Faculty & Staff

Dean of Campus Life
Science & Math
Science Department Head

The 23/24 school year will be Claire’s fifth year at OMS. Claire is a born-Vermonter and outdoor enthusiast. She received her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and her Masters degree in Experiential Learning. Claire lived out in California to teach outdoor science to fifth and sixth graders, and now incorporates hands-on and experiential learning into her lesson plans at OMS. She loves hiking, skiing, gardening, and has a side business called Wild Canning where she pickles local veggies. Claire is also OMS’ Dean of Campus Life and hopes to create opportunities for camaraderie and personal growth into the school year. She lives in Peru, VT with her husband, Kyle, and their son, Luke and puppy, Kona.

- University of Vermont, Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education
- Plymouth State University: Master of Education: Experiential Learning

Science

Erin was born and raised in Rhode Island where she grew up spending lots of time outdoors.

She attended school in Worcester, Massachusetts where she double majored in Environmental Science and Foreign Languages. Upon graduation, she has worked in the government sector as a biological science technician, and in the public sector as a highschool physics teacher. She recently moved to Vermont and now lives in West Rutland. Outside of work, Erin enjoys being outdoors, traveling, spending time with friends, and attending concerts.

- Assumption University: Bachelor of Arts: Environmental Science and Bachelor of Arts: Foreign Languages

Math

Tricia has divided her time teaching math and science and working as a materials engineer. Although she has spent 10+ years teaching middle and high school students, her last position was as a Senior Research Engineer at Northeastern University. Tricia left that position to move to Vermont and build a house with her husband Jay. Now Tricia spends her days learning how to frame walls, install siding and apply joint compound. When not working on the house, Tricia works in her gardens and sings barbershop with two choruses.

- Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Bachelors in Materials Engineering

- Northeastern University: Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Science

Kathy grew up in Massachusetts and has lived in Maryland, New York, and New Jersey across the years.  She worked as a clinical chemist at the beginning of her career.  Having a strong passion and curiosity for science, a desire for exploration and discovery, and a love of working with children, she moved from the science laboratory to the science classroom and took on the role of middle school science teacher focusing on science content, science process, and science connections.  Kathy has worked mainly with students in grades five through eight, but also has experienced the pleasure of teaching science to toddlers and preschoolers.  

Kathy moved to Ludlow, Vermont with her husband, Michael, their dog, James, and their cat, Nora, in the fall of 2022.  Kathy and Michael have been enjoying their Vermont adventure, their many home renovation projects, and their visits with family, most especially their three grandchildren.  Currently, Kathy is pursuing her interest in drawing and aiming to write a children's mystery filled with real world science connections.   

- Suffolk University, Bachelor of Science:  Clinical Chemistry

- Syracuse University, Master of Science:  Science Education

Math
Math Department Head

Mr. Milne has been teaching math for more than four decades in both public and private schools. His goal is to help students find their way in Maths through innovative teaching and an inclusive environment. When not teaching classes or mentoring teachers, he herds cats, designs websites, and enjoys medieval reenactments.

“Mathematics is endlessly fascinating. There are things we notice and things we question, there are insights we discover and insights we stumble over. Most important of all, there is beauty. Beauty in the patterns, beauty in the simplicity and beauty in the questions.”

- Norwich University, Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering, Tau Beta Pi

Math & Science

Michael Bond brings his excitement for math and problem solving to his third year at OMS. He began his career working for engineering companies primarily in the energy industry. Prior to joining OMS, Mike served the needs of families in Denver, Colorado teaching 8th grade math. While teaching he completed a concurrent teaching program to become a licensed teacher in Colorado and now holds a Vermont teaching license for secondary mathematics.

Mike lives in Halifax, Vermont with his partner Nina and two boys, Dominic and Bear. When not at work, you might find Michael enjoying most forms of motorsport (particularly WRC), hiking in the forest, watching his kids play team sports, or possibly fishing. He also loves to spend some quiet time at home with his family.

- University of Colorado/Boulder, Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering

- University of Colorado / Denver: ASPIRE teaching program

Dean of Campus Life
Science & Math
Science Department Head

The 23/24 school year will be Claire’s fifth year at OMS. Claire is a born-Vermonter and outdoor enthusiast. She received her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and her Masters degree in Experiential Learning. Claire lived out in California to teach outdoor science to fifth and sixth graders, and now incorporates hands-on and experiential learning into her lesson plans at OMS. She loves hiking, skiing, gardening, and has a side business called Wild Canning where she pickles local veggies. Claire is also OMS’ Dean of Campus Life and hopes to create opportunities for camaraderie and personal growth into the school year. She lives in Peru, VT with her husband, Kyle, and their son, Luke and puppy, Kona.

- University of Vermont, Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education
- Plymouth State University: Master of Education: Experiential Learning

English & History

Len comes to Okemo Mountain School with over twenty years teaching experience in History, Social Studies and Computer Science. In his first year at OMS, he’ll be teaching History and English Language Arts. In addition to teaching, Len mentored students taking part in NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge and ran a summer STEM program for students transitioning from middle to high school. In support of colleagues, Len  has conducted educational technology professional development opportunities and mentored teachers integrating technology into their classrooms. Len holds teaching certifications in Vermont and Connecticut. 

Outside of the classroom Len enjoys tinkering with all things mechanical, following where his curiosity takes him, hiking, camping and cycling. 

- University of Hartford, M.Ed. Secondary Education

- Central Connecticut State University, US History/Political Science 

English & History

Jonny was born & raised in Rutland, VT. Growing up he excelled in football & hockey.  After graduating from SUNY-Cortland in 2013, he endeavored on a successful business career in New York. Jonny returned to Vermont after COVID & now serves as a Personal Trainer & Small-Business Owner in the region. This is his first season teaching English/Social Studies here at OMS. 

- SUNY-Cortland, BA Communications & Media Production

Spanish

Cameron grew up in New Jersey in a Cuban household, learning Spanish and English side by side.  When he was young, he developed a love for snow sports and attended OMS.  Shortly there after, he moved to Vermont.  He now lives in Mount Holly with his dogs, cat, and chickens.

The 2023/24 season will be Cameron’s third year working with OMS.  When he’s not teaching or coaching, he can be found attending concerts, hiking, or spending time in New York City.

English & History

A lifelong Vermont resident, Ray has taught English Language Arts for 23 years. He is also a community theater director, architectural draftsman, and grandfather. Ray currently lives in Townshend and has two adult sons who also live in Vermont. When he’s not teaching, Ray enjoys cooking, fly fishing, listening to music, and traveling with his wife, Jennifer.

- Northern Vermont University: Master of Education

- Northern Vermont University: Bachelor of Arts, English Literature

English & History

Claire has taught English Language Arts for over twenty years, both in New York City and as a tutor in Westchester County.  She is an essayist, young adult fiction writer and poet.  She has three adult daughters and currently lives in Manchester, VT.  In the warmer months, she enjoys spending time outdoors in her garden and on foraging walks.  She has been skiing in Vermont since the early seventies.  

- Brown University: MFA, Creative Writing

- NYU: Master’s of Secondary Education

- University of Colorado: BA, English and Creative Writing

English & History

Carol has lectured at Suffolk School of Law and conferences for the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She’s been a sole practitioner of immigration law for over 7 years. She is a previous OMS parent and has lived in Ludlow semi-permanently for 6 years. Carol is an ultrarunner who also loves skiing and cooking vegan food. 

- Susquehanna University, Bachelor of Art: Political Science

- Temple University School of Law, Juris Doctor

History & English
History Department Head

Sabrina grew up ski racing in the mountains of New York, but Vermont has become her new home. She graduated from Castleton University in 2018 with a BS in Secondary Education and History, and has acquired her teaching license for the state of Vermont. Sabrina was a part of Castleton University’s Alpine Ski Team for all four years of college, and coached for a high school ski team this past year in New York, where she gained experience substitute teaching as well. Sabrina will also be the assistant U14 coach at OMS this winter season. 

Outside of the classroom she enjoys hiking, reading, skiing (of course), and petting dogs.

- Castleton University, Bachelor of Science: Secondary Education and History 

Art

Betsy is married to Eddie Johnson, who coaches the snowboard team at Okemo Mountain School. She has worked at Okemo Mountain since 2007. Originally from New Jersey she moved to Vermont when her son Eric, a snowboarder, started attending Okemo Mountain School. She coaches with the Okemo Mountain Snowboard Team and is head of the GROMS program. She has her degree in Garden and Planting Design and runs a business called Natural Landscape Designs in the summer months.

Betsy is primarily a watercolor artist. She is inspired by the Vermont landscape and will pack up her paints and walk or drive to areas where she can paint en plein air. Winter months are spent in her studio working from photos taken throughout the year.

Betsy lives in Weston Vermont with her husband Eddie and their two dogs. She loves to hike, run, paint and play in her ever expanding gardens.

French

Aude is a native from Switzerland, and very proud to teach her language and her culture to your child. She has been working in education for teen years. Aude grew up Bilingual in French and German. In her twenties she traveled around the world for 1 year, and fell in love with discovering new cultures and their costumes and traditions. After her trip Ishedecided to move to Hawaii and opened a Youth Hostel for 6 years, where she learned all about running a small establishment and of course, meeting lots of young people from very different backgrounds and countries.

Living in different countries and learning their languages have given Aude a better understanding of the process of teaching a foreign language. She takes advantage of her personal experience in order to implement her teaching methods.

- Kaufmännische Handelschule, Reinach Basellandschaft , Bachelor of Arts: Business