Ida Williams is originally from Denver, Colorado. She attended the College of St. Mary Magdalen in New Hampshire, from which she received her BA in Liberal Arts with honors as well as the Catechetical Diploma from Rome. She teaches 3rd and 4rd grade.

Heidi Fagan holds both a BA and an MFA in Theater Directing from UConn and Northern Illinois University and directs NECA's Theater program. An experienced Theater Arts instructor, actor, and director, Professor Fagan has worked professionally with Northern Stage for many years as their education director/teacher. She is also a member of River Theater in Charlestown and has directed and acted with numerous groups as well as teaching drama and art classes, residencies and workshops for area schools. Her love of Shakespeare led her to receive advanced training from Shakespeare and Co. in Lenox, MA.  Prof. Fagan teaches Art and Drama.

Mitchell Kalpakgian, is a distinguished teacher of the Humanities at both the secondary and college level. Dr. Kalpakgian holds degrees from Bowdoin College, the University of Kansas, and the University of Iowa. He has been on the faculty of Magdalen College, Simpson College, Christendom College, St. Anselm College, and most recently, Wyoming Catholic College. He is the author of a number of books including Mysteries of Life in Children's Literature and An Armenian Family Reunion.

Joseph Rudolph is originally from Rochester NY and he is a graduate with honors of the Thomas More College of Liberal Arts. He teaches Humanities, Classical Languages, History and Science.

Elizabeth Wilber earned a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She has a NH State license for 7-12 grade mathematics as well as experience in a large range of mathematics from fifth grade math to calculus. She will be teaching the upper school mathematics and earth science.

Richard Morry has over 40 years' experience teaching Spanish and Latin at all levels, including AP. He holds a BA degree from Providence College and an MA from Assumption College. Mr. Morry has received numerous commendations from the National Junior Classical League and was a Nobel Educator of Distinction. He teaches upper level Latin at the Academy.

Alexandra (Lexi) Sweet is a New Hampshire native and a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville. She has been an active volunteer at NECA during her college breaks especially with the Theater classes/productions. She teaches 2nd and 3rd grade Language Arts and Math, as well as Drama.

Daniel Regan, a native of Crystal Lake IL, holds a BA in Liberal Arts from Magdalen College and an Apostolic Catechetical Diploma. Father of five children, has several years experience teaching English and Humanities at the High School and College level.

Kendra Evangelho is originally from Fresno California. She earned her BA from Franciscan University of Steubenville and following college she served as a missionary with NET Ministries. She teaches 5th and 6th grade.

Denise Theroux teaches first and second grade at the Academy. Mrs. Theroux holds a degree from Eastern Nazarene College in Social Work and has Early Childhood Education certification in New Hampshire.

Michelle Walker leads our preschool program. Mrs. Walker has degrees in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Notre Dame College and been teaching for more than 20 years.

Deb Chamberland teaches kindergarten and been teaching for more then 18 years.

Kristina Fitzherbert is the PE teacher. A New Hampshire native, she's married and mother of two daughters.

Faculty Applications

We are currently accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Please download the application form and return it to New England Classical Academy, Attn.: Academic Dean, 18 Central Street, Claremont, NH 03743.