The Bay School

Michele Turner joined us on the early childhood team in 2024 as a lead classroom teacher. Michele holds a Master’s in Education from Antioch University of New England and a Bachelor’s from the University of Southern Maine. She has been a Waldorf teacher for many years, including at Mountain Laurel Waldorf School in NY and Monadnock Waldorf School in NH. Beyond her passion for teaching, Michele is a lifelong learner, singing songs of childhood and celebration, and delving into the creative arts, particularly fermenting foods, drawing, painting, and gardening. Michele’s work as a Waldorf teacher began as a young mother of three children, who have now all grown into fine adults. The creative life that is embodied in Waldorf traditions continues to live deeply in Michele’s ways, and she looks forward to sharing her experience and gifts with the youngest children of The Bay School.
micheleturner@nullbayschool.org

Jessie Ray joined The Bay School in 2023 as an early childhood teacher. Jessie was educated at the University of Maine and has worked previously as an in-home childcare provider as well as an assistant teacher at Skip-to-My-Lou Preschool in Penobscot. Most recently, Jessie has homeschooled her three children using a Waldorf-style curriculum for the past nine years. Jessie’s son is now in high school and her daughters are in grades 3 and 7 at The Bay School. Jessie and her husband Aaron live in Blue Hill.
jessieray@nullbayschool.org

Margot Entwisle has been an early childhood teacher at the Bay School since 2008 and currently directs our Parent/Child program. She holds a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Vermont, a Certificate of Waldorf Early Childhood Education from Sunbridge Institute, and a LifeWays Waldorf Certificate. Margot loves to bake bread, garden with children, and breathe the sea air. Her greatest joy is to spend time with her family. She and her husband are the parents of three grown sons.
margotentwisle@nullbayschool.org

Kialey DeRock joined The Bay School staff in 2023. She received her degree in Outdoor Education through Prescott College in December and previously worked at a local daycare program. She has also worked as a summer camp counselor and rock climbing guide in California and Arizona. In her spare time she likes to craft, sail, ski, bike, climb, and adventure with her partner. Kialey lives in Orland with her partner where they are currently building their house.
kialeyderock@nullbayschool.org

Erin Crowley joined the Bay School in 2024 as an Early Childhood Classroom Assistant and the Head of After School Activities. Erin graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio with a Bachelors in Strategic Communications. Erin worked in digital journalism for three years before moving to Asheville, NC where she started a website management business serving holistic health clients. Erin has since returned to Maine, where she was born and grew up. Erin spent three years working in children’s behavioral health where she specialized with children who have special needs and/or reside in DHHS care. Erin is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Usui Reiki Master Teacher. Erin currently resides in Ellsworth with her partner, a pup and two cats. In her free time, Erin enjoys practicing yoga and meditation, flower, herb and vegetable gardening, writing poetry, playing ukulele, traveling and spending time in nature.
erincrowley@nullbayschool.org

Mariah Baker will join us to teach grade 1/2 this year. Mariah received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Vermont and her Reading Science Certificate in the Master’s program from Mount St. Joseph University. She has been teaching most recently at Mt. Desert Elementary School and has taught all grades K-8 over the years. She also served as a learning interventionist and special education teacher. Mariah’s interest in Waldorf education was fostered when she attended High Mowing Waldorf High School, and she used a Waldorf curriculum while homeschooling her children. Her two daughters will also be attending The Bay School in the fall in grades four and five. Mariah enjoys backcountry backpacking, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family in her free time.
mariahbaker@nullbayschool.org

Ghigs Razi joined us in 2022 from the West Coast, after 17 years of class teaching at The Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon.  She took her first class from 4th to 8th grade, her second from 5th to 8th grade, and her last from 1st to 8th grade, graduating her 28 students in June, 2022. Ghigs was born in Blue Hill and grew up in Washington, DC and on Cape Rosier in Brooksville, Maine, attending both The Bay School and George Stevens Academy. Ghigs graduated from Colorado College in 2004 and received her Waldorf training through the Rudolf Steiner College in Sacramento, CA. She and her partner, Michael, have two girls who attend The Bay School: Juniper and Grace. Ghigs loves to sing, sail, and spend time with her family! 
ghigsrazi@nullbayschool.org

Scott Springer is a class teacher. Before joining the faculty in 1996, Scott taught high school humanities and science, worked as a carpenter, and was a member of a dance theater troupe. His education includes a B.A. in English (minors in Physics & Theater) from Colby College, a Diploma (Level 3)  in Spacial Dynamics, “Jukai” in Hakuin Zen Buddhism, and Certificates in Movement Therapy/Education, Bothmer Gymnastics, fencing (sabre), archery, and numerous Waldorf workshops, meditation and study groups. He loves his wife, their two grown Bay School graduates, their large extended family, and rambles in Nature.
scottspringer@nullbayschool.org

Bethany Woods began as a class teacher at The Bay School in 2016, having worked for seven years prior at a social justice and education non-profit (Mano en Mano / Hand in Hand) in Washington County. Bethany received a degree in International Relations from William & Mary and completed the Waldorf Teacher Training Certificate Program at Antioch University in 2016. Bethany is a native plant enthusiast, an amateur herbalist, a musician, an explorer of both woods and saltwater, and resides in Surry with her family.
bethanywoods@nullbayschool.org

Tara Nemeth, Educational Support Coordinator

Tara joined the Bay School in 2018.  In this capacity, she closely collaborates with class teachers in her work with students across the grades. She relocated from Chicago in 2018 where she worked as both a special education teacher and an administrator.  Tara holds a Bachelors from DePaul University in Psychology, a Master’s in Education from the University of Illinois and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Concordia University.  In her free time, Tara enjoys family adventures, traveling, and cooking.
taranemeth@nullbayschool.org

Elizabeth Wastler Bruno, Librarian

Elizabeth has been part of The Bay School community since 2001, and a member of the specialty faculty since 2012. She loves sharing her lifelong enthusiasm and curiosity for books with the children weekly as our school librarian. Her past roles at our school include parent, board member, and upper grades math teacher. She received her BA in Art, Art History and Architecture, as well as her professional degree in architecture from Rice University. When not spending time with the children, Elizabeth is a licensed architect and partner at Bruno Architecture in Blue Hill. She loves to hike, garden, bake, and sail with her family.
elizabethbruno@nullbayschool.org

Shona Terrill, Title 1

Shona has worked in Educational Support as the Title I teacher since 2018. She received her Master’s in Education and Waldorf Teacher Certificate from Antioch University in 2010. She has worked in Waldorf schools in Virginia, Minnesota, and Colorado before moving to Maine. She lives in Blue Hill with her husband and daughter. She enjoys gardening, cross country skiing, reading, and traveling. 
shonaterrill@nullbayschool.org

Meg O’Dell, Music

Meg leads music class for students in grades 1-8.  She grew up singing with her family and has been teaching at The Bay School for over a decade.  In addition to her role at the school, she leads a large, all-comers community chorus known as Misty Mountain Singers.  She is also an adjunct professor in Antioch University’s Waldorf Teacher Training and M.Ed. program and is the Music Director for the Center for Anthroposophy’s Renewal Courses. She received her M.Ed and Waldorf Certification from Antioch University in 2008 and her B.A. from Connecticut College in 2000. Meg’s two children are both Bay School students. 
megodell@nullbayschool.org 

Zeya Lorio, Agricultural Arts

Zeya joined The Bay School as the Agricultural Arts teacher in 2023.  In addition to teaching, she also cares for the school’s gardens and greenhouse.  She grew up on the Blue Hill Peninsula and is a Bay School alum.  She has a B.A. in Human Ecology from College of the Atlantic, where she studied education, food systems, and sustainable agriculture; she also has a Maine State teaching certification. When Zeya is not at school she can be found working at King Hill Farm.  She enjoys swimming, running, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
zeyalorio@nullbayschool.org

Laura Bryant, Mathematics

Laura joined The Bay School community as a mathematics instructor in 2022. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Maine and has been teaching in local schools with a specialty in math since 2007. She lives in Ellsworth with her husband and two daughters and enjoys reading, writing, swimming, skiing, and exploring with her family – and of course playing with numbers! She is actively delving into the Waldorf model and loves helping students grow.
laurabryant@nullbayschool.org

Paul Valentine, Woodworking

Paul loves to make things, anything and everything, but especially things out of wood. He received his Bachelors of Architecture from the University of Tennessee and went on to work as an architectural and museum exhibit designer. Now, Paul is a professional fine artist, focusing primarily in woodcut printmaking, but also working in oil paint, sculpture, and fine woodworking fabrication. Spending long periods of time in nature is very important to Paul and his family and it often inspires his work. He has thru-hiked over 7,000 miles of trails including the entire Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Te Araroa Trail (in New Zealand). He lives in Surry with his wife and daughter.
paulvalentine@nullbayschool.org

Nina Wish, Handworks

Nina Wish joined our specialty faculty team in 2024 to teach Handworks for grades 1-8. Nina grew up in Blue Hill and is thrilled to be home and joining the Bay School community. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Ecology at the College of the Atlantic with a focus in Ceramics and Eastern Philosophy. She holds a Master’s Degree in Art Education from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. Nina has taught visual art, ceramics, and stitchery at various schools, summer camps, and community centers for over 15 years. Nina lives in East Blue Hill with her husband and two children, one of whom will be starting Kindergarten at The Bay School this fall!
ninawish@nullbayschool.org

Moira McMahon, Drama

Moira volunteered to help Catherine Razi with her 5th/6th grade production of Julius  Caesar in 2003 and has been working with The Bay School’s class teachers on their plays ever since. From 2009 until the spring of 2019 she also directed the plays at George Stevens Academy. After graduating from college, she pursued an acting and directing career first in Chicago, then in NYC, supporting herself by waiting on tables. While living in EastHampton, New York, she participated in community theatre productions. She loves Shakespeare and working on plays in any capacity.
moiramcmahon@nullbayschool.org

Edie Dunham, Spanish

Edie Dunham will return to The Bay School this fall as our interim Spanish teacher in grades 1-8. Edie is known by many as she has been a math teacher for several years at the school and has been a regular substitute teacher for all grades and subjects. Her two daughters are both Bay School alums. Edie spent the last year in Mexico fully immersed in the culture and the language and looks forward to sharing her experience with the students. Edie has committed to teach with us through the winter break.
edithdunham@nullbayschool.org

Mike McGlone, Games and Movement

Mike McGlone joined us in 2023 from the West Coast, after 17 years of teaching at the Siskiyou School in Ashland, Oregon. Mike has been a class teacher and has also taught woodworking, games, gardening, cooking, and math. Mike was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Temple University in 1996 and received his Waldorf teacher training certificate from the Eugene Waldorf School in Eugene, Oregon. Mike and his partner, Ghigs, live in Harborside with their daughters: Juniper and Grace. Mike loves kayaking, gardening, bicycling, adventures in the woods and playing games with his children and their dog Ruby.
mikemcglone@nullbayschool.org

Marcia Diamond, Head of School

Marcia became Head of School in 2016. She previously worked as an administrator in two other private schools for 12 years and also taught middle school for nine years in both public and private school. She taught school law for eight years as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maine and is co-author of two editions of Legal Issues for Maine Educators. Marcia holds a Bachelors in Elementary Education from the University of Maine at Farmington, a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of Maine, and a Certificate in Waldorf Educational Leadership from Antioch University. Marcia’s interests include reading, spending time with family, and eating lobster.
marciadiamond@nullbayschool.org

Amy Bramblett, Administrative Assistant

Amy joined the office staff in the fall of 2021. She received a degree in Women’s Studies and Psychology from the University of Rochester and has worked as a preschool teacher, a summer camp counselor, an AmeriCorps volunteer, a children’s museum guide, a cashier, a membership coordinator, and an office administrator. Amy is excited to be part of the Bay School family in a whole new way, after spending 11 years as a parent of two alumni and as an active volunteer during the years her sons were at the school. When she’s not working, Amy enjoys making art, walking in the woods, acting in community theater, and growing flowers.
amybramblett@nullbayschool.org

Bill Gray, Facilities Manager

Bill joined The Bay School in 2012 as the Facilities Manager. He has more than 20 years of experience in management. Previously, Bill was the Head of Maintenance at George Stevens Academy. Bill’s interests include hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife, their children, and his two grandchildren.
billgray@nullbayschool.org

Sasho Emlen, Business Manager

Sasho grew up in Blue Hill and attended The Bay School during its early years on Beech Hill Rd. He studied business administration at the GreenMBA program in San Rafael, CA, with a focus on sustainable entrepreneurship. Highlights of his work there include developing a clean energy/ waste management feasibility study for Torres-Martinez tribe in Indio, CA, and leading small business workshops for LEAP Schools in Cape Town, SA. He is dedicated to passing on a love for the natural environment and excited to be supporting The Bay School through a resilient back office.
sashoemlen@nullbayschool.org

Katharine Fodnaess, School Nurse

Katharine has worked as a nurse on three continents, including a previous stint as the nurse at the Bay School for eight years. After a short break, she’s happy to be back at the school part time. Her interests include enjoying the ongoing adventures of her three grown children and taking care of a small farm.
katharinefodnaess@nullbayschool.org