This is a staff list for King George School in Sutton, VT
(This program is reportedly closing in June, 2011)
(a.k.a. CEDU, Records below account for staff before March, 2005 and after December, 2005 (new ownership--UHS, Inc.))
(we are working to acquire the complete records for ALL years)
We advise current and/or former staff to report any abuses you may have witnessed while working at King George School. For information on your rights and how to take action, visit www.heal-online.org/blowthewhistle.htm. If you were fired or forced to resign because you opposed any illegal and/or unethical practices at King George School, you have the right to take action.
If you were harmed (family or survivor) by King George School, please contact info@heal-online.org if you remember the long-term employees and from which years. This will help! Also, if you recognize any of these staff as having worked at another program, please send in any information about their past or present employment at other facilities and/or cults.
This program is reportedly closed. For more information, visit www.beyondbusiness.net/youarenext.htm.
|
Name |
Unit/Position |
Additional Information |
| Mary Reinhardt | Admissions | Admissions director during CEDU years. Reportedly with the program after the sale. |
| Karen Fitzhugh | Head of School | Formerly worked as Executive Director at Girls Haven, Inc. in Texas. Dr. Karen Fitzhugh – Aspen Education Group - Senior Vice President, Residential Schools and Programs Dr. Fitzhugh served as Head of School for the King George School in Vermont prior to her move to Aspen Education, a Division of CRC Health. Fitzhugh is no longer working for King George School. |
| Richard (Rick) M. Barrett | Academic Dean | Has been with King George School since 1999 (the CEDU years). Barrett is still with King George School as of August, 2009. |
| Robert "Otto" Kremer | Therapist | Kremer is no longer working for this program. |
| Alice Soininen | Director/Support Svcs. | Alice has been with King George since 2004. Soininen is no longer working for this program. |
| Barry Jones | Phase Leader | Jones formerly worked for Outward Bound. |
| Christopher Bo McMichael | Program Director | McMichael is now operating his own entertainment company, Left Field Entertainment in Westbrook, ME. |
| Donald (Dee) Steen | Phase Leader | Steen is no longer working for this program. |
| Elly Barksdale | Teacher | Barksdale is no longer working for this program. |
| Frank Giacobbe | Admin Asst | Giacobbe is no longer working for this program. |
| George Babcock | Teacher | |
| Greg Gallagher | Transportation/Escort | He has had several positions at King George School (KGS) since May of 1999. (CEDU) Gallagher is no longer working for this program. |
| Jay Ramsey | Communications Director | |
| Jeremy Perkins | Teacher | |
| Jesse Kochenderfer | Medical Mgmt. | Jesse has been working for the Brown schools for the past three years, having transferred from Texas three years ago. (Dec., 2005). |
| John LaBounty | Floor Mgr. | |
| Jonathan Snyder | Counselor | Snyder is no longer working for this program. |
| Joshua Douglas | Teacher | Formerly worked at Camp Holy Cross in Colchester, VT. |
| Louise Gaboriault | Food Services | Gaboriault may no longer be working for this program. |
| Margaret Ball | Food Services Manager | Ball may no longer be working for this program. |
| Maria Roche | Teacher | Maria joined King George School in February of 2004. Roche is no longer working for this program. |
| Morris (Buzz) Hubbard | Teacher | Hubbard is no longer working for this program. |
| Nina Lany | Teacher | |
| Sharolyn (Shari) Seymour | Finance Coordinator | Seymour has been with the program since 1999. Seymour no longer appears to be working for this program. |
| Steve Barrett | Supervisor | Barrett has been with the program since 1999. Barrett no longer appears to be working for this program. |
| Tom Soininen | Counselor | |
| David G. Hans | Former Head of School | Head of "school" from 2008-2009 Hans is no longer working for this program. |
| Robin Wimbiscus | Staff | Worked with David Hans. Now works with David Hans at Bromley Brook School, an Aspen Education Group program. |
| Mary Ellen Reis | Admissions | |
| Amy Burbo | Admissions | |
| Susan Snow | Nurse | |
| Rae Ann Knopf, | MSW Head of School, Executive Director. | Source: caring4youth.org/214.html (October 10th, 2010) |
| Mark E. W. Kaufman, Ph.D | Dean | |
| Marty Griffin | Dean of Students/Mentor | |
| Amy Accles | Learning Specialist/Mentor | |
| Stephen Amos | Life Sciences/Earth Sciences Teacher/Mentor | |
| Sarah Ash | Wellness Teacher/Mentor | |
| Andrew Davis | Outdoor Department/Mentor | |
| Melissa Durkee | Math Teacher/Mentor | |
| Pamela Kirschman | Dance Teacher/Mentor. | |
| Amy Little | Spanish Teacher/Mentor | |
| Peter Little | Outdoor Department Coordinator/Teacher/Mentor | |
| Shahida Raza | Math Teacher/Librarian. | |
| Beverly Rossiter | Visual Art Teacher/Mentor. | |
| Timothy Scandale | Learning Specialist. | |
| Jamie Struck | Outdoor Department/Mentor. | |
| Lauren Struck | Transition Counselor/Teacher | |
| Jacqueline Willey | Evening Counselor/Mentor | |
| Jennifer Barrett | Registrar/Records Keeper. | |
| James W. Houlihan | Counselor | |
| Richard Kirschman | Overnight Faculty Team Leader. | |
| Tracey Lamoureux | First Mentor for Incoming Students. | |
| Gerard Jones | Staff | Reportedly elevated to leadership position. |
| J. Bertrand | Dean | Reportedly joined KGS in May, 2010. |
| Rebecca Bowen | Dean | Reportedly joined KGS in 2010 |
| Judith Markey | Clinical Director | |
| Gerard (Jerry) Ramsey | HR/Risk Management | Reportedly was working for the program in 2009. |
| Tracy Edwards | Dir. of Student Life | Reportedly has new last name and no longer works for KGS. Reportedly moved to Bromley Brook School (Aspen Education Group). |
| *(King George School, like many other programs in this industry, keeps a "tight lid" on any specific information regarding their staff, qualifications, and practices. Please contact us with the names of any staff of which you have firsthand knowledge or experience. Thank you for your help.) | ||
| HEAL is in the process of reviewing the enrollment materials for King George School. We have already reviewed and have found problems with other UHS enrollment materials including the Boulder Creek Academy Application. | ||
| Article: Violations and Problems at UHS, Inc. Owned Facilities | ||
| HEAL Report-- Provo Canyon School, Another UHS, Inc. Program (temporarily disabled) | ||
| External Link--http://vermont.educationbug.org/private-schools/15613-the-king-george-school.html (Link submitted by dissatisfied advocate/consultant.) | ||
| External Link--http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/vermont/sutton/the-king-george-school/#reviews (Link submitted by dissatisfied advocate/consultant.) | ||
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