Scott Hirschfield
Head of School
World Language Faculty
shirschfield@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Middlebury College
M.Ed. Stanford University
Scott has taught Social Studies, Spanish, and ESL for over 15 years and served as the JHHS Boys' Soccer Coach for 10 years. Scott currently teaches Spanish IV.
"Everything about JHCS excites me: the sense of community within the school, the enthusiasm of the students and the passion of the teachers. I am grateful to be a part of this unique educational setting."
Amy Fulwyler
Dean of Faculty
History Faculty
afulwyler@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Dartmouth College
M.A. University of Oregon
Amy has over 17 years of teaching experience in both private and public high schools. She has taught 9th and 10th grade English, AP English, World History, and U.S. History. Amy currently teaches History 10.
"I believe that high school can and should be an opportunity for young people to discover the joys of learning, to take ownership of their education, and to feel that they are a part of something challenging and exciting. JHCS provides that opportunity."
Tyler Hardy
Director of Admissions
History Faculty
thardy@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Duke University
Dean of Students
Tyler has over twelve years of teaching experience in private schools. He has taught a wide variety of subjects including Algebra, U.S. History, European History, Ancient Greek History, Economics, and Marketing. Prior to his arrival at JHCS Tyler spent four years teaching at the Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut, where he also served as the varsity lacrosse coach. Tyler currently teaches History 9.
"The school's commitment to community service, diversity, parental involvement, advising and experiential learning are very important to me. JHCS offers opportunities for learning in a variety of settings - in the classroom and in the community. The academic and extracurricular programs allow students to discover their unique potential."
David Heinemann
Director of College Counseling
Academic Dean
Director of Financial Aid
dheinemann@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. College of William and Mary
M.Ed. University of Texas
David previously served as the Co-Director of College Counseling at Marin Academy in San Rafael, California. Prior to that, he was an admissions counselor at Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina.
"I believe that a school should provide opportunity and access for all of its students. A school should help guide students as they make the transition into high school and then beyond. JHCS is committed to providing such opportunity and helping guide its students in making thoughtful decisions as they move through an important time in their lives."
Karen Hodges
Director of Operations
khodges@jhcommunityschool.org
Karen previously worked as the Head Secretary for the Jackson Hole High School. A Jackson native, she has 15 years of experience with the Teton County school District in an administrative capacity.
"Learning is an essential part of life, and at JHCS the students have the opportunities for that experience through the everyday interactions with other students and faculty."
Sarah Drake
Director of Development and Marketing
sdrake@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Stanford University
M.S. Virginia Brand Center
Sarah joined JHCS as the Director of Development, having quite a diverse background in the corporate world and international non-profit organizations. Sarah's vast international endeavors provide the school with a "global perspective," which offer the community a wonderful opportunity to grow and learn from her experience. Sarah most recently worked as the Development Director for a non-profit organization, creating HIV/AIDS educational programs for children in South Africa.
"The Jackson Hole Community School is the newest gem of Jackson Hole. It has taken its place in the community as offering the highest quality education both academically and in terms of establishing fundamental "life skills." I often catch myself thinking that I wish I had the opportunity to attend this school."
Robin Cameron
Science Department Chair
Science and Visual Arts Faculty
Honor Council Facilitator
rackerman@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Amherst College
Environmental Ed Graduate Program, Teton Science Schools
Robin has taught a variety of science, art, and photography courses. After teaching at the American School of Milan in Italy, she completed the Teton Science Schools' Professional Residency in Environmental Education. Robin joined the JHCS community in 2005, and she currently teaches Biology, Photo I, and Photo II.
"High school students should be encouraged to take risks in and out of the classroom, challenging themselves daily to discover their true talents and interests. The small size of JHCS and the committed faculty and student body provide the supportive environment necessary for taking these risks. I feel lucky to be part of a school that promotes learning in all settings."
Tom Bresnehan
Science Faculty
Activities Coordinator
Facilities Coordinator
tbresnehan@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Bowdoin College
Tom taught physics and other subjects at Holderness School in New Hampshire and The Rivers School in Massachusetts before moving west to Jackson. He designed the courses Robotics and Alternative Energy Sources, which he has brought to JHCS. He has also coached soccer, skiing, softball, baseball and hockey at both the JV and Varsity level. This year he will be teaching Robotics, Physics, Advanced Physics, and Astronomy.
"I am excited to be working in such a small school where relationships between students and faculty can be developed and students are encouraged to challenge themselves."
Stacey Grohne
Math and Science Faculty
sgrohne@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Appalachian State University
Stacey has worked with students in varying capacities for the past 8 years. She has taught pre-calculus, horticulture, biology, and geometry, in addition to serving as the academic coordinator for the Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Club. Stacey currently teaches Algebra I, Algebra II, and Advanced Environmental Science.
"I'm proud to be a part of the JHCS community, where the commitment to independent thinking and challenging oneself is always apparent in the faculty and the students!"
John J. Hanlon
English, History, and Art Faculty
jhanlon@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Swarthmore College
M.A.L.S. Reed College
M.A. Miami University
M.F.A. Yale School of Drama
John has more than ten years of experience as a teacher and theater director in independent schools. Over the course of his career, he has created a wide range of humanities courses, including American Studies, Russian Literature, and Modern European Drama. John also works as an actor and play translator. He currently teaches English 10, Russian History, Renaissance England, and Theater I and II.
"I’m happy to be getting back to a small school setting, where everyone is encouraged to express themselves and give their best to the community. At JHCS, open, honest face-to-face communication is the rule, and daily acts of kindness make the wheels go round."
Cheryl Katz
English and History Faculty
Senior Project Coordinator
Educational Opportunities Coordinator
ckatz@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. University of Michigan
M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University
Prior to coming to JHCS in 2005, Cheryl spent a year as a teacher of humanities in the Bronx, New York. During this time she received her master’s degree in the Teaching of Social Studies. She has also served as a tutor, mentor, and counselor to at-risk teens in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Cheryl currently teaches English 11 and History 11.
"One of the most notable characteristics of JHCS is its continual commitment to lifelong learning. Instead of simply memorizing facts and dates, students are asked to consider the implications of the past and its impact on the present. Both faculty and students delve into and explore the unknown, an aspect that is a rarity in high schools."
Smith Maddrey
English Department Chair
English Faculty
Advisory Coordinator
smaddrey@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Davidson College
Prior to his arrival at JHCS, Smith spent many years instructing courses for Outward Bound and NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School). His journalism background includes reportage for newsweeklies and magazines. Most recently, Smith taught English, climbing, and outdoor leadership at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School. Smith currently teaches English 9 and 12.
“What happens in a small JHCS classroom is more than the learning of skills: students think for themselves and begin to shape their own moral compass. The down-to-earth relationships and intentional service work cultivate a strong sense of community and altruism.”
Matt Budzyn
World Language Department Chair
Spanish Instructor
Independent Study Coordinator
mbudzyn@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Northern Illinois University
M.A. Middlebury College
Matt enters his second year at JHCS with over 16 years of experience as an educator, coach, and advisor, having worked in Illinois public and private high schools, and a private boarding school in Connecticut. His most recent educational experience was at the Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut. Matt will be serving the school as department chair and he will be teaching Spanish II, III and V. Matt also works for Middlebury College during the summers where he serves as a director for the Pomona College Campus of MMLA, a language emersion program for high school students.
"JHCS offers every student the opportunity to discover, explore, and grow. The climate of the school is caring, friendly, and projects such an impressive atmosphere for learning. I am very excited to be a part of one of the greatest educational experiments of our time and I look forward to making a significant impact here."
Christian Burch
Visual Arts Faculty
Study Hall Proctor
cburch@jhcommunityschool.org
B.S. Conservation Biology, Brigham Young University
Environmental Ed Graduate Program, Teton Science Schools
Christian has worked in various capacities with children in the Jackson area for more than 10 years. In addition to teaching, Christian is a self-taught painter and the author of the award-winning book "The Manny Files" and its sequel, "Hit the Road, Manny." Christian currently teaches Visual Arts I and II.
"I am really looking forward to teaching again this year. The students last year surpassed my expectations and proved that they are thoughtful in their interest and participation in the arts. The students not only seemed to appreciate the contemporary artists that we studied, but also developed an understanding of how they can express themselves through the arts. I am looking forward to seeing what they do this year."
Burr Storrs
Mathematics Faculty
School Trips Coordinator
bstorrs@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Ohio Weslyan University
M.S. University of Wyoming
Ed.S. University of Wyoming Mathematics Department Chair
Burr served as a teacher, coach, and administrator at Jackson Hole High School for 28 years before most recently serving as Principal at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. Burr currently teaches the Pre-Calculus and Calculus courses at JHCS.
"I am excited to be returning to the Jackson community and to be a part of JHCS, where relationships between students and staff are so positive and where academic focus is so strong."
Kenny Hadden
Mathematics Faculty
Community Service Coordinator
khadden@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Colgate University
Professional Residency in Environmental Education, Teton Science Schools
Kenny holds the unusual credential of having taught in every academic department over his eight years as a teacher. He has directed two music programs and taught courses in Philosophy, Environmental History and Chemistry, among others. He is currently in his fifth year of teaching Geometry, and this year added Algebra 1.
"The Community School is unique in that it already has the essential characteristics that most schools aim for but few achieve: an inspiring vision and a shared commitment among the student and faculty to live up to on a daily basis."
Blair Loughrie
World Language Faculty
bloughrie@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. James Madison University
M.A. James Madison Univeristy
Blair taught Spanish in Virginia before joining the JHCS community in 2010. Blair currently teaches Spanish I and II.
"I feel privileged to be part of a school that sets high expectations for academic and personal success. JHCS fosters an environment where students are motivated to become dynamic members of the community by creating a supportive educational experience."
Karen Parent
Architecture and Built Environment Faculty
kparent@beepnpo.org
B.A. Barnard College
M.A. Columbia University
Karen is a local architect that has taught Architecture and the Built Environment for 3 years. Karen is also a member of the Town of Jackson Design Review Committee and currently teaches Architecture I.
"Teaching at JHCS takes me back to the best parts of my learning experiences in high school and college; these experiences first sparked my interest in learning itself and in thinking critically. My main objective in teaching about architecture is to create positive change in both our built and social environments."
Ben Morris
Chemistry Faculty
bmorris@jhcommunityschool.org
B.A. Williams College
Teaching Certification Lewis - Clark College
Ben has been with JHCS since 2005 and has taught Geometry and Chemistry.
“We are preparing for the future by working with young people to fully realize their potential. Among the students and faculty at the JHCS, one finds an atmosphere of community awareness, critical thinking, and cultural literacy”
