Our Teachers and Staff
Sarah Tousignant, MEd UVM, MA Clinical Psychology in progress
Founder & Director Sarah spent her undergraduate years coaching skiing at Stowe, rowing for the crew team, and majoring in psychology at the University of Vermont. After college she spent time working with Children's Integrated Services in Early Childhood and Family Mental Health. She then pursued a master's degree in early childhood special education. In 2011 Sarah and her husband, Nick, opened Mountain Village School with a commitment to providing high quality care and education for the children of Vermont. Nick Crandall, BA Whitman College, MA Accounting in progress
Director of Finance and Administration Nick wears many hats at MVS. He manages all of the business aspects of our school. He is also a builder, making us new things to play with and to organize our materials. Nick grew up in Vermont, attending Burke Mountain Academy and then moved to Washington State for college. He returned to Vermont in 2001. Stephanie Satenberg, BA SUNY, Preschool Teacher
Stephanie joined MVS in 2020. She earned her bachelors degree in education and has been teaching young children ever since. Steph is an integral part of our preschool program. She is also our weekly Fruit Salad Friday chef. Stefany Trautner, CDA in Progress, Infant & Toddler Teacher
Stef has been with MVS for 5 years. She is currently working on earning her CDA credential. Stef is a patient, caring, and dedicated teacher. You can find Stef singing, reading, and outside in all weather. Hana Mitchell, BA UVM in progress, Preschool Teacher
Hana joined MVS in 2023. Her calm demeanor and love of the natural world made for a quick adjustment into the MVS community. She brings with her an attention to detail and an empathetic understanding for children learning to express their needs. Hana uses sign language and active story telling on a regular basis which the children thoroughly enjoy and appreciate. Kieran Campbell, BFA Marywood College, ECE Certification Alvernia University, Preschool Teacher
I started out working in the architecture field. It was enjoyable for a short time but being behind a desk and computer was not for him. After leaving that field, Kieran decided to go back to school for a degreein teaching and spent 8 years working with children, starting out as a toddler teacher and quickly becoming a lead teacher in a Pre-K classroom. Kieran enjoys interacting with young children and watching them grow and learn while also having a ton of fun. Prior to joining MVS, he was working with teenagers and getting them to love cycling in all disciplines. Outside of work, Kieran is a huge cyclist with a penchant for off-road: CX, gravel, MTB, and long road rides with trail/gravel options. I also dabble in BMX when I get the chance. Kieran is also serious about birding and can often be found carrying binoculars on rides and walks around town. David Mercier, BA UVM, Assistant Preschool Teacher, MA Counseling in progress
Mabyl Denlinger, BA in progress Northern Vermont University, Infant/Toddler Teacher
Shawna Beattie, After School Program Teacher
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Megan Stapleton, MEd Champlain College, Assistant Director
Megan joined MVS in the fall of 2015. Megan leads our infant care program. She has spent time teaching in Cambodia before coming back to Vermont to earn her master's from Champlain College in Early Childhood Education. She is committed to establishing respectful and caring relationships with every small child that she cares for. Ali Gardner, BA Northern Vermont University,
Administration and Teacher Support Specialist Ali first joined MVS as a parent several years ago. She began working at MVS part-time as administrative support and has since persued and attained the Program Director Step 1 Credential through the Vermont Department of Children & Families. She spends time in every classroom and helps to manage our summer camp as well as our afterschool program at the Annex. Tori Burke, BS University of New England, Med Champlain College in progress, Preschool Teacher
Tori joined MVS in 2018. She went to the University of New England in Maine with a goal of working at a wildlife sanctuary. After an internship at a wolf sanctuary, she moved back to Vermont and found herself working at the Vermont Institute of Natural Science as a camp instructor. With her newfound love of teaching young children about the natural world, she discovered the opportunity to do "camp" all year round here at MVS! She loves watching children learn through play in nature. As their bodies and minds are constantly changing, they are able to explore the world around them. Discovering new things about their surroundings, and their own bodies with each outing. It is exciting to cultivate a deep love of nature that they will carry through their entire life just like I have. Ryan Aldrich, BA, Chef
Known to our community as "Chef Ryan", he joined us in the summer of 2021. He moved back to Vermont after living in New York City for almost 2 decades. Ryan is responsible for the delicious, healthy, and creative meals that we enjoy everyday at MVS. Miranda Olberg, BA Hulmbolt University, Preschool Teacher, MEd Nature Based Early Childhood in progress
Miranda first fell in love with teaching outdoors as a youth cheerleading coach in her Oregon hometown. She decided to pursue a career in environmental education while studying English at Cal Poly Humboldt. Since graduating she has served in a variety of roles, including Forest School Teacher, Yoga Instructor, and Nonprofit Program Director. As an educator, her work is focused on guiding children of all ages in developing their own meaningful connections with the natural world. She moved to Vermont in 2022 and is thrilled to establish roots in a community that celebrates spending ample time outside. Danielle Director, MA Long Island University, Infant Teacher
Brigitta Lea, BA Saint Joseph's University, Toddler Teacher
Jamie Perlstein, BA, Toddler Teacher
Travis Ives, BA, Preschool Teacher
Hailee Ingalls, BA in progress Preschool Assistant Teacher
Elsa Richter, PhD, Assistant Teacher
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