Our Fellows
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2025 Fellows
The Rowland 2025 Fellows Cohort from left to right: Matt Henchen, Jonah Ibson, Julia Beerworth, Anne Koplinka-Loehr, Rebecca Osborne, Danielle Berg, Jana Fabri-Sbardellati
We are proud to announce that the following Vermont educators have been selected by the Rowland Foundation Board of Trustees to receive Rowland Fellowships and lead transformational projects in their respective schools.
Rowland Fellows Cohorts
Fellows 2024
2024 Fellows
From left to right: Brad Miller, Beverly McCarthy, William Prue, Melissa Bushey, Sandra Celuaro, Melissa Wyman, and Sarah Marcus.
Project topics: Harkness model, community connections, MTSS & literacy systems, place-based learning, and systems to support diversity.
Fellows 2023
2023 Fellows
From left to right: Jessica Kessler, Christopher Sheehan, Carrie Gilman, Elizabeth Placencia, Adam Murray, and Lindsay McQueen.
Project topics: Restorative practices and peer mentoring, school wide mental health literacy, Advisory Design for belonging, student-centered school transformation, teacher mentoring, and democracy in schools.
Fellows 2023
2022 Fellows
From left to right: Bryan Dickinson, Sam Bromley, Devon Karpak, Becky Ebel, and Patti Tomashot
Project topics: Restorative Systems & Student Leadership, Comprehensive School Counseling, Math & Place-Based Education, Food Systems & Culinary Arts across the Curriculum, The New Tech Ed
Fellows 2021
2021 Fellows
From left to right: Anja Pfeffer, Nicole Awwad, Brent Litterer, Rachel Howes, Samantha Mundt, Janis Boulbol, and Kat Robbins
Project topics: Engaging with the Community for Social Belonging, Choice as a Tool for Student Growth & Engagement, Creating a Close-Knit Learning Community, Trauma-Responsive, Whole-Person Teaching & Learning, Climate Resilience through Agriculture, Forestry & Technological Innovation
Fellows 2023
2020 Fellows
Front row, from left to right: Maryann Carlson, Kristin Cimonetti, Allison Vega, Jillian Joyce, Stacy Shortle
Back row, from left to right: Charlie MacFadyen, Ben Heintz, Tim O’Leary
Project topics: Anti-racism in Schools, Creating performance-based assessments in all disciplines, Expanding the Culture of Publication and Connecting Students to a Statewide Audience, Climate Change Education, Closing the Gender Gap in Computer Science, Becoming a Trauma-Informed School
Fellows 2023
2019 Fellows
From left to right: Luke Dorfman, Luke Foley, Rachel Cohen, Emily Therrien
Project topics: Place-Based Education, Liberatory Design for Equity in School, Nature-Based, Experiential Education, Equity Literacy
Fellows 2023
2018 Fellows
From left to right: Alden Bird, Tara Cariano, Lissa Knauss, Kim Hoffman , Alyssa Urban, Amber Carbine-March, Roger Murphy
Project topics: Student-Led Conferences for Proficiency-Based Learning, The Wellness-Centered School, Social, Emotional & Physical Wellness in the Digital Age, Project-Based Learning across the Curriculum, Community Schools
Fellows 2023
2017 Fellows
Front row, from left to right: Sabrina Westdjik, Kerianne Severy, Lindsey Cox, Emily Gilmore, Gretchen Muller
Back row, from left to right: Luis Bango, Peter Langella, Abbie Bowker, Nerissa Edwards, Michael Ruppel
Project topics: Community-Based Learning, Interest-Based Learning, Interdisciplinary Learning through International Baccalaureate, Personalized and Proficiency-Based Learning, Real-World Learning & Flexible Pathways
Fellows 2023
2016 Fellows
From left to right: Jen Wigmore, Kathy Cadwell, Sandra Mings-Lamar, Bianca McKeen, Sarah Hagge, Rachel Sanders, Michael Thomas, Lazlos Bardos
Project topics: Harkness Dialogue for School Transformation, Global Activism, Critical Exploration, Internships for Community Action, Student-Directed Personalized Learning
Fellows 2023
2015 Fellows
From left to right: Angela Bauer, Lori Lisai, Anne Watson, Lisa Floyd, Andrew Jones, Gabrielle Marquette, Gabe Hamilton
Project topics: A Robust Advisory System for Student Leadership, Engaging the School Community in Adopting Proficiency-Based Learning, Game-Based Learning, Engaging All Learners through Personalized Learning, Public School Boarding Program for International Students
Fellows 2023
2014 Fellows
Front row, from left to right: Peter Stratman, Jessica Barewicz, Jeanie Phillips
Back row, from left to right: John Painter, Erica Wallstrom, Brian Boyes, Marsha Cassel
Project topics: Teacher Leader Cohort for Shared Leadership, Project-Based Learning Pedagogy, Global Citizenship & the Global Issues Network, Core Values in Advisory, Innovation & Intentional Learning Communities
Fellows 2023
2013 Fellows
From left to right: Mike McRaith, Ellen Berrings, Jason Cushner, Sarah Ibson, Shaun Noonan, Carrie Felice, Colin McKaig
Project topics: Lab School for Systemic Change, Proficiency-Based Digital Portfolio System, Supported Personalized Learning Plans for Proficiency, Connectivity’s Implications for Learning, Social Emotional Learning & Non-Cognitive Skills
Fellows 2023
2012 Fellows
From left to right: Alison Bromage, Karen Budde, Lauren Parren, Jill Prado, Laura Mina, Jennifer Kravitz
Project Topics: Alternative Pathways in Vermont Adult Learning, Interest-Based Pathways to Graduation, Increased Relevance through Global Studies, Transforming the School Library into a Learning Community, Virtual Cultural Exchange
Fellows 2023
2011 Fellows
Front row, from left to right: Kendra LaRoche, Peter McConville
Back Row, from left to right: Tom Sabo, Anne Bergeron, Bryan Aubin
Project topics: Global Studies Academy, Wellness & Cultural Diversity, Rural Poverty & the Achievement Gap, Interdisciplinary Community-Based Learning, Sustainable Systems across the Curriculum
Fellows 2023
2010 Fellows
From left to right: Adam Rosenberg, Richard Boisseau, Kristine Kirkaldy, Dawn Deibler, Mary Whalen
Project topics: Engaging Families in Academic Success, Technology Integration for 21st Century Skills, Student-Led Portfolio-Based Conferences, The Collaborative Community Network for Student-Adult Partnerships, Civic Engagement & 21st Century Skills
Fellows 2023
2009 Fellows
From left to right: Jason Finley, Caitlin Steele, Sarah Kiefer, Jessica DeCarolis, Michael Martin, Matthew DeBlois, Jean Berthiaume
Project topics: Democratizing School, Personalized Learning & Extended Learning Opportunities, Cultivating Self-Reliant, Lifelong Learners through Community, 9th Grade Academy & Extended Learning Opportunities, School Transformation for Learner Engagement