Academic Staff
An introduction to our teachers and tutors.
Molly Huddle Coffey - English Teacher - Came to Rock Point School in 2004Molly started as a Residential Educator and became the English Teacher in 2006. She attempts to infuse her class with a love for literature of all kinds, especially the Victorian novel and poetry from the Harlem Renaissance. Her two dogs, Winnie and Oliver, are an integral part of the English classroom and amuse everyone by napping in the sun during class discussion. Molly loves being outside and reading novels, often at the same time. In addition to teaching English, Molly directs the annual school play and loves seeing her students transform into actors! B.A. English Literature, History minor, College of William and Mary Advanced Studies in England, Bath, England |
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Gus Buchanan - History Teacher - Came to Rock Point School in 1987Gus started at Rock Point School as a residential educator and developed an outdoor education and camping program while working in this capacity. In 1991, Gus was hired as the history teacher. As a result of his excitement and true passion for his subject, Gus is the recipient of a number of teaching awards and community accolades including The Corcoran Occupational Achievement Award (1998), Outstanding Teacher Award from UVM (2004) and the Herb Blumenthal community service award (200?). Gus is also a keen apiarist. He keeps beehives behind the school and supplies all the honey used in the kitchen. Students are exposed to bee keeping through classroom lessons, installation of hives in the spring, and harvesting in the fall. B.A. History, Saint Lawrence University M.A.T. History, University of Vermont |
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Kristine Harootunian - Math Teacher - Came to Rock Point School in 2003Kristine began her Rock Point School career with two years as a residential educator but now is one of our two math teachers and Director of Technology. In college, she majored in both Fine Arts and Mathematics, two seemingly different subjects, and tied the two together because of the inherent problem solving that are at the root of both disciplines. She tries to bring a more creative and visual aspect into her classroom with activities such as finding angles after unfolding origami, writing proofs on the popular TV show CSI, and looking at the ways that algebra can save you money. Students in her math class have been heard screaming “TADA” when they solve hard problems, and saying things such as, “I never knew you could have so much fun in a math class!" Saint Lawrence University B.S. Mathematics and Fine Arts Study Abroad - Syracuse University, Florence Italy. Vermont Teacher Certification - Peer Review |
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Linda Koulouris - Math Teacher - Came to Rock Point School in 1994Linda started at Rock Point after teaching for 20 years in public schools in Massachusetts. She enjoys the opportunity to work in a small classroom setting where it is possible to get to know the students well. Linda works with Kristine and Isaiah to provide a broad spectrum of math courses for our students. She is also our bookkeeper. B.A. Mathematics, Mount Holyoke College |
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Kathy Rossman - Science Teacher - Came to Rock Point School in 2000Kathy is passionate about teaching all four of the science courses offered at Rock Point School even though geology was her undergraduate specialty which she also pursued in some post grad work. And even though she has the title of "teacher," Kathy considers herself a life-long student because there is always more to learn! She is driven to seek out and absorb professional development opportunities - anything from one-day bat conferences to spending 2-weeks in Iceland learning about the geology - that she can then incorporate into her own teaching. Kathy is currently working to develop a solid place-based curriculum as she believes that the best education is one you can actually and tangibly experience outside of the classroom! B.S. Environmental Geology, Ohio University. Master's work in geology at University of Cincinnati. |
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Jean Waltz - Art Teacher - Came to Rock Point School in 2000Jeannie, an artist who's work has been well received in the greater Burlington area for over 15 years, teaches art history by introducing her students to prominent artists with colorful lives, and incorporates a hands-on art assignment, emulating that period in art history. A self proclaimed retro home and fashion aficionado, she also spearheads the set, props, and costumes for the annual play. Save the date for the Annual Rock Point Art Show, the first Friday in May! B.A. Humanities and Fine Arts, Burlington College |
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Isaiah Keepin - Math Tutor - Came to Rock Point School in 2002Isaiah specializes in one-on-one work with Rock Point students, focusing on all academic areas as well as executive skills coaching and standardized test preparation. He also works to support students and curriculum in various Rock Point School classrooms. BA Religion and Literature, Hampshire College Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate, University of Vermont |
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Abbey Baker - Title I Tutor and Academic Coordinator - Came to Rock Point School in 2006Abbey has enjoyed working with Rock Point School students in and out of the classroom for four years. She loves to help them write papers, talk with them about pop music, and, especially, try and make them laugh. Before working at Rock Point School, Abbey worked in ice cream shops, bookstores, a middle school, and a preschool. She loves to read, write, watch movies, and babysit the children (and dogsit the dogs) of the Rock Point School community! B.A. English, Rhode Island College. MFA in Creative Writing, Lesley University |
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