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Lisa grew up in the North East and then moved to Alaska and Colorado for 25 years before moving back to VT. She taught at Whitcomb HS and then WVHS for the last 6 years. Her hobbies are metalworking, gardening, reading, and raising pet goats (2), rabbits (2), chickens (2) and ducks (10). She usually can be found hanging out with her mother, 2 of her children or her animal friends. You can reach Lisa at undefined.
Trinity is from Washington state; she has been teaching since she moved to Vermont in 2006 with her husband David. While David was earning his Master’s Degree in Environmental Law and his Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School, she taught middle school English and social studies at South Royalton School for two years and has been teaching English at WRVHS/ South Royalton High School since 2009. Though Dave graduated VLS in 2010, they decided to stay in Vermont and raise a family. Trinity had their daughter, Vivian, in 2014 and earned her Master’s Degree in Education- Curriculum and Instruction in 2016. She loves teaching and feels lucky to be a part of this community. You can reach Trinity at undefined.
Mandy (they/them) has worked as a farm hand, metal fabricator, bicycle mechanic, and PE teacher. Their passion for history eventually led them to pursue studies at UVM later in life, where they completed a thesis on the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Besides reading history, Robbie also enjoys reading fiction, walking in the woods, gardening, and cooking for friends. In their spare time, Mandy volunteers to help tenants unionize. Most of all, Mandy loves to relax on the porch with their partner and their adorable dog, Memphis. They can be reached atmrboody@wrvsu.org
I grew up in Northwest Indiana on the tip of Lake Michigan. Graduated from Purdue University with a BA in English and Political Science Education. Life happened and I never actually taught school. I worked in various capacities for Continental Baking ( Wonder Bread & Hostess Cake) in numerous states. I moved to Michigan, lived there for 20 years and eventually retired to Vermont. I saw a posting for WRVSU needing substitutes and here I am! I enjoy working in my garden and traveling. In the last couple of years, we have been to Nevada, up and down the East Coast and have a cruise planned to the Caribbean later this year.
He can be reached at rholtgreene@wrvsu.org
Lisa has been teaching high school life and environmental science at WRVHS since 2015. After earning a BS in Biology, she spent a decade traveling, doing field science, and leading environmental education experiences before becoming a classroom teacher. Lisa holds an MS from the Field Naturalist Program at UVM and an MEd in Curriculum and Instruction. She loves natural history, hiking, fishing, gardening and having adventures with her husband and daughter. She is so appreciative of the opportunity to work with the WRVHS students and community and loves being a teacher. You can reach her at ldragon\@wrvsu.org.
Claire has taught a variety of grades and subject areas over her career. She is now teaching part time. Currently she is teaching two 9th grade classes and one Advanced Placement course. She can be reached at undefined.
Errol is a life long Vermonter, growing up on his Dad’s farm in Westmore Vermont. After graduating from Vermont College (UI&U) Errol received his Masters of Arts in Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Johnson State College. Errol has dedicated himself to helping kids and has spent the last several years working for Washington County Mental Health. Errol loves to woodwork and play his guitar. He lives in Chelsea with his wife Renee and two youngest children, Aislynn and Ellie. You can reach Errol at ehinton\@wrvsu.org
Sam was born and raised in Vermont, attending Woodstock High School and then Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, majoring in History and French. Before earning his teaching license, he completed an ESL certification and taught English overseas for a time. He has been teaching various History and French classes at WRVHS since 2016.He enjoys golf, hockey, skiing, and cycling in his free time. He can be reached at sgriffin\@wrvsu.org.
Don has been teaching at WRVHS since 2018. He grew up as an army brat and is not sure where he hails from. He transitioned to teaching after an extended career in the insurance field and raising 5 boys. As a self proclaimed Disney “super fan,” Don can often be found preparing for his next trip to the “Happiest Place on Earth.” You can reach Don at dmorrill\@wrvsu.org.
Molly has been teaching here in the district since 2017. She teaches English and directs the fall drama club productions. Originally from Massachusetts, Molly came to Vermont for college and found that she couldn’t bring herself to leave. When she’s not teaching, she can be found hiking, cross-stitching, or going to the movies! You can reach Molly at undefined
Laura Leavitt has been a high school science teacher on the Northern California Coast for the last three years, and recently returned home to South Royalton with her family. She is passionate about plants, insects, and the ocean. This year Laura is excited to transition to elementary school, and is looking forward to sharing her love of the natural world with her students. Laura can be reached at lleavitt@wrvsu.org
Raina has been teaching at WRVHS/South Royalton School since 2008. Prior to that, she taught remedial math classes and tutored students at Green Mountain College after working at a civil engineering firm. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Engineering) and a Master of Arts (Education: Curriculum and Instruction). She has two children who both graduated from WRVHS (2021 & 2022). She can be reached at rrobins@wrvsu.org.
Nalani has been teaching at White River Valley HS since she moved to the Upper Valley in 2018. Over the years, she has taught many types of science to students ranging from grades 6 - 12. Nalani grew up in Massachusetts and loves the city of Boston. She is especially interested in physiology, track and field, and visual arts. When spring comes, she spends as much time as possible outside in the sun. You can reach Nalani at undefined
Originally from Connecticut, Josh White has been teaching in the district since 2018. Besides teaching History, Josh also runs the Amnesty International Club and Game Club. An avid hockey fan, Josh also enjoys hiking, reading, games, and travel. 2023 Dragon Boat Champion! You can reach Josh at jwhite@wrvsu.org.
H (Doug) Heavisides grew up on a small farm in White River Junction, Vermont. After attending St. Michael's College, he taught English at Hartford High School and then became a school leader at the Hartford Area Career and Technology Center. Most recently, he was a school leader at The Wilder School. This is his 33rd year in education and his first year teaching English at White River Valley High School! He lives in South Royalton and loves the outdoors, reading, and growing plants and flowers. He can be reached via email at dheavisides@wrvsu.org.
Diana (she/her) is excited to join the WRVHS team and share her passion for Family and Conservation Sciences and Health! She hails from Chapel Hill, North Carolina where she began her career as a FACS teacher before moving to the Northeast to pursue graduate work in mental health. In NC she became keenly aware of the barriers to creative expression that many of her students experience daily, thus fostering her desire to take a humanistic approach to teaching, weaving in creativity, movement, and above all community-building. Outside of school, Diana considers herself a "functional artist" who focuses on teaching about and creating art that people use: clothing, costume, dyes, delicious meals. Here are a few of her favorite things: authenticity, Highland tweeds, the color pink, laughing at her partner's jokes, the sound of her children's footsteps as they run to greet her in the morning, and the smell of her horse's mane. Diana can be reached at dcathcart@wrvsu.org
