Faculty & Staff
The inspiring leaders of the New Roots community are our faculty & staff. Each member of our team brings a unique contribution to our students and our community.
Tina Nilsen-Hodges
Founder and Principal
Kris Haines-Sharp
Academic Dean
Jhakeem Haltom
Dean of Student Life
Allyn Rosenbaum
Farm to School & Operations
Amy Spenciner
Clinical Social Worker
Audrey Southern
History & Government Teacher
Barbara Regenspan
Creative Writing Teacher
Bill Martin
Student Support & Digital Media
Bill Strauss
Math Teacher
Colleen Emond
English Teacher
Danielle Angie
LEAP Program Lead Teacher
David Sanders
Special Educ. & Videography
David Streib
Science Teacher
Erin Foster
Front Desk
Fran Speight
Lower School Special Education
Kelley Robertson
Spanish Teacher
Lee Kaltman
LEAP Program Teacher
Mark Moraleda
English Teacher & Advisor
Mark Thornton
Farm to School Assistant
Matt O’Brien
Academic Advisor
Michael Mazza
Community Engagement
Mitch Schaff
School Nurse
Pat Schweiger
History & Geography Teacher
Paul Speight
Events & Operations
Pinky Chandra
Math Teacher
Rebecca Cutter
Program Coordinator
Remanu Steele
Assistant to the Principal
Sue Schwartz
English Teacher
Tanya Kingsley
Wellness Instructor
Verdiana Wagner
Science Teacher