Pre-K TO 8 IMPACT school

New England’s Only
Private Pre-K to Grade 8 IMPACT School

As New England’s only private Pre-K to 8, IMPACT school, Hampstead Academy prepares learners to be creative, critical thinkers excited to solve the world’s social, economic, health and environmental issues using technology, civic knowledge, science, stewardship and innovation.
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our misson & vision

Connect, Inquire and Empower, Prepared for the future.

Hampstead Academy provides personalized educational experience through multi-age setting and project-based learning that cultivates each child’s passions and strengths to build confident, inquisitive, and empowered individuals.

Hampstead Academy Is An Ideal Fit For Students And Families Seeking:

  • A personalized education experience that meets students “where they are” and addresses individual learning, social and emotional needs.
  • Active classrooms where students learn by doing rather than through lecture. We believe strongly that experience is the greatest teacher and offer numerous opportunities for experiential, project and inquiry-based learning all rooted in the pillars of IMPACT.
  • An inclusive and accepting environment that celebrates and supports a student’s uniqueness and fosters a sense of teamwork, support and friendship.
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Hear Why Other Families are Choosing Hampstead Academy

“We love the progressive environment of the school. Fostering personal character and global/community awareness as well as gaining important skills and education that can be utilized and applied in the future.”

“Accepting differences in learning styles, small class size allows teachers to get to know the children and customize educational needs and promotes a low pressure environment where kids actually enjoy going to school and learning.”

“Incredibly caring and a wonderful nurturing environment. Our child is excited to go to school daily and we feel that his teacher is giving each student the individual attention that they need.”
“Total freedom for staff to give the kids the best way for them each to learn.”
“The small classes and the fact that every single staff member gets to know each child personally.”
“The variety of interactions she has with students of all grade levels and teachers with unique perspectives.”

“Motivating my student to learn, making school interesting and engaging so he wants to
be there and has kind and compassionate educators.”

“Personal attention for each student, making learning fun and allowing the children to
learn in a calm, unpressurized environment.”

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    Connect

    Connect as a community through project work to inspire and ignite our individual talents.
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    inquire

    Inquire from our individual passion and curiosity to learn from the world around us.
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    Empower

    Empower students to make a positive impact on our community and our world.

    FACULTY AND STAFF

    Our team of passionate, certified educators and support staff are committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for our students.

    FACULTY AND STAFF

    Our team of passionate, certified educators and support staff are committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for our students.
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    Rebecca Cummings
    Head of School

    "Rebecca was not only a creative and inspired educator, but a born leader for both the students and the faculty." 

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    Rebecca Cummings is the Head of School at Hampstead Academy.With nearly two decades of educational experience, Rebecca has made significant contributions to the field.She holds a B.A. in English and Child Study from Tufts University and an M.Ed. from Rivier College. Rebecca played a key role in a three-year grant project that infused inquiry-based learning into science education throughout New Hampshire. Her dedication to fostering curiosity and celebrating students' ideas earned her the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 2014. Rebecca was also a finalist for the Christa McAuliffe Sabbatical Award from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. Her passion for science and technology inspires her students to make interdisciplinary connections and engage in "minds-on" learning, where their ideas evolve from simple questions into profound understandings. Rebecca continues to integrate cutting-edge technology into education, ensuring that her students are prepared for the future.

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    Bridgette Beaulieu
    Lower School Teacher

    "Bridgette forms wonderful, trusting relationships with her students and their families. She is incredibly empathetic and trustworthy."

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    Bridgette is a dedicated educator with 30 years of experience teaching in both the United States and the United Kingdom. She holds a Master of Urban Education from Kings College, London, and a Bachelor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Stonehill College, Massachusetts, where she graduated Cum Laude. She is certified to teach PreK-6th Grade. Bridgette brings a wealth of experience from her years of teaching in different schools where she collaborated with team members to create thematic units of study and implemented innovative teaching methods, developed individual educational plans, and managed extracurricular activities like after-school clubs and theatrical productions. Bridgette is passionate about fostering a love of learning in her students, using creative and differentiated instruction tailored to each child’s unique needs. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes engaging students with the world around them, preparing them not only academically but also as compassionate and conscientious global citizens.

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    Annie Adamsky
    Lower School Teacher

    "Annie cares about her students deeply and always wants only the best for them. "

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    Annie is a dedicated and experienced educator with over two decades of expertise in teaching. She holds an Elementary Grade 1-6 Professional Massachusetts License and is trained in the Orton Gillingham method. Annie also holds a Master of Education in Elementary Education from Lesley University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Fine Arts and Art History from Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Annie’s teaching career spans multiple roles, including her current position at Hampstead Academy, where she designs and implements the IMPACT model focusing on UN Sustainable Goals and student inquiry. Annie is passionate about literacy, differentiated instruction, and creating a nurturing educational space. She loves animals and enjoys reading, celebrating a diverse and enriching life both inside and outside the classroom.

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    Stuart Robertson
    Upper School Teacher

    "Stuart cares deeply about making education interesting and accessible for all of his students.

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    Stuart has been teaching for over 25 years. He has worked with kindergarteners through post-doctoral students. His teaching experiences with all different aged students have significantly helped him lead multi-age classrooms and be a great coach to individuals. In 1994 he received The Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching and was New Hampshire’s Elementary Mathematics Teacher of the Year. In 2007, Stuart received a Doctorate of Education in Leadership and Learning from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. Although he has presented at conferences across the United States and Canada, he is most at home in the classroom working with students, instilling a life-long love of learning in them. Start enjoys spending time with his wife and son, creating handmade greeting cards, and working on his family genealogy.

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    Trinere McCabe
    ECE Teacher

    "Trinere always has a smiling face, which makes you feel at ease, and she is so easy to talk to."

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    Trinere began her teaching career working with young children since she was a high school student. After several years of working with students with physical and developmental disabilities, Trinere moved into a position where she dove into the world of social emotional learning and behavior management. This area became her passion and where she thrived. After more than 14 years working in special education, moving to New Hampshire from home town in Massachusetts, and the birth of her second child, Trinere decided to pivot her career into early childhood education and she found Hampstead Academy, where she could use her prior experience in a new setting, adapting curriculum and adopting the Reggio Emilia pedagogy.

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    Rachael Cunningham
    Instructional Assistant

    "Rachael's fun and bubbly personality makes her someone the students will really gravitate to."

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    Rachael is an enthusiastic instructional assistant with a passion for education and a heart for helping children thrive. Starting her career as a special education assistant in 2022, she quickly discovered her love for working with students of all abilities, finding joy in helping them overcome challenges and celebrate their successes. Known for her kindness, warmth, and compassion, Rachael creates an inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued and supported. Her dedication to fostering positive relationships and empowering young learners drives her to make a meaningful impact in their educational journeys.

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    Owen Smith
    Instructional Assistant

    "Owen's easy-going approach to helping students and teachers makes him a fabulous partner both inside the classroom and out on the playground."

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    Owen has been working with children since his first year of college as a Rock Climbing instructor and camp counselor. He has taught children between the ages of three and sixteen and he believes this wide- ranging experience will translate well to Hampstead Academy’s multi-age classrooms. Owen has a passion for creating spaces where children can be adventurous, curious, and have fun, while learning and staying safe. Owen recently graduated with a B.A. in History from Colorado College, and plan on continuing his education with the goal of becoming a History teacher. While Rock Climbing has been a lifelong passion for Owen, he also enjoy reading Science and Historical fiction, hiking, and playing board games.

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    Audrey Stier
    Admin/Admission

    "Audrey brings the sunshine inside!  If you are not in a good mood when you arrive, you will be after her greeting."

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    Audrey has been living in the Hampstead community for over 18 years. She is the first face families greet when they walk into the main school building. She has a passion for travel and enjoy the Summer months at her cottage on Pine River Pond boating and spending time with family and friends. Audrey’s career has involved a mix of Customer Service, Administration and Recruiting/HR. With her abundant experience, Audrey plays an important role in Hampstead Academy assisting the Head of School with admission, administration and marketing work.

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    Jay Orzechowski
    Facility Manager

    "Jay is always one step ahead of you.  When you think of asking for his assistance, he’s already taken care of it."

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    Mr. O” is an on-campus staff member of Hampstead Academy. His goal is to provide a safe learning and working environment for students and teachers. As a facility manager, “Mr. O” is also greatly involved in school curriculum by leading hands-on projects and mentoring students on specific life skills. He believes that great education should come with internships and apprenticeship to prepare students for solving real life problems.

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    Julie Faro
    Art Specialist

    "Julie is a visionary who always knows how to inspire our students to connect what they are learning with all different creative applications."

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    Julie is an experienced educator and artist who began her career as the graphic design coordinator for a financial institution. Transitioning into education, she worked as a special education tutor and child-care counselor, supporting children's emotional and behavioral health. Julie holds a BA in Fine Art and Digital Media from Merrimack College and is a licensed visual art teacher for grades 5-12 in Massachusetts, having completed her teacher licensing program through Fitchburg State College. In 2012, she founded Julie's Art School, where she teaches visual art to children and adults across various media. Julie’s teaching approach emphasizes creativity, self-expression, and the joy of artistic exploration. Outside the studio, Julie enjoys spending time with her children, exploring different beaches and lakes, and embracing outdoor adventures.

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    Marisa Farrell
    Music Specialist

    "Matty’s unbounded joy for music and its power to change lives is easily shared with the students and they shine."

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    Matty comes to Hampstead Academy as a passionate lover of music. She received her Bachelor agree from Bradford College in Creative Arts with a music performance concentration and a minor in Performing Arts Management. She Received her Master's of Arts Degree from Eastern Michigan University with concentrations in both Vocal Performance and Choral Music. She has over 20 years of experience teaching many aspects of music inclduing general music, private voice lesssons and chorus. Always a believer that music can help change and heal the world, she strives to teach her students kindness, compassion, creatieve thinking and mindfulness so that they are well prepared to contribute positively to the world around them. Matty also loves hiking, taking walks, yoga, art, dance, finding fun places to visit, attending theater performances and spending time with her family and friends.

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    Gabriela Bermudas
    Spanish Specialist

    "Gabriella’s use of materials to infuse Spanish in young people’s lives makes her classrooms one of the most engaging spaces in our school."

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    Gabriel grew up in a multi-language family where her father speaks seven languages and her mother speaks three. Her natural abilities and love of language led her to major in linguistics at UCLA. Gabriel travels extensively in central America for linguistic research. After having her own children and teaching them languages, her belief of a better way to teach language was solidified: utilizing and enjoying that desire to communicate is the path to learn a second language. Grabriel also believes learning the language of another is the key to bring the world closer.

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    Jacobe McCoy
    P.E. Specialist

    "Cobe has such a wonderful way of getting on the children’s level.  He is incredibly kind and the students are always excited to have Physical Education with him."

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    Mr. Cobe” is originally from North Carolina, and obtained teaching degree from Appalachian State University in 2021. He chose to become a Health and Physical Education teacher to assist students with developing healthy lifestyles. Mr. Cobe is a big advocate for health and fitness, he believes being an elementary teacher allows him to be one of the first positive health factors to help young children achieve a healthy lifestyle. He is dedicated to help combat childhood health issues. Another goal of Mr. Cobe is not only to help young children become successful but transform them into great human beings. It takes a village, and he is glad to be a part of it.

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    Tisa McCarter
    Dance Specialist

    "Tisa is a passionate advocate of student voice and empowerment. She is a dedicated mother and friend."

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    Tisa McCarter embarked on her dance career at the Andover School of Ballet. She then furthered her passion for dance at Fitchburg University, where she not only honed her skills but also shared her expertise by teaching Hip Hop and Street Funk. After graduating with a minor in dance and dance therapy, Tisa delved deeper into the world of performing arts. She showcased her talent and creativity by performing in the Broadway play La Trivita for Keene State College. Throughout her career, Tisa had the privilege of collaborating with various esteemed artists and choreographers such as Fatima, Beyoncé, Alvin Ailey, Jay Z, Fabulous, and Method Man.

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    Marilyn Latimer
    Dance Specialist

    "Marilyn’s passion for dance is contagious!  She lifts all of her students to a place where they believe they can and will succeed in fulfilling their dreams.

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    Marilyn Latimer began her dance training at competition studios in the southern NH area. From a young age she excelled in ballet and went on to train at top ballet schools such as Walnut Hill School of The Arts and The Boston Ballet School. In 2014 she received a full scholarship to train at the Alvin Ailey School Professional program summer intensive. Marilyn attended SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance for two years before continuing her studies at The University of Alabama where she received her BA in Dance, as well as became the recipient of the Gage Bush England award for her outstanding achievements in classical ballet and choreography.

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    Sandy Carlson
    Substitute Teacher

    "Sandy's organization and passion for learning reassures the staff that the students will be cared for and respectful."

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    Sandy is a retired surgical nurse, educator, and Director of surgery. She has been an amazing helper for Hampstead Academy for a few years. She loves to travel and enjoy adventures with her family, especially her two grandsons. Sandy has a dog named Ruby, who loves to cuddle with her while she is reading!

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    Rosemarie Foley
    Substitute Teacher

    "Rose has been helping out the Academy for years, bringing her talents as an educator and Great Grandmother to our classrooms with warmth and positivity."

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    Rose Marie held a variety of professional jobs over a 40 year period working for Fortune 500 companies .It is thru these management positions that she learned to become diplomatic in resolving problematic issues leading to excellence in recognition on several occasions . After her retirement, to stay active and involved, she sought out Hampstead Academy working with children in their early years of development.As a substitute teacher,it is her goal to respect the teachers and provide unbridled love to the students. Rose Marie is a mother of 2, grandmother of 3 and great grandmother of 3. She is a trusted advisor for the children of her adult children.

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    Melinda Labo

    Internships & Apprenticeships

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    “Being able to participate in real-world, hands-on learning opportunities deepens understanding far more than any classroom lesson. You simply can’t place a value on these real-world experiences and it’s why we place so much importance on them.”

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    Rebecca Cummings
    Favorite Impact Pillar:

    Innovation & Entrepreneurship

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    “Encouraging originality, inventiveness and perseverance is what’s going to make our students successful in the long run and make them stand out from the crowd. They’ll be entering the workforce with the skills they need to succeed while others will still be learning them.”

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    Beverly Rose
    Favorite Impact Pillar:

    Civics & Social Justice

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    “I love that our students are empowered to be well-informed, active citizens with the passion and abilities to make the world a better place no matter their age.”

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    Bridgette Beaulieu
    Favorite Impact Pillar:

    Stewardship & Global Issues

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    “It’s awe-inspiring to see how much our young students care about the world around them. Not just their neighborhood, but the awareness and true concern they have for the future of our entire planet and the global community.”

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    Marianne Micciche
    Favorite Impact Pillar:

    Culture & Identity

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    “Even our youngest students are able to learn about and celebrate what makes themselves and each other unique. From the very beginning, we explore different cultures with a sense of curiosity and wonder.”

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    Kimberly Palmer
    Favorite Impact Pillar:

    Culture & Identity

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    “There’s nothing more exciting than learning about what makes each of us who we are, where we came from, and what the possibilities are for the future. At Hampstead Academy, we want our students to know that the possibilities are limitless.”

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    Jessi Lane
    Favorite Impact Pillar:

    Stewardship & Global Issues

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    “There’s nothing more exciting than learning about what makes each of us who we are, where we came from, and what the possibilities are for the future. At Hampstead Academy, we want our students to know that the possibilities are limitless.”

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    Trinere McCabe
    Favorite Impact Pillar:

    Culture & Identity

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    “There’s nothing more exciting than learning about what makes each of us who we are, where we came from, and what the possibilities are for the future. At Hampstead Academy, we want our students to know that the possibilities are limitless.”

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    Marisa Farrell
    Favorite Impact Pillar:

    Civics & Social Justice

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    “Knowing that their individual actions and voices count is incredibly empowering to our students. It’s one of the greatest tools they leave our school with, knowing that each of them can make a difference.”

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    Annie Adamsky
    Favorite Impact Pillar:

    Stewardship & Global Issues

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    “I love seeing our students turn their passions into actions, working together to solve problems and come up with solutions. They’re learning real skills to become the leaders of tomorrow.”

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    Stacy Stone
    Favorite Impact Pillar:

    Internships & Apprenticeships

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    “Our students are keenly aware that in order for our world to survive, we need to help each other. They’re already actively working together to think of ways to make our world a better place for themselves, their neighbors and the global community.”

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    Jay Orzechowski
    Favorite Impact Pillar:

    Internships & Apprenticeships

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    “Experience is truly one of the greatest teachers. I’ve seen our students learn so much through hands-on projects and community-based learning opportunities.”

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    Kate Delgiacco
    Favorite Impact Pillar:

    Internships & Apprenticeships

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    “The future is filled with uncertainties. Those who can think on their feet, be nimble and craft new and better ways of getting things done will be the ones to succeed and lead us into a better tomorrow.”

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