Merrimac Schools Welcome New Hires
Superintendent Justin Bartholomew and Principal Stephanie Dembro wish to share that the Merrimac Schools have welcomed new hires.
Three new teachers have been hired at Sweetsir Elementary School. Barbara Kyle has been hired as a Special Education teacher, and Sarah Peterson and Mollie Watson as Grade 2 teachers.
Cecelia Burke has been hired as a Special Education teacher at Donaghue Elementary School.
Kathleen Sullivan, who has been the Merrimac School’s special education coordinator for years, will expand upon her current role as an administrator on the leadership team.
Sarah Peterson
Sarah Peterson has been hired as a Grade 2 teacher at Sweetsir School. (Photo Courtesy Pentucket Regional School District)
Peterson is a Newburyport native and an Endicott College graduate, holding a master’s degree in Reading and Literacy. She has spent the past four years working in Methuen as a Grade 2 teacher. Peterson enjoys working with second graders and is excited to continue her tenure within Pentucket.
Mollie Watson
Mollie Watson has been hired as a Grade 2 teacher at Sweetsir School. (Photo Courtesy Pentucket Regional School District)
Watson is a Rockport native and an Endicott College graduate, licensed in elementary education, early childhood education, and special education. Her previous experience includes working with kindergarten and second-grade students. Watson is excited to be a part of the Pentucket school district on account of its small-town community feel and emphasis on putting students first.
Barbara Kyle
Barbara Kyle has been hired as a Special Education teacher at Sweetsir School. (Photo Courtesy Pentucket Regional School District)
Kyle is a Hampton, N.H. native. She received degrees in elementary education and psychology from Regis College. Kyle has her Master’s in Intensive Special Education and Board Certified Behavior Analysis from Simmons College. She has worked in other districts in intensive special education classrooms and as a district BCBA. She loves Pentucket’s amazing, supportive staff.
Cecelia Burke
Cecelia Burke has been hired as a Special Education teacher at Donaghue School. (Photo Courtesy Pentucket Regional School District)
Burke is a Haverhill native and a UMASS Amherst graduate, licensed in special education. She has served as a substitute in Merrimac Schools and a teacher in Extended Year Summer Programming. Burke is excited to join the Merrimac School Community, which has always felt like a family.
Kathleen Sullivan
Kathleen Sullivan, who has been the Merrimac School’s special education coordinator for years, will expand upon her current role as an administrator on the leadership team. (Photo Courtesy Pentucket Regional School District)
Sullivan has lived in Merrimac for more than 20 years and her children are proud graduates of the Pentucket Regional School District. She has worked at the Merrimac Schools as a special education teacher and coordinator for more than 25 years and is excited to continue her time working with Merrimac students in her expanded role. Her undergraduate work was completed at the University of Vermont, and she received her master’s degree from Boston University. Sullivan enjoys all aspects of her job and loves when she gets to meet the children of her former students.
“We are thrilled to have these dedicated individuals join our tight-knit community at Pentucket,” said Superintendent Bartholomew. “We believe that their experience and passion will make a great impact, and I’d like to personally welcome each of the new teachers to the Merrimac Schools and congratulate Ms. Sullivan on the expansion of her role.”