Kyra Burns I love to learn and I hope to help my students find that love, too. I graduated with Bachelor's degrees in both Elementary Education and Psychology. After graduating, I moved from NH to Tennessee to teach 5th Grade Science at a charter school. I fell in love with charter schools but missed being home. Originally from Hudson, NH and working in Windham is a dream come true. ​ Windham Academy is everything that I have wanted in a school with its love and support for learning and family connections. I can’t wait for a fantastic and fun year with all of you!

Amy Snyder I grew up in the middle of the corn fields in central Illinois. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Cross-Cultural Studies and marrying my husband, we relocated to beautiful southern New Hampshire in 2001. I spent the next 18 years working as the Director of Family Ministry for a local church while raising my growing family. After taking a short break from the workforce in 2019, I returned to working with children as a paraprofessional at Windham Academy. When I'm not working, I enjoy hiking, biking and taking long walks on the beach. My guilty pleasure is musical theater and I have a lucky streak of winning tickets.

Karen Bulkley I have been at Windham Academy from the beginning. Every day I look forward to working with our team of amazing administrators, teachers, and mentors. After earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture and beginning my career working in several architectural firms, I stepped away to raise my son and daughter. As part of this new phase, I regularly volunteered in my children’s classes and schools and valued being a part of their education. During this time I also frequently served as a substitute teaching assistant at the Windham Cooperative Preschool, including a period of time as a full-time substitute. Outside of school, you may find my family and me up on Lake Winnipesaukee, at gymnastics and robotics meets for our children, and enjoying time with my family and friends.

Caroline Jablonski “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss ​ I have always had a passion for working with kids of all ages. I have been a family nanny for many years while attending school. I graduated with my Bachelor’s Degree in K-6 elementary education and special education from Southern New Hampshire University. I am so excited to teach at Windham Academy and interact with such a strong group of teachers, students, families, and community members. When I am not in the classroom, I love reading, traveling, and spending time with my family and friends. I cannot wait to meet all my students and their families. I look forward to watching my students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Kendall King Teaching has been my passion for as long as I can remember. There is nothing more rewarding than working with young children and seeing the excitement, joy and pride on their faces after they master new skills. I am looking forward to being able to ignite the minds of these young learners in creative, exciting, and engaging ways. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Child, Family, and Community Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children for over eight years now. I began as a nanny, worked in a childcare facility with children ranging from infants to kindergarten, and taught nursery school for children aged 3-4 while raising my family. I could not be more excited to create a learning environment that allows each and every child to reach their potential!

Melissa Coakley Coming Soon!

Heather Hankus I earned my Bachelors of Science degree in Elementary Education from Keene State College. I have taught preschool through fifth grade in the Raymond, Pelham, Hampstead, and Windham School Districts. After having my children, I taught preschool for almost 20 years. I am thrilled to be teaching Kindergarten at Windham Academy with such a supportive, amazing, and talented team. ​ I am excited to teach your children in a safe, loving, positive learning environment. In my classroom learning will be enjoyable and engaging. Each child will feel successful and be celebrated as individuals.

Megan Wilcox Before joining the staff at Windham Academy, I received my BA in Elementary Education and English from the State University of New York in Potsdam followed by an MA in Elementary Education from Piedmont College in Demorest, Georgia. From there, I taught second and fourth grades in the greater Atlanta area, gaining knowledge and experience from both teachers and students alike. I moved to New Hampshire with my husband Chris and two boys in 2016 after living in both NY and GA. I joined the Windham Academy staff during its first year as a paraprofessional, working mostly in Kindergarten. My true passion is art which led me to be Windham Academy's art teacher. I love all types of mixed media projects and try to find ways to make basic paper and pencil come to life. My favorite motto is, "there are NO mistakes in Art," which I truly believe and instill in my students. I am very excited for the upcoming school year and to see my student's creativity soar!

Ayla Retelle “A child is like a butterfly in the wind. Some can fly higher than others, but each one flies the best it can. Why compare one against the other? Each one is different. Each one is special. Each one is beautiful.” - Anonymous ​ I am so excited to be working at Windham Academy. I have been in the Early Childhood world for the past eight years at my sister's family group childcare. I love helping children grow, explore, and be inspired by the world around them. ​ In 2020, I earned my Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and I am currently finishing my Bachelor's in Human Services with a concentration in counseling. ​ I live in Pelham, NH with my husband Brian, my two beautiful boys, Hunter who currently attends WA and Henry who will be attending WA in 2024, our dog Tuukka and kitten Melon. I love being with my family and friends, butterflies, music, exploring nature, swimming, camping, practicing yoga, mountains, and being outdoors. I cannot wait for this school year to start and I'm looking forward to meeting all the wonderful families.

Kasandra Taylor My passion for teaching started at a very young age. I'm so excited to be teaching at Windham Academy and to finally accomplish my dream of teaching in my very own classroom. I love to learn new things and share my knowledge and passion with my students. I have graduated from Rivier University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a concentration in English Language Arts. Once I graduated, I continued my teaching career as a substitute teacher for the Derry School District. In past years, I have coached cheerleading in my hometown of Salem, NH. In my free time, I love to read, travel, and bake. I love spending time with my friends and family. I am so eager to meet all of my students and their families. Let’s have a fantastic year!

Kids Night Out at Windham Academy hosted by the Londonderry YMCA Parents are not the only ones who can have fun too! Join us for our first ever Windham Academy Kids Night Out! Our trained childcare professionals keep your kids healthy & active with art projects, STEM projects, active play, and more. A pizza dinner will be served. Open to everyone ages 5-13! Pre-registration is required. Priority to Windham Academy Gala ticket holders. Deadline to register is January 29th. To register, please fill out the form at this link . The YMCA will email you the official registration. Date: 02/05/22 Time: 4:30-9:30pm Ages: 5-13 Price: 1st child $45, additional children $40

New Charter School makes its home on Industrial Drive in Windham NH ​ Windham Academy is ready to announce its official location at One Industrial Drive in Windham, NH. “We’ve been so fortunate to find the perfect home for our school right here in Windham. The location was simply meant to be, with plenty of space both inside and out for learning, playing and growing”, explains School Director Mindy Labo. ​ “With our team’s hard work and perseverance, challenges turn in to success, and that’s how the board felt about this location. Everything happens for a reason and securing this location was the right decision, for our community and for our children.” Commented Jim Fricchione, who currently sits on the board of directors for the school. ​ One Industrial Drive was approved by the Windham ZBA earlier in the year to be used as an educational setting for Windham Academy. The school is located at the end of a cul-de-sac in a 25,000 SF building which is perfectly suited for the STEM-based public school. It’s convenient to commuting traffic. The site offers plenty of outdoor areas which will include playground and learning spaces, as well as future facilities expansions as the school grows. Windham Academy will be a fitting addition to the Industrial Drive neighborhood, which is currently utilized by schools, medical facilities, and professional offices. ​ Windham Academy is a public STEM based charter school serving grades K-3 in 2018-2019, with plans to add a grade in each future year through 8th Grade. Applications for admission can be made online at windhamacademy.net or questions can be directed to the school at windhamacademycharter@gmail.com