MSN Families

MSN families come from three counties (Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin) and over 22 towns, from as far north as Turners Falls and as far south as Chicopee. Our school has a strong sense of community and reflects and welcomes diversity in all its meanings: economic, racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, political, marital status, sexual preference, family structure, learning style, and abilities/disabilities.

MSN Staff

We are fortunate to have staff who believe in our school and stay with us for many years. Many of our teaching and administrative staff have been with us for 5, 10 15, and yes, even 20 years! The year each joined our school is listed below:

MSN Administration

Susan Swift, Head of School - 1992-2000, 2003-
Kathy Murri, Business Manager - 2001
Laura Frogameni, Admissions Officer - 2002
L’Tanya Robinson, Director of Development - 2005
Rose Cabrera, Office Manager/Registrar - 1999
Sujata Rege Konowitz, Office Staff - 2006
Dan Cahillane, Bookkeeper - 2007
Gregson Chase, Buildings and Grounds Assistant - 2007
Chris Scanlon, After School & Summer Program Director - 1998

MSN Faculty

Children’s House I
Burchie Green, Head Teacher - 1989
Matthew Anderson, Co-Head Teacher - 2009
Karen Mayer, Assistant Teacher - 2000 

Children’s House II
Tara Emery, Head Teacher - 2007
Matt Levin, Assistant Teacher - 1988
Chris Scanlon, Assistant Teacher - 1998

Children’s House III
Darlene Bowen, Head Teacher - 1990
Cheryl Cardinal, Assistant Teacher - 1997
Angela Rossier, Assistant Teacher - 2007

Little Children’s House
Laura Frogameni, Head Teacher - 2002
Drew Lydecker, Assistant Teacher - 2008

Lower Elementary
Susan Morrison, Head Teacher - 2001
Tiffany Jewell, Associate Teacher - 2005

Upper Elementary
Marian Parker, Head Teacher - 2000
Johanna Greenough, Co-Head Teacher - 2009

Early Bird and After School
Karen Mayer, Early Bird Head Teacher - 2000
Chris Scanlon, After School Head Teacher and Early Bird Teacher - 1998
Drew Lydecker, After School Assistant Teacher - 2007
Angela Rossier, After School Assistant Teacher - 2008

Specials
Tara Emery, Yoga Teacher - 2007
Barbara Neulinger, Art Teacher - 2001
Sujata Rege Konowitz, Music Teacher - 2006
Lesley Smith, Spanish Teacher - 2008

Special Services
Sarah Carlan, School Counselor - 2009
Tara Emery, Learning Specialist - 2007

Board of Trustees:
Priscilla Touhey, President
Lisa Halbert, Treasurer
Michele Spirko, Secretary
Lynne Wallace
Christina Conklin
Araiña Muniz
Ellen Brout Lindsey
Karen McAmis
George Martin
Celia Pastoriza
Susan Morrison, Staff Representative
Susan Swift, Head of School
Kathy Murri, Business Manager