| David Beebe Science  | [email protected] Mr. Beebe joined the McAuliffe team in 2023. Having grown up in South Africa, the Philippines, the Sudan and Liberia, Mr Beebe considers himself a child of the global village. After college, Mr Beebe worked in the video game industry, eventually producing websites and managing teams of artists and programmers. He has spent the last decade teaching at large-population middle schools, and is excited to come work at McAuliffe as a seventh grade science teacher. Mr Beebe is looking forward to a smaller scale environment with a more hands-on focus. In his free time Mr Beebe swims, practices Aikido and spends time with his family. He has a son going into sixth grade and a daughter going into third grade. |
| Amanda Donze ELA  | [email protected] Ms. Donze joined McAuliffe in 2021. Ms. Donze loves this school and how the community focuses on relationship building with the students. She loves all her students, though her CREW kids will always have a special place in her heart! Ms. Donze wouldn’t get this crew aspect if she wasn’t here at McAuliffe! #weareCREW |
| Felicia Cary Humanities  | [email protected] Mrs. Cary joined the McAuliffe team in 2023. Mrs. Cary was drawn to McAuliffe because the community is very welcoming and she loves Framingham, in general. Having previously worked with grade levels ranging from elementary to high school, she found middle school to be her favorite. Mrs. Cary understands that this is an age where scholars are starting to find their voices, but still appreciate gentle guidance. She is proud to have a supportive team of colleagues and looks forward to serving her new scholars. |
| Kevin Yan Math  | [email protected] Mr. Yan hoined the McAuliffe staff in 2020. Being a teacher fills Mr. Yan with inspirations that extend beyond the classroom walls. The opportunity to ignite the flame of curiosity in young minds, to guide them toward discovering their passions, and to empower them with knowledge is a privilege like no other. Every day, he has the chance to shape the next generation, to instill values of empathy, resilience, and lifelong learning. As a teacher, Mr. Yan become a beacon of guidance, a source of encouragement, and a catalyst for positive change in the lives of my students. The inspiration lies in knowing that my dedication today will have a lasting impact on the leaders, thinkers, and contributors of tomorrow. |
| Connor Heinlein Social Studies  | [email protected] Mr. Heinlein joined the McAuliffe team in 2021. Mr. Heinlein joined the McAuliffe community from a legal background with the ambition to help students find success through middle school and beyond. He is inspired by the growth that McAuliffe students exhibit throughout the year, reflecting how much they’re learning both academically and socially. |
| Amanda Tedstone Special Education  | [email protected] Ms. Teddy joined the McAuliffe team in 2018. Ms. Teddy is inspired to work at McAuliffe because she loves making a difference in the development of children every day. She not only loves sharing her knowledge with her students, but also loves to watch her students interact with others, learn creatively, and ultimately grow up to become happy and successful. For similar reasons, Ms. Teddy is also inspired by EL education because of the active learning and character growth principles, but she especially enjoys working at McAuliffe because of the incredible teamwork amongst ALL members of the community – students, teachers, and parents! |
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| Christine Falone IA  | [email protected] Ms. Chris joined our amazing team in 2005. Ms. Chris was inspired to join the McAuliffe team back when her son attended and she volunteered. She loved the feel of a family environment when she was around the students at the school. She really enjoys the EL way of learning, and loves to see the growth in the scholars when they come back to visit her. |
| Nidhi Kumari IA  | [email protected] Ms. K joined the McAuliffe team in 2022. Ms K had a passion for this field for a long time and so as I got my work permit here in USA I started looking for job. Fortunately, I got the first call from this school and without giving it a second thought I accepted the offer. Although, it is too far from my home but as I am learning a lot here and improving my skills each day so, I would love to be its part for near future. The fun learning environment with all enthusiastic mentors is one of the key spirit of this institution. The aligned professional learnings is an add-on that enhances ones personality of this family. |
| Anna Vescio Science  | [email protected] Anna joined the McAuliffe staff in 2023. Anna comes to McAuliffe after working in outdoor education for 8 years at Nature’s Classroom. She is excited to continue helping students find their confidence and push themselves to take risks in their learning. |
| CJ Rish ELL  | [email protected] Mrs. Rish joined the McAuliffe team in 2017. Mrs. Rish first came to McAuliffe as a parent; two of her four children are McAuliffe alumni. When the opportunity was available, Mrs. Rish joined the staff as the ELE (English Learner Education) coordinator and teacher. She is passionate about the English language, writing, and helping students live up to their full potential. Mrs. Rish believes that the HOWLs and building a kind and empathetic community are the keys to student success. |
| Kathy Bogue Related Arts Assistant Teacher  | [email protected] Mrs. Bogue joined the McAuliffe team in 2010. In 2004, Mrs. Bogue set out to find the best middle school in Framingham for her four children. When she toured McAuliffe, she knew she had found it. The students AND the teachers she met were excited about learning. They were honest about what was challenging. They were also confident that their “crew” would support them. They spoke about their values as much as they did about the work they were doing. Nearly twenty years later, Mrs. Bogue is still in love with the crew, the learning, and the values that are McAuliffe. |
| Molly Smith Technology Integration Specialist  | [email protected] Miss. Smith joined the McAuliffe team in 2019. Miss Smith believes that McAuliffe is a place that is dedicated to helping all students become thoughtful and innovative citizens. Expeditionary Learning is designed to help students think deeply about complex topics and push themselves to do more than they thought possible. Miss Smith loves working with McAuliffe students and especially enjoys being able to teach all three grades every year. She really enjoys teaching technology, but also helping teachers to integrate technology in their classrooms. |
| Max Feldman Adventure Teacher  | [email protected] Mr. Feldman joined the McAuliffe team in 2023. Mr. Feldman is a passionate and energetic teacher who enjoys staying active through all kinds of outdoor activities. He believes that Experiential Learning is makes a key difference in the development of young students, and that the educational should be an adventure. |
| Clayton Bailey Wellness  | [email protected] Mr. Bailey joined the McAuliffe staff in 2024. At Christa McAuliffe Charter School, the community thrives on collaboration, inclusivity, and a dedication to fostering growth in every student. Mr. Bailey’s teaching philosophy aligns with these values by helping students become physically literate individuals who understand and appreciate the importance of lifelong physical fitness. By embracing the supportive and dynamic environment of the school, he encourages students to strengthen their personal well-being and contribute positively to the community. |
| Maribel Cardona-Bernal Spanish  | [email protected] Sra. Bernal joined the McAuliffe team in 2020. Sra. Bernal It inspires to have the opportunity to transmit to students part of other cultures and perspectives and that they can take with them a tool that is to know another language with them in their future and be part of their growth. |
| Maya Nehme French Teacher  | [email protected] Ms. Nehme joined the McAuliffe Staff in 2024. Ms. Nehme loves being part of the McAuliffe community because it’s a place where both students and teachers can really shine. The hands-on, active learning approach here makes learning exciting and meaningful, and seeing students take charge of their education is truly inspiring. The supportive, creative environment at McAuliffe is what makes it so special—everyone is encouraged to be themselves while working together. That mix of independence and teamwork is what keeps me excited to be here every day! |