Administrative and Facilities Team

Julianne joined the Dummerston School community as principal in 2019 after 15 years serving as a English and social studies teacher at the secondary level and two years as WSESU Curriculum Coordinator. A resident of Guilford since 2002, Julianne enjoys long-distance running, reading, cooking, board games, volunteering for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and spending time outside with her family and dogs. Having the opportunity to learn and grow with the children, staff, and families of Dummerston School is among the most joyful and meaningful experiences of Julianne's career. Julianne received her Master's of Education from UMASS Amherst and her post-graduate certificate in Educational Leadership from Keene State College. 

Melanie has a B.A. in Psychology and has been working with children in schools and other settings for over 30 years. She began at Dummerston School in 2019. She is a lifelong learner who loves diving into new hobbies—quilting, gardening, stained glass, reading, writing stories, singing with her husband and most recently, learning to sew her own clothes. She also enjoys bicycling, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing.

When she’s not at school, Melanie treasures time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She’s a big fan of roller coasters and shares her home with two lovable Newfoundland dogs, Oakley and Daisy, and her cat, Franny.

Josh is the  parent of 2 great kids who are now adults and has a really old & awesome dog. He is  originally from northern NJ/NYC, and moved to Vermont in 2001. He is proud to live in a house built in 1858 in Westminster village. Josh has been playing music since he was a kid, these days mostly guitar and piano. 

Melissa comes to us with 33 years of nursing experience across a range of fields, including school nursing, pediatrics, and labor and delivery. Since 2022, Melissa has served as school nurse at Guilford Central School. Melissa has also been a dedicated member of the Dummerston School Leadership Council over the last several years.

Melissa has lived in Dummerston for 31 years and enjoys baking, crafts, camping, short hikes, and spending time with her family, especially her 4 grandchildren, in her spare time.