Director and Teacher
Hélène Harvey
Bonjour!
I grew-up in Canada, French is my mother tongue. Since I was little, my studies and my work have focused on the sciences. Over the years, I have taught biology, botany, nutrition and earth sciences to adults, college students, K-12 students and preschoolers.
I love to play, experiment, observe, read, and create models of the world around us. I am very interested in how people learn, so I wish to share the inquiry process with your children. In return, I'll learn from them!
Teacher
Heather Dennis
I am dedicated to the nurturing and education of the young child. I work to create an environment that inspires children to develop inner discipline, self-assurance, and a love of learning. I respect the uniqueness of each student and help each child develop skills at periods of greatest readiness and sensitivity.
The community
of helping parents
Substitute teachers
Audrey Bouyssou and Carol Bapty step in to replace one of the lead teachers when one of them is sick, attending training or handling other needs of the school.
Hospitality Chair
Sari Reist and Joel Reist make the list of students and family contact information, handle the schedule of helping parents, talk to prospective families and assist student registration.
Special Events Organizer
Natasha and Newell Anderson plan special parties, field trips, visits from special guests, graduation ceremony and more.
News Editor
Kathleen Newman and Joshua Gregson edit and write parts of the monthly newsletter.
Librarian
Shautel and Dusty Walker searches libraries and on-line bookstores to find and borrow great books that relate to our themes as well as story books.
Supplies Seeker
Meghan Moncayo and Abelardo Moncayo shop for needed materials, find free or discount supplies, and help inventory and organize materials.
Display specialist
Amanda O’connor makes representations of things we do and learn at school and from the outside world.
Gardeners
Amanda and Brennan O’connor help plan and organize the garden.
Foreign language advisor
Paulo Boero shares tips and curriculum regarding cutting edge methods in teaching students a second language.
Repair Specialists
Carol and Ted Bapty repair broken materials and furniture.
Grounds Master
Patrick Abbot oversees the safety of the playground, decks and sand box, as well as parking and lawn.
Advertising committee
Dawn and John Gusty help update the web site and finds ways to let the community know about A New Leaf’s programs and events.
Fundraising committee
Denise Gyauch, David Lewis, Amy and Patrick Frogge find and implement ways to raise money for supplies and special events.
Legal advisory committee
Patrick and Amy Frogge, Jennie Isaacs and Jake Isaacs research rules and regulations regarding licensing under the Department of Education, and moving A New Leaf towards a non-profit operation, seeking national accreditation and applying for grants.
