2007-2008
Barbara McFall
Head of School
phoenix@phoenixschool.org
Teacher of all subjects with special emphasis on math, science, and technology as well as language arts 5-8, interdisciplinary studies. Coordinator of the annual Travel-Study program for 5-8.
B.A.(1972), M.A. in K-12 reading (1977) from Michigan State. Taught in Holt, Michigan, the American School in the Hague, and the Salem Public Schools: Salem Public Alternative School, the Talented and Gifted program, Title I math/reading coordinator. Founded The Phoenix School in 1981. Professional development focused on middle school mathematics, technology/engineering, and science. Certified in elementary/middle school education, K-12 reading.
Betsye Sargent
Head of School
phoenix@phoenixschool.org
Teacher of all subjects K-4 with special emphasis on K-4 math, science and technology as well as language arts, interdisciplinary studies, and visual arts K-8.
B.A. in History of Art from Wheaton College (1961), M.Ed in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College (1971). Taught a K-1-2 Integrated Day program at the Shady Hill School and Fayerweather St. School in Cambridge. Principal of the Salem Public Alternative School, Director of Magnet Programs including Gifted and Talented Education in Salem. Founded The Phoenix School in 1981. Professional development focused on pre-K-3 mathematics, technology/engineering, and science. Certified in elementary education and administration.
Leslie Levesque
Director of Admissions, Health and Wellness Coordinator
admissions@phoenixschool.org
Teacher of all subjects with special emphasis on pre-K – 8 science, 6-8 math, Spanish, and creative arts. Certified in CPR/first aid and lifesaving.
B.A. in Biochemistry from Wheaton College (1994). Master’s degree in Creative Arts and Education from Endicott College (2005). Dean’s Intern for AIDS and Sexuality Education, Wheaton College ’92-’94. Previously an intern at The Phoenix School, Professional development focused on middle school math, marine science, and art education. Joined The Phoenix faculty in 1995.
Mike Smith
Teacher in residence – Teacher of all subjects with special emphasis on Spanish, science, soccer and sports program
B.S. in Marine studies, minor in Physical Education and Psychology from University of Rhode Island cum laude (2002). Former FT Phoenix faculty member (2002 - 2005). Marine Science Instructor-Catalina Island Marine Institute-Catalina CA.-1.5 years. Tour Director-led community service trip for 24 students entering 10th-12th grade. Instructor/Deckhand aboard tall ship American Pride, Long Beach CA- 9 months. Sail Instructor–Catalina Island Marine Institute-taught sailing on Catamarans, lasers, 4-20’s, 22ft. sailing vessel, and board sails. Summer Adventures @ Phoenix instructor 2005 – 2007.
Charlie Randazzo
Inventor/Engineer – in - Residence
Electronics and prototype machine design — ultrasonic machines that made semiconductors for one of the first digital watches and other digital equipment, automatic equipment to build diodes, transistors, capacitors, and protoype equipment, automatic control systems for the bowling industry, mechanical organs, refurbished vintage pinball machines and jukeboxes
Linda Hall
Artist-in Residence – Creative and Performing Arts
BA in Arts and Ideas from the University of Michigan (1979). Master’s degree in Creative Arts in Learning from Lesley University (December 2007). Initial licensure to teach Elementary Education 1-6. Level 1 Orff Shulwerk certification. Company member: Jimmy Raye dancers and gravity dance. Piano lessons 2005-2007. Creative and performing arts teacher at The Phoenix School (1996 – 2004 ), tutor at Kipp Academy, Lynn (2007).
Janice Fullman
5-7th grade French teacher in preparation for trip to Paris
Daisy Nell Coffin
Singing and May Day
Kay Pirrello
Administrative assistant
