Teaching Assistants Lynn Behrendt   I grew up in Long Island, New York and received by B.S. in Education at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.  I moved to Vermont in the early seventies and it didn’t take long for me to feel at home in my adopted state.        I live in an old farmhouse in Windham with my husband and 19-year old, son, Michael, who currently attends GMUHS.  Our older son, Chris, has recently moved to Los Angeles, giving his parents an excuse to travel to the west coast more often!   Teresa Blake I am so happy to be working at Chester-Andover Elementary School. I really enjoy working with the students and watching them learn and grow. I have an Associate’s Degree in Early Education and a Bachelor’s Degree from Castleton State College. Brenda Martin Verlene DeCell I’ve worked with CAES students in various capacities over the years, both personally and professionally.  Personally I have been a 4H and Girl Scout Leader, soccer coach, and a volunteer reading mentor.  As a CAES employee I’ve joined your children on down hill and cross country skis, snow tubing, and swimming during the winter program.  In addition to those activities, a few different years I’ve joined the students at Camp Keewaydin for a week long environmental experience. Throughout the year, I’ve supervised Homework Club every Tuesday and Thursday after school.  During regular school hours you’ll find me all over the building working as a Special Education Assistant and enjoying the diversity of the many classrooms and their wonderful students.  I feel fortunate to work with such a great group of children and adults throughout the years here at CAES. Laura Davis Rena Gordon Hi, I am Rena Gordon and this is my second year at CAES. I graduated from Tri-County Technical College in Clemson, SC. I recently moved to Vermont from South Carolina and feel very welcomed at CAES. I love working with energetic kindergartners! Every day I try to help a child learn something new, make someone smile and challenge myself. I love to be outside, walk on a sandy beach, play softball or vollyball, or enjoy the company of my two dogs and new kitten. Charlene Hale I am native to Vermont, married to an amazing man. We have three grown boys with three small grandchildren. I have worked helping elderly Vermonters since I was 16. Now I am workiong with this special-needs boy with a smile that will make your day. Kathy Harrigan I have worked at CAES for ten years. I love working with kids. I have five children, they have all attended CAES. My home has been in Andover, Vt. for the past thirty years. Mary Ellen Haseltine I enjoy being part of the CAES community.  I was born in Connecticut where I received my Associate's Degree.  I worked in various administrative jobs until I decided to make a change to education. I moved from Connecticut to Vermont 19 years ago.  It is here that I met my husband.  We live in Chester withour three children. Tracy Jackson Leslie Kenney Denise King PCA Angela Markwell I've lived in Chester my whole life and attended CAES as a child. I graduated from GMUHS in 1989. I live at home with my son and my husband. I have my associates degree in Early Education. Carol Neff I have worked at Chester-Andover for 14 years.   I have many interests outside of school, including cooking, walking, camping and spending time with my family. I have two children attending college. Laurie Scott My name is Laurie. I have lived all my life in the Springfield and Chester Communities. My husband of 33 years and I have 3 children and 3 grandsons. I have worked in the Springfield and Chester Schools for over 11 years. Most of the 11 years have been in Special Ed. as an individual aide. This year brings me way back. I went from sixth grade last year, to the world of kindergarten this year. A place I could never picture myself at but, love immensely. It's great to be a part of the team here at C.A.E.S.