New Faces on the Faculty
October 1, 2017
Michelle Bartman, Special Ed English Teacher
Joining us from a Middle School in Holyoke
Education: Umass Amherst Graduate with Bachelor’s in History and Masters in secondary education
First Impression of WSHS: “It’s a really awesome place to be with a great sense of community.”
Fun Fact: Likes Cats
Christine Cousineau, Math Teacher
Joining us from Chicopee High School
Education: Umass Amherst graduate with a Honors Bachelors in Mathematics, Minor in Anthropology and Masters in Education.
First Impression of WSHS: “Incredibly positive, everyone seems very professional; the students staff and faculty.”
Fun Fact: A licensed Pound Fitness Instructor
Nathan Holesovsky, Band instructor/Music teacher
Joining us from The Pioneer Valley Regional School
Education: Bachelor’s in Music Education from Umass Amherst. Masters in Music Education from Boston University.
First Impression of WSHS: “Diverse, welcoming for sure. I feel very welcomed by the kids and the community at large.”
Fun Fact: Owns chickens, rabbits and pigs on a small farm.
Jason Orne, Interim Math Teacher
Joining us from White Brook, Easthampton
Education: Bachelor’s in Applied Actuarial Mathematics from Bryant University
First Impression of WSHS: “I really enjoy being here, students seem to be very dedicated and the staff is very supportive.”
Fun Fact: Enjoys Table Topping games and magic
Katie Wrona, Science Teacher
Joining us from Sci Tech and Central in Springfield.
Education: Bachelor’s in Biological Science from the University of Buffalo. Masters in Education from Umass Amherst.
First Impression of WSHS: “It’s been really good and everybody is really nice.”
Fun Fact: Plays Ice Hockey
Jessica Roy, Special Education Teacher for the Developmental Learning Program
Joining us from Holyoke Public Schools
Education: Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies and Masters in Early Childhood Education from Westfield State
First Impression of WSHS: “A wonderful community that is very invested in their students and their success.”
Fun Fact: Loves to spend time with her Two boys
Paul Murray, Technology Teacher
Joining us from Springfield Public Schools
Education: Bachelor’s in Economics from Umass Amherst and Masters in Software Engineering from Brandeis University
First Impressions of WSHS: “The Kids here are very cooperative and the school provides lots of opportunities for the students.”
Fun Fact: Looking forward to starting an Advanced Placement Computer Science class