K-5 Teachers

My name is Alecka Champion and I'm excited to be part of the Kindergarten Team! I have taught at WRVS for 3 years and have previously taught preschool in Bradford for four years. I am from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and moved to Vermont 15 years ago when I married my husband, Mike, who is from the area. We have two wonderful sons, Rowan and Collin, and lots of fun pets like cats, chickens, geese, fish, lizards and dogs.

I enjoy spending time outside, listening to music and enjoying time with my family and pets. We often go camping in the summer and traveling to Pennsylvania and Maine each year. 

This is my 12th year in education and I love being a Kindergarten Teacher the most! 

My name is Anastassya Sells and this is my first year at WRVS teaching first grade. I am proud to be a Wildcat! In my professional experience, I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education  from New England College and have been gaining knowledge in the education field for many years. In terms of my way of teaching. I believe every child is unique and deserves a caring, inspiring, and engaging atmosphere in which they can grow emotionally, intellectually and socially. Furthermore, as an educator it is also important to me to also be a strong advocate for diversity and equity because I also love getting to learn about different cultures in our school community. 

My name is Amber Charbonneau and I'm excited to be teaching Second Grade this year! I grew up and live in Barre with my husband, two children and dog. While this is my first year at Waits River, I have been working with elementary children for over 10 years and this is my 4th year as a classroom teacher. 

When I'm not at school, you can find me with a paintbrush or a book. I love to paint with watercolors or acrylics. I'm also an avid bird watcher with owls being my favorite. I'm looking forward to a year full of laughter, learning and fun!

Hi my name is Kimberly McCarthy and I am one of the third grade teachers here at WRVS. I am originally from Long Island New York but I fell in love with Vermont after spending four years at Castleton University. I recently graduated with a degree in Multidisciplinary Studies and hope to pursue my masters in Special Education soon. Outside of school I love to be active. You can typically find me at the gym, going on walks or watching sports. I also love to cook and bake and experiment with new recipes. I am super excited to be teaching full time and can't wait to see what this year holds. 

This is my first year teaching at Waits River Valley School. For the last eight years I have taught 3rd grade at Northfield Elementary School.

I was born and raised in Barre, Vermont. In 2021, I moved to Topsham, Vermont with my Basset Hound, Julia and my partner, Joe. Recently, we welcomed two cats, Martin and Sherry. I enjoy being outdoors and the quiet country life. When I am not teaching, I enjoy traveling and going to the beach.

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My name is Rachel Page and this year is the start of my ninth year of teaching. I have worked as a reading and math specialist before coming to Waits River. This is my fourth year teaching at Waits River Valley School and I will be teaching 5th grade. 

I grew up across the Connecticut River in North Haverhill, New Hampshire and currently live there with my husband, Josh. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education and have recently begun exploring ideas for my Master’s Degree. I enjoy exploring both Vermont and New Hampshire. In my spare time you can find me reading, hiking, or sometimes scooping ice cream at a dairy store in New Hampshire.