Andra Bowen: Bethel Elementary School Principal
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Principal Bowen has been serving as a shared Elementary principal for the Bethel and South Royalton Communities since 2019.  She has been an elementary educator since 2000 and started her career teaching first grade in Bethel.  Andra shares two beautiful daughters with her husband, Jim. She is a gardener and enjoys food from her large vegetable garden.  Reading, taking walks, sitting by the firepit at camp and spending time with family are among her favorite things to do in her free time. Andra is a Vermonter and has been a resident of Bethel for over 15 years.  You can reach Principal Bowen at abowen@wrvsu.org.

Pierre Laflamme: Middle School Principal
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Pierre began his career in education working with alternative programs through the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Over the past twenty-plus years, he has taught numerous subjects from Kindergarten through first year college students. While his passions are for history, the humanities and art, he moved into administration ten years ago. He graduated from Johnson State College, received his Masters Degree in Education, and pursued further graduate studies at Lyndon State College and the University of Colorado. In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoors with his family hiking, fishing, or riding on two wheels (with or without a motor). He can be reached at plaflamme@wrvsu.org.

Janet Brown: Administrative Assistant, Bethel MS
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I started working at  Whitcomb Jr.-Sr. High School in 1985 and continued my administrative position when the merger happened and the school became White River Valley Unified District Bethel Campus. While my primary job is working for the principal, I often have to jump into sub in the kitchen and classrooms as well as help at the WRUD Royalton campus. I have two grown married children and two beautiful grandchildren. Hiking, reading, and crafting are a few of her favorite things to do in her free time. You can reach Janet at jbrown@wrvsu.org.

Adrienne Dumais: Administrative Assistant, Royalton
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Adrienne grew up in South Royalton, she continued her education in Maine receiving her degree in Communications and New Media. She then traveled around the country with her husband while he served in the Navy, getting to live in FL, TX and Whidbey Island WA. Adrienne now lives in Royalton with her husband, 3 kids, 2 dogs, and 4 chickens. You can find Adrienne spending time with her family & friends, kayaking, gardening, hiking, fishing, curled up with a good book and crafting. She can be reached at adumais@wrvsu.org

Yvonne McKenna: Administrative Assistant, Bethel Elem.
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You can reach Yvonne at ymckenna@wrvsu.org.

Jackie Pike: South Royalton Elementary Principal
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Hello South Royalton Elementary students and families!

My name is Jacquelinn Pike, and I am thrilled to join the South Royalton Elementary community as your new principal! This year marks my tenth year in education, and I am excited to bring my experience, energy, and enthusiasm to this wonderful school community.

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to serve in several leadership roles, including Interim Assistant Principal and Student Support Coordinator. These experiences have reinforced for me how important it is to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff. I am especially looking forward to getting to know each of our students and learning more about the South Royalton community.

I believe strongly in the power of communication and community. When schools and families work together, students thrive. I welcome your questions, ideas, and partnership as we work together to make South Royalton Elementary a place where every student feels known, supported, and excited to learn. I can be reached at jpike@wrvsu.org.

Outside of school, I am a mom to three daughters. Our family loves reading books and spending as much time as we can outdoors. We enjoy exploring, taking adventures, and making the most of our time together.

I am so excited to begin this journey with all of you. I look forward to meeting our students and families, building relationships, and becoming part of the South Royalton community.

Here’s to a wonderful school year ahead!

Spencer Johnston: Administrative Assistant, Royalton

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