Manchester Essex Regional High School
Barrett Alston | Business Teacher – Long Term Substitute Teacher
Mr. Alston earned his undergraduate degree from Bentley College and his graduate degree from Nichols College. Mr. Alston has a significant business background that will support the MERHS business program.
Theresa Celona | TA SWING Program
Theresa earned her undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire. For the past year, she worked as a long-term substitute teacher in Equine Science at Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School.
Nicole Meuse | Social Studies Teacher
Ms. Meuse earned her undergraduate degree in history from Assumption College and her graduate degree in history from Salem State University. For the past seven years, she has taught social studies for Chelsea Public Schools.
Heidi Pallo |Special Education Teacher
Ms. Pallo earned her undergraduate degree from Gordon College in recreation, sports, and wellness. She also earned her graduate degree from Gordon College in special education. Ms. Pallo worked as a teacher's assistant at MERHS for the past two years in the SWING and Transitions programs.
Chris Petrie |Math Teacher
Mr. Petrie is moving from middle school to high school. Mr. Petrie’s background in special education and mathematics will help support high school students in mathematics.
Alicen Shaw | Math Teacher
Ms. Shaw earned her undergraduate degree in mathematics from Marist College and her graduate degree in education from Boston University. She has taught mathematics for both Mystic Valley Regional Charter School and Salem Public Schools.
Lauren Woodcock | Math Teacher
Ms. Woodcock received her undergraduate degree in mathematics from UMass Lowell and her graduate degree in math education from UMass Boston. She attended Gordon College to become a math specialist. Ms. Woodcock has taught mathematics at both Beverly High School and Jordan School District in Riverton, UT.
