Kaitlin Quinn-Stearns
Director of Admissions & Administration
AP Capstone Instructor
Kaitlin Quinn-Stearns grew up in New Hampshire and began teaching in 2007 in Massachusetts. Throughout her career, Kaitlin has focused on best teaching practices, relevant curriculum development, and igniting a passion for learning in her students. She has made it her goal to create student centered classrooms that focus on student interest, inquiry, research, literacy and critical thinking. When not in the classroom or focusing on her administrative roles at 2nd Nature Academy, Kaitlin spends her time with her husband and three young children, teaching yoga classes, working out, or curling up with a good book.
Education
Pursuing Post-Graduate Certificate in School Management and Leadership from Harvard University
Master of Arts in Teaching History (focus on Curriculum Design and Instruction) from Rivier University
Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education, 5-12 from Rivier University
Work Experience
2022-Present
Director of Admissions & Administration at Nature’s Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy and 2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, & High School
AP Research teacher at 2nd Nature Academy High School
2019-2022
Deputy Head of School at 2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, & High School
AP Seminar teacher at 2nd Nature Academy High School
2018-2022
Director of Curriculum Design at Nature’s Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy and 2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, & High School
Middle and High School Humanities teacher at 2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, & High School
2015-2017
History teacher (grades 9-12) and Teacher Leader at Murdock High School (Winchendon, MA)
2012-2015
History teacher (grades 9-12) at North Middlesex Regional High School (Townsend, MA)
2007-2012
History teacher (grades 9-12) at Lunenburg High School (Lunenburg, MA)
