psychotropic medications. Leslie is a firm believer in treating the student for who they are, not what diagnoses they may have received. R.N. John Abbott College, Montreal
Kevin Douglas -Chef - Came to Rock Point School in 1994 Kevin did his internship in Vail, Colorado from 1975 - 1979 at Vail's landmark restaurant The Red Lion Inn. He then worked at Sea World in San Diego, worked in Manhattan for a year, and then moved to Vermont. He used to be the chef and kitchen manager at Perry's Fish House (1984-88) and General Manager of Shanty on the Shore (1989-91 and 1992-93). Kevin is a firm believer in using local and organic ingredients in the school kitchen wherever possible. He loves leading field trips to the local farms to meet the farmers who supply food to the school.
Ann Ely - Office Assistant - Came to Rock Point School in 2001 Ann is the essential part in many record keeping, data management, and communications systems at the school. She supports Lonnie, Charlotte and Hillary in the day-to-day running of the school. Ann lives on the Point with her husband, Bishop Tom Ely. Ann is a favorite of all the dogs at the school as she regularly supplies them with treats, walks, and affection. B.A. English/Religion - Hood College, Maryland

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